Hands on with the newly announced Tacx iPad app, ANT+ changes, Bluetooth Smart trainers
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/08/tacx-bluetooth-trainers.htmlIn addition, I got details on their upcoming Bluetooth Smart trainers, and their plans to play better and more openly within the existing ANT+ ecosystem.
O-Synce introduces new Bluetooth Smart accessories/displays, other cool functionality in software for power meter users
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/08/introduces-accessoriesdisplays-functionality.htmlFirst out of the gate is the upcoming release of a new Bluetooth Smart remote control.
Hands on with a $200 Bluetooth Smart power meter and precision distance/speed sensor
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/08/hands-on-with-200-bluetooth-smart-power.htmlA few weeks ago I got in touch with the folks behind Velocomputer, who have been working on a Bluetooth Low Energy Speed/Cadence/Power Meter.
CompuTrainer to add WiFi controller, ANT+ & Bluetooth Smart support
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/09/computrainer-controller-bluetooth.htmlRacerMate, the maker of the CompuTrainer, is preparing to release a new controller that includes support for WiFi, ANT+ and Bluetooth Smart.
It’s Coming Back! Strava Begins Bluetooth Sensor Beta Test
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/09/strava-testing-bluetooth-sensors.htmlIt also didn’t help that Strava’s reasoning at the time basically threw their own development/engineering team under the bus, making them look incompetent, saying then “Supporting Bluetooth devices was causing the app to crash during recording, whether or not a sensor was connected.
New Favero Assioma Firmware Adds Full Zwift Bluetooth Smart Compatibility, Additional Features
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/08/new-favero-assioma-firmware-adds-full-zwift-bluetooth-smart-compatibility-additional-features.html1) Single-Channel Zwift Compatibility over Bluetooth Smart: This channels both the left and right side into a single Bluetooth Smart channel for BLE apps and devices like Zwift, TrainerRoad, and even Suunto watches, among others.
Kinomap rolls out new Strava-focused app, Intervals app, and Tacx Trainer Bluetooth Smart support
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/09/intervals-trainer-bluetooth.htmlIn addition, they’re going to become the first 3rd party app to roll-out Bluetooth Smart support for Tacx trainers.
First Look: Wahoo Fitness RFLKT+ with ANT+ to Bluetooth Smart Bridge, Barometric Altimeter
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/08/bluetooth-barometric-altimeter.htmlOn the flip side, keep in mind the Edge 500 can’t upload workouts to online sites, nor can it talk to Bluetooth Smart devices.
First look at new Wahoo Fitness RFLKT Bluetooth Smart bike computer
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/09/first-look-at-new-wahoo-fitness-rflkt.htmlThe RFLKT (pronounced ‘Reflect’) is the Bluetooth Smart driven bike computer that connects directly to your phone and displays the content of the bike app running on the phone.
PowerPod rolls out ANT+/Bluetooth Smart version, improved road surface algorithms
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/09/powerpod-antbluetooth-algorithms.htmlAs part of the Kickstarter campaign the company had announced a Bluetooth Smart variant of PowerPod that would allow transmission of power via Bluetooth Smart.
First look at new SRM PC8 head unit with WiFi/GPS/ANT+ & Bluetooth
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/08/srm-pc8-preview.htmlThe PC8 is without question the biggest technological jump we’ve seen from SRM, packing in every communications chip type that’s on the market today into a single device: GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, accelerometers, and ANT+.
Tech Tidbits: New Stages Dash Models Soon, Garmin HRM-PRO Bluetooth Expansion, Zwift Clearancing Hardware
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/03/tech-tidbits-new-stages-dash-models-soon-garmin-hrm-pro-bluetooth-expansion-zwift-clearancing-hardware.htmlNext up, Garmin has released a firmware update for the HRM-RPO which expands the number of concurrent Bluetooth connections to three, from the current two.
First look at Polar V650 GPS bike computer
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/01/first-look-polar-v650.htmlThe unit combines integrated GPS with a full color touch screen, it also becomes the first bike-specific computer to be Bluetooth Smart sensor capable.
The Power Meter Buyers Guide–2018 Edition
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/11/power-meter-buyers-2018.htmlMost power meter and head unit companies would strongly recommend using ANT+ over Bluetooth Smart if your power meter is dual-capable.
Polar V800 Multisport GPS Watch In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/06/polar-v800-depth-review.htmlLooking at the pieces briefly, the heart rate strap included is the H7, which is Polar’s Bluetooth Smart + Analog transmission for underwater usage (and gym equipment like treadmills).
First look at Polar’s new V800 GPS triathlon watch
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/01/polar-v800-triathlon.htmlThe watch covers all three sports – swim, bike and run – and does so with newfound Bluetooth Smart connectivity for sensors and phones alike.
Garmin Edge 810 In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/01/garmin-edge-810-in-depth-review.htmlJust like a Bluetooth headset, you’ll do this via the Settings control panel and then into the Bluetooth portion.
Garmin Fenix 5/5S/5X In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/03/garmin-fenix5-5s-5x-review.htmlRealistically it’s not all that much faster than Bluetooth Smart.
Garmin Edge 510 In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/01/garmin-edge-510-in-depth-review.htmlYou’ll do this via the Settings control panel, and then in the Bluetooth area.
Suunto Ambit3 Multisport GPS Watch In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/09/ambit3-multisport-review.htmlThe product adds a number of new features like Bluetooth Smart sensor support, heart rate recording while underwater, mobile phone integration for wireless workout uploads and more.
Garmin Forerunner 935 In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/03/garmin-forerunner-935-depth-review.htmlIt’s got a barometric altimeter (and WiFi!) that the FR735XT lacks, and also adds in things like the new Training Load/Recovery features found in the Fenix 5, as well as Bluetooth Smart sensor support.
Garmin HRM-DUAL Heart Rate Strap In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/01/garmin-hrm-dual-heart-rate-strap-in-depth-review.htmlToday Garmin announced their second dual ANT+/Bluetooth Smart transmitting sensor, the HRM-DUAL heart rate strap.
Wahoo Fitness KICKR Trainer In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/03/fitness-trainer-review.htmlFrom an electronics standpoint, having Bluetooth 4.0 and ANT+ in there should make it relatively future proof for a while.
Garmin Fenix2 Multisport Watch In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/03/garmin-fenix2-multisport.htmlThe Fenix2 automatically caches the satellite location data based on a download from Garmin Connect that occurs both via USB with Garmin Express, or via Bluetooth Smart and the Garmin Connect Mobile app.
Wahoo’s New 2020 TICKR & TICKR X: In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/05/wahoos-new-2020-tickr-tickr-x-in-depth-review.htmlWahoo has just announced a set of new TICKR & TICKR X heart rate straps that include some modest feature updates, most notably running dynamics support in the TICKR-X, as well as multiple concurrent Bluetooth Smart connections so you can pair to apps like Zwift at the same time as other wearables or bike computers.
