# Strava can now read live heart rate from AirPods Pro 3 without a watch

Source: https://idevice.com/strava-tracks-live-heart-rate-from-airpods-pro-3-without-a
Published: 2026-05-14

## What happened

Strava updated its app to track live heart rate data directly from AirPods Pro 3 during workouts for runners and cyclists.

## Sources

- [Strava App Now Tracks Your Live Heart Rate Using AirPods Pro 3](https://www.macobserver.com/news/strava-app-now-tracks-your-live-heart-rate-using-airpods-pro-3/) (The Mac Observer, 2026-05-14)
- [Strava now lets AirPods Pro 3 act as a heart rate monitor](https://gadgetsandwearables.com/2026/05/15/strava-airpods-pro-3/) (Gadgets & Wearables, 2026-05-15)
- [Strava’s iPhone app now works with Apple’s new AirPods Pro 3 fitness feature](https://9to5mac.com/2026/05/13/stravas-iphone-app-now-works-with-apples-new-airpods-pro-3-fitness-feature/) (9to5Mac, 2026-05-13)