The BODY BIKE Connect and BODY BIKE Performance consoles are compatible with the same heart rate transmitters. BODY BIKE recommends using ANT+ heart rate transmitters, such as the BODY BIKE Heart Rate Transmitter or Garmin models, for optimal performance. Most heart rate transmitters will work with the console.
There are two main types of heart rate transmitters: analogue and digital. Analogue transmitters may experience interference (unless coded). To avoid this issue, choose an ANT+ heart rate transmitter. ANT+ operates in the 2.4 GHz band, which is less prone to interference compared to low-frequency digital systems and offers a longer range.
Note: Bluetooth heart rate transmitters are not compatible with the BODY BIKE consoles.
Connecting and Setting Up the BODY BIKE Performance Console
Start pedaling to connect Mount the bike and begin pedaling. Once connected to the Performance Console, a small icon will appear in the top left corner of the screen, indicating the connection.
Access pairing mode On the BODY BIKE Performance Console, press the button with the person icon located next to the play/pause button. Keep pedaling until the pairing process is complete.
Ensure proper transmitter setup Make sure the transmitter’s electrodes are moist and worn correctly on your chest. Lean closer to the console if needed for a successful pairing.
Complete pairing Press the person icon button again to accept the pairing and proceed to the next setting.
Set your Age or Max Heart Rate
Use the arrows to adjust your age or Max Heart Rate value.
Press and hold the arrows to increase or decrease the value continuously.
Once you reach the desired value, press the person icon button to confirm and move to the next setting.
Set the Ambient Heart Rate
Use the arrows to adjust the Ambient Heart Rate.
Press and hold the arrows to increase or decrease continuously.
Confirm your setting by pressing the person icon button and proceed.
Set your Weight
Use the arrows to adjust your weight.
Press and hold to increase or decrease the value continuously.
Press the person icon button once the desired weight is reached to finish the setup process.
With BODY BIKE indoor cycling App version 1.6.3 or older, it is not possible to connect to your Apple Watch or any other SmartWatch as a live heart rate monitor.
This is due to the different Bluetooth protocols. The BODY BIKE indoor cycling App understands two protocols – cycling power 0x1818 and heart rate 0x180D.
Cycling power 0x1818 is used between SMART+ and the BODY BIKE indoor cycling App.
Heart rate 0x180D is used between the heart rate monitor and the BODY BIKE indoor cycling App.
As long as the watch does not transmit with the right protocol (0x180D) it cannot connect with the BODY BIKE indoor cycling App.
Cycling Power 0x1818: This protocol enables the communication between the SMART+ bike and the BODY BIKE indoor cycling app.
Heart Rate 0x180D: This protocol facilitates the connection between the heart rate monitor and the BODY BIKE indoor cycling app.
If a heart rate monitor does not transmit using the correct protocol (0x180D), it cannot be connected to the BODY BIKE indoor cycling app. Therefore, Apple Watches and other smartwatches, such as Garmin and Samsung watches, cannot directly connect to the app and cannot be used as heart rate monitors.
We recommend using a chest strap heart rate monitor or a wrist sensor to the app. Chest strap monitors provide more accurate and reliable heart rate data compared to wrist-based sensors.
Watt is a more reliable measure of your performance compared to heart rate. While heart rate reflects how your body feels and can be influenced by various factors like room temperature, time of day, stress, and caffeine, wattage directly measures your actual effort. Watt responds instantly to changes in your effort, allowing you to track your progress more accurately.
As your physical condition improves, you’ll be able to produce more wattage at the same heart rate, enabling you to monitor your progress effectively. To optimize your workouts, consider taking a watt level test on the BODY BIKE Connect or a FTP test in the BODY BIKE App. This test will determine your watt level and relative VO2 max, helping you plan your exercise regimen to achieve your fitness goals efficiently, without overexerting or underperforming.Workout smarter, not harder. For more information on how to exercise using watt, see BODY BIKE’s guidelines.
This guide is for Android devices only. Note that not all Android devices will experience the issue described.
If you’re using BODY BIKE app version 2.2.7 or newer and cannot see any SMART+ bikes or your heart rate sensor when trying to connect, this issue may be due to changes in Android’s location permissions. This change can affect how the BODY BIKE app and Bluetooth interact.
Important: BODY BIKE does not track or store your location.
Troubleshooting Steps:
Step 1: Check App Permissions
Close the BODY BIKE app completely (ensure it’s not running in the background).
Ensure Bluetooth is turned ON.
Go to your phone’s Settings.
Select Apps.
Choose BODY BIKE App.
Tap Permissions.
Make sure Location is turned ON.
Reopen the BODY BIKE app and try connecting again.
If prompted with “Allow BODY BIKE to access this device’s location?”, press ALLOW.
Step 2: Verify Location Settings
Close the BODY BIKE app completely.
Go to Settings.
Select Connections.
Choose Location.
Ensure Location is turned ON.
Reopen the BODY BIKE app and try connecting again.
Step 3: Restart Connections
Close the BODY BIKE app completely.
Turn OFF Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Mobile Data, and Location (GPS).
Turn them all back ON.
Reopen the BODY BIKE app and try connecting again.
Step 4: Adjust Location Method
Close the BODY BIKE app completely.
Go to Settings.
Select Connections.
Choose Location.
Ensure Location is turned ON.
Tap Location method.
Set it to High accuracy.
Reopen the BODY BIKE app and try connecting again.
If the issue persists, please contact us at info@body-bike.com.