The Qorfit Pulse works with the free QWatch Pro app on both Android and iOS phones, connecting over Bluetooth. Most phones from the last few years running a reasonably current version of Android or iOS will work. For the exact minimum OS version your specific phone needs, check the QWatch Pro listing on the App Store or Google Play before you buy, since Qorfit's own product page does not publish a version number.
The Short Answer
If you have a phone bought in the last three or four years, running Android or iOS with regular software updates, it is very likely compatible. The Qorfit Pulse connects to your phone through the free QWatch Pro app over Bluetooth, and that is really the whole compatibility story: the app needs to run on your phone, and your phone needs Bluetooth.
How the Connection Actually Works
The tracker itself does not need a SIM card, a data plan or Wi-Fi. It pairs with your phone over Bluetooth and syncs its readings to the QWatch Pro app. GPS-based route tracking works the same way: the Pulse does not have GPS built in, so it uses your phone's GPS through the app, which means you need to carry your phone during a GPS-tracked activity for that particular feature to work.
How to Check Your Specific Phone
Qorfit's own product page does not list a specific minimum Android or iOS version, so the most reliable way to check your exact phone is to open the QWatch Pro listing on the App Store or Google Play and look at the 'Requires' or 'Compatibility' line for that device. This is standard practice for any app, not something specific to Qorfit, and it is the one place the minimum version is actually confirmed rather than assumed.
A Few Practical Notes
- Some phone brands are more aggressive about closing background apps to save battery. If QWatch Pro seems to stop syncing overnight, check your phone's battery optimisation settings and allow the app to run in the background.
- Bluetooth range is roughly the same as any other Bluetooth accessory, so keep your phone reasonably nearby (within the same room) for the most reliable syncing.
- If you are buying the Pulse as a gift, it is worth confirming the recipient's phone is a reasonably recent Android or iOS device before you wrap it, using the App Store or Play Store listing as the reference.
Download: QWatch Pro
