Hands-on: Polar’s new M200 GPS watch with Optical HR
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/10/polar-m200-hands-on.htmlBut you can also sync via Bluetooth Smart to the Polar Flow app on iOS and Android.
Kurt Kinetic shows off updated trainers
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/08/kinetic-updated-trainers.htmlBoth the Road Machine and the Rock and Roll trainer are compatible with the Kinetic inRide Bluetooth Smartpower system that I reviewed last winter.
Hands-on with Road Grand Tours and their new update: Is it a viable Zwift competitor?
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/05/hands-on-with-road-grand-tours-and-their-new-update-is-it-a-viable-zwift-competitor.htmlAlso, you’ll need an ANT+ USB stick, because they don’t support Bluetooth Smart accessories quite yet.
CES 2013: The Loot I’m Bringing Back
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/01/ces-2013-the-loot-im-bringing-back.htmlThis app will connect to Bluetooth Smart sensors (without the below adapter on certain supportd phones), as well as ANT+ sensors with an ANT+ adapter.
Spending time with the team behind the Basis watch
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/11/walking-down-street-where-blue-dot-on.htmlThe device will retail for $199, and includes the sensors noted above, as well as being Bluetooth enabled.
Tuesday Tidbits: Starbucks Card on Garmin Edge/Watches, COROS Mojito, Zwift Hardware Survey
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/07/tuesday-starbucks-hardware.htmlBut what happens when we look at gear shifting display in Zwift? That’s only available for a single smart bike (Wattbike ATOM) and only on Bluetooth Smart (not on ANT+).
How to: Troubleshooting Power Meter and Trainer Accuracy Issues
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/12/how-to-troubleshooting-power-meter-and-trainer-accuracy-issues.htmlNext, try switching from ANT+ to Bluetooth Smart or vice versa (if you can).
Diving with the Apple Watch Ultra & Oceanic+ App: Everything You Need to Know
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/11/diving-with-the-apple-watch-ultra-oceanic-app-everything-you-need-to-know.htmlDigital transmissions like Bluetooth or WiFi simply don’t work underwater more than a few centimeters.
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/05/random-things-did-this-weekend-47.htmlLike most new power meters on the market, the NG is dual ANT+ & Bluetooth Smart.
Week in Review: March 12th, 2011
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/03/week-in-review-march-12th-2011.html1) How Auto Pause Works 2) ANT+ Enabled Phones 3) How the Tunebug Bluetooth Helmet Music System works You can read all my past weekly mailbags at Slowtwitch here.
Week in Review–September 30th, 2012
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/09/week-in-reviewseptember-30th-2012.html8) FitBit adds new Fitbits: They’ve added some new models, with these ones now including Bluetooth 4.0 in them.
Week in Review–October 16th, 2016
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/10/week-in-reviewoctober-16th-2016.html- Which units support Bluetooth Smart power meters?…
Week in Review–April 7th, 2019
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/04/week-in-review-april-7th-2019.htmlGarmin Vivoactive 3 Music BETA Firmware update: Bluetooth connectivity bug fix.
Garmin’s Vivomove HR: Everything you need to know
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/09/garmins-vivomove-hr-everything.htmlThese watches were Bluetooth Smart connected, but mostly looked like a regular watch.
Week in Review: July 19th, 2020
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/07/week-in-review-july-19th-2020.htmlStages Bike (SB20) Firmware Update: This adds back dual Bluetooth connectivity (ideal for monitoring shifting).
Week in Review–Dec 17th, 2017
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/12/week-in-review-dec-17th-2017.html1) Apple launches GymKit…in exactly one gym in the country: This isn’t surprising, and is the exact same challenges that Garmin saw with the ANT+ gym integration nearly a decade ago (before Bluetooth Smart even existed).
Garmin releases Strava Live Segments for Running, Muscle Oxygen on devices, Photo Watch Faces
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/08/garmin-releases-strava-live-segments-for-running-muscle-oxygen-on-devices-photo-watch-faces.htmlBe it USB via cable, or Bluetooth Smart to your phone, both will get the segments transferred over.
Fitbit Charge 5 In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/09/fitbit-charge-5-in-depth-review.htmlIt’ll default to using your phone if that’s within range (connected via Bluetooth).
Week in Review–May 14th, 2017
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/05/week-in-reviewmay-14th-2017.htmlQuarq DZero Firmware Update: Improvements to accelerometer cadence and Bluetooth Smart head unit compatibility.
Hands-on: Garmin Edge 520 Plus with Mapping
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/04/hands-on-garmin-edge-520-plus-with-mapping.html- Edge 1030 connects to Bluetooth Smart sensors, Edge 520/520 Plus/820 lack that hardware…
SRM: Their iOS app, PC8, and their thoughts on low-cost power meters
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/09/pc8and-thoughts-meters.htmlUltimately, I get the feeling that if that doesn’t happen this year, we’ll see more companies shift to DIY options on Bluetooth Smart (like what Stages has done thus far).
Kinomap Adds New Features: Strava/VeloViewer video integration, Revenue Sharing, ASO Virtual Race, and browser-only version
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/10/kinomap-adds-new-features-stravaveloviewer-video-integration-revenue-sharing-aso-virtual-race-and-browser-only-version.htmlThe way it works is that the browser connects with supported trainer brands directly, via GATT (a protocol) over Bluetooth Smart, which allows control of the trainer (assuming you give it permission of course).
Handy Tools & Apps Page
www.dcrainmaker.com/toolsiOS App To Validate HRV Data: Tool to view/validate HRV/RR data for Bluetooth Smart heart rate straps…
