ErgBuddy
ErgBuddy is an iOS application (designed to run on an Apple iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch) that displays performance data from your Concept2 Indoor Rower. ErgBuddy provides a large, bright display, which is particularly useful when rowing in a dimly lit or dark room.
Fully compatible with the iOS VoiceOver feature, ErgBuddy can also announce your performance data at regular intervals, making it an ideal training partner for the blind and visually impaired.
Access the ErgBuddy video demo on our Concept2 Lab channel at YouTube.com.
Features
- Large, bright digits provide a high visibility display
- Includes the following statistics:
- Workout duration
- Total meters
- Current pace
- Strokes per minute
- Heart rate (heart rate belt required)
- Split pace
- Split meters
- Split calories
- Split watts
- Option to have the data announced (compatible iOS device required)
Requirements
- Concept2 Indoor Rower or SkiErg with a PM4 running the latest PM4 Beta firmware.
- Wahoo Key, available from wahoofitness.com or Concept2. This device provides an ANT wireless connection to the PM4 for receiving the PM4 data. Please Note: The Garmin ANT+ adapter is not compatible.
- A compatible iOS device (for using the VoiceOver feature):
- iPhone 3GS
- iPhone 4
- iPad
- iPad 2
- iPod touch 4G
Note: Excluding the VoiceOver feature, ErgBuddy may also work on iPhone 3G and older iPod touches. Concept2 does not test or support these older configurations.
Instructions
- Install ErgBuddy on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from the Apple iTunes App store.
- Insert the Wahoo Key in your iOS device, and then press any button on the PM4 to turn it on.
- On the PM4 Main Menu, select More Options > Connect Device > Not Listed > Mobile Device. Finally, choose Mobile Device 1234 and Remember.
If you are visually impaired, the selections are all made using the 5th button from the top of the PM4, so press this button four times, wait for about 15 seconds, and then press the 5th button two more times.
After taking these steps, the PM4 will try to connect with ErgBuddy each time the monitor is powered on.
Troubleshooting
- Ensure that your PM4 is running the latest PM4 Beta firmware.
- Ensure the Wahoo Key is in place and has a Wahoo logo on the back.
- Ensure the Wahoo Key is running the latest firmware. Contact support@wahoofitness.com for help.
- Ensure that no other ANT+ applications are running.
- Turn the power to the iOS device off completely, power it back on, and try again.
- Contact rowing@concept2.com if the problem persists.
Note: Apple, iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Questions or comments? Please email rowing@concept2.com.
