First look at the Suunto Ambit3 multisport GPS watch
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/07/suunto-ambit3-multisport.htmlThe Ambit3 when it’s available in September 2014 will add mobile phone integration such as workout uploading and smartphone notifications, while also including support for Bluetooth Smart sensors and heart rate while swimming.
How-To: Using Zwift and TrainerRoad Concurrently
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/02/how-to-use-trainerroad-zwift-at-same-time.htmlAdditionally, you can also do this on a single laptop/computer with either an ANT+ stick, or if using a KICKR18/20/CORE/BIKE, then all via Bluetooth Smart.
The Power Meters Buyer’s Guide–2017 Edition
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/11/power-meters-annual-buyers-guide-2017-edition.htmlBluetooth Smart: Bluetooth Smart (or BLE/BTLE for short) has become the norm on power meters now as a dual ANT+/BLE configuration.
Annual Winter 2017-2018 Bike Trainer Recommendations
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/10/annual-trainer-recommendations.htmlIn the sports world there are essentially two camps: ANT+ & Bluetooth Smart.
TomTom Runner & Multisport GPS Watch In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/07/tomtom-runner-multisport.htmlThe strap is Bluetooth Smart, and is pretty similar to other straps on the market.
Garmin Forerunner 620 In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/11/garmin-forerunner-review.htmlThe unit packs in everything from WiFi to ANT+ to Bluetooth Smart, and adds a slew of new metrics and functionality.
Motorola MOTOACTV In Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/11/motorola-motoactv-in-depth-review.htmlThe Motoactv support both ANT+, Bluetooth and Bluetooth Low Energy (Bluetooth Smart) sensors.
My Winter 2015-2016 Bike Trainer Recommendations
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/11/2015-2016trainer-recommendations.htmlIn the sports world there are essentially two camps: ANT+ & Bluetooth Smart.
Everything you ever wanted to know about ANT+ FE-C and bike trainers
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/07/everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-ant-fe-c-and-bike-trainers.htmlNow one last aside is that the majority of FE-C trainers on the market are also dual ANT+/Bluetooth Smart in some capacity.
The Winter 2016-2017 Trainer App In-Depth Guide
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/11/trainer-apps-guide.htmlThey generally do this on ANT+ or Bluetooth Smart.
Annual Winter 2016-2017 Bike Trainer Recommendations
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/10/annual-winter-2016-2017-bike-smart-trainer-recommendations.htmlIn the sports world there are essentially two camps: ANT+ & Bluetooth Smart.
Sports Technology Buyers Guide & Recommendations: Winter 2018-2019
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/11/sports-technology-buyers-guide-recommendations.htmlThe music edition includes the ability to load music onto it (including Spotify), which you connect to Bluetooth headphones of your choice.
Tacx shows off new suite of trainers, new accessories, updates on software apps
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/08/trainers-accessories-software.htmlThe overall theme of which is dual ANT+/Bluetooth Smart compatibility, as well as expanded app operating system compatibility and integration.
Elite Drivo II Smart Trainer In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/07/elite-drivo-2-ii-trainer-review.htmlYou’ll see individual lights for power, ANT+, and Bluetooth Smart.
First Look at Garmin’s new Fenix2 Multisport & Triathlon Watch
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/02/garmin-fenix2-multisport-triathlon.htmlOver the past 18 months though the unit has slowly grown closer and closer to a more traditional Garmin Forerunner, even adding in Bluetooth Smart notifications late last year.
The Smart Trainer Recommendations Guide: Winter 2020-2021
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/11/smart-cycle-trainer-recommendations-guide-winter.htmlSpecifically ones that transmit some sort of ANT+ and Bluetooth Smart signal (dual/concurrently), and allow control of the trainer itself (via ANT+ FE-C and/or Bluetooth Smart FTMS).
The Smart Trainer Annual Recommendations Guide–2018 Edition
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/11/trainer-buyers-recommendations-guide.htmlSpecifically ones that transmit some sort of ANT+ and Bluetooth Smart signal (dual/concurrently), and allow control of the trainer itself.
The Smart Trainer Recommendations Guide: Winter 2019-2020
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/10/the-smart-trainer-recommendations-guide-winter-2019-2020.htmlSpecifically ones that transmit some sort of ANT+ and Bluetooth Smart signal (dual/concurrently), and allow control of the trainer itself (via ANT+ FE-C and/or Bluetooth Smart FTMS).
Elite Justo Smart Trainer In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/07/elite-justo-smart-trainer-in-depth-review.htmlPlus, more mundane but still useful things, like new dual-Bluetooth connections, and added ERG mode power transmission stability options.
Polar H10 Heart Rate Monitor: Very Long Term In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/12/polar-h10-heart-rate-monitor-very-long-term-in-depth-review.htmlThat update also included dual-Bluetooth connectivity, allowing multiple connections.
The Power Meters Buyer’s Guide–2015 Edition
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/10/buyers-guide2015-edition.htmlBluetooth Smart: Bluetooth Smart (or BLE/BTLE for short) is the less mature option in the power meter market.
Polar’s New H9 Heart Rate Strap: Everything you ever wanted to know
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/01/polars-new-h9-heart-rate-strap-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know.htmlPolar has announced today a new heart rate chest strap, undercutting slightly their higher-end H10 strap with a less expensive offering that ditches the onboard storage, while still maintaining the trio of connectivity choices (ANT+/Bluetooth Smart/5kHz).
The Power Meters Buyer’s Guide–2014 Edition
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/09/buyers-guide2014-edition.htmlBluetooth Smart: Bluetooth Smart (or BLE/BTLE for short) is the relative newcomer in the power meter market.
My Winter 2016-2017 Sports Gadget Recommendations
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/11/winter-sports-recommendations.htmlThe TomTom Spark includes 3GB of music storage, and you can use any Bluetooth headphones to connect to it.
Quarq DZero Power Meter In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/04/quarq-dzero-power-meter-in-depth-review.htmlMost visible to consumers though was the addition of Bluetooth Smart transmission, making for dual ANT+/Bluetooth Smart capabilities.
