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LAST POST: Oct 7, 2011 4:03 PM by msc00

miCoach CONNECT

PanKok
42 posts

I got very surprised this morning by the new module in miCoach family: miCoach CONNECT !!!

 

No need to search for 3rd party appliances to have miCoach mobile app (iPhone) to be my workout monitor.

 

Also, it’s nice to have the iPhone app able for Heart Rate coaching!!!

 

PS1: Very good timing, now that my miCoach Pacer is almost out of order with the 2 beep problem!

PS2: I don’t know if I am gonna need it in the future…!

Sep 1, 2011 9:28 AM
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  • Posted on Sep 1, 2011 9:28 AM

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    ando
    32 posts

    It would be good if you could buy the iPhone connector on its own as I already have a Pacer so I already have the heart rate monitor.

    Sep 1, 2011 11:57 AM

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      PanKok
      42 posts

      I think you can. As it says in the gear page, list price must be €29.99

      Sep 1, 2011 12:03 PM

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        ando
        32 posts

        You have better eyesight than I do. The only place I can see information about the Connect is the online store where it's listed with the HRM for £60. Do you have a link?

        Sep 1, 2011 12:08 PM

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          PanKok
          42 posts

          At the miCoach site, clink on Explore , in the drop down menu click Gear and on the page that will open click CONNECT DETAILS

          Sep 1, 2011 12:19 PM

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            ando
            32 posts

            I see it now. It's not working on the UK site but when I chose the US site it worked fine.

            Sep 1, 2011 12:21 PM

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    owendel
    65 posts

    I've ordered one (with the hrm & strap so i'll have a spare ). looking forward to trying it out - hopefully will be more reliable than my pacer has been of late.

    Sep 1, 2011 12:57 PM

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    Stewling
    8 posts

    Thinking about ordering but I'm guessing this will not fit in the miCoach armband...

     

    Anyone got the miCoach Connect and the miCoach Griffin iPhone armband (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Griffin-Adidas-Coach-Armband-iPhone/dp/B0042YHC38) ?

    Sep 1, 2011 4:02 PM

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      owendel
      65 posts

      Good point. Dunno, but I guess I'll find out soon enough.... will report back.

      Sep 1, 2011 4:13 PM

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      mobilicous
      322 posts
      Answered by
      Answered by

      Stewling wrote:

       

      Thinking about ordering but I'm guessing this will not fit in the miCoach armband...

       

      Anyone got the miCoach Connect and the miCoach Griffin iPhone armband (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Griffin-Adidas-Coach-Armband-iPhone/dp/B0042YHC38) ?

      I made a slight cutout at the bottom of the armband so that the CONNECT could slide out of the pouch. It has been working for me throughout testing. If you are using the stride sensor as well then wear the armband on the same side as the shoe you put the stride sensor on.

       

      Some of the really cool features that this adds to the iPhone app are:

      1. Support for iPod touch (one of the most asked for features by consumers on the app store)
      2. Support for Heart Rate based coaching (Very accurate coaching triggers)
      3. Improved calorie calculations when wearing a Heart Rate monitor (Get more credit when running up a hill)
      4. Support for indoor workouts using the stride sensor (no more reason to stop using miCoach mobile when it gets too cold outside)
      5. Improved accuracy for running outdoors when using GPS and stride sensor (GPS keeps track for mapping while the stride sensor keeps an accurate distance calculation - even when GPS signals are weak or innacurate due to high buildings or dense tree coverage)

       

      Have fun!

      Sep 1, 2011 6:11 PM

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        Stewling
        8 posts

        Sounds like a good idea.

         

        Was going to buy this http://shop.adidas.co.uk/product/SB491/V42040/Sports/micoach-Connect-Heart-Rate-Monitor-For-Ipod-Iphone/detail.jsf but you mentioned the pacer. Is it worth getting a pacer as well and if so where can I buy just the pacer on its own?

         

        Cannot find the miCoach Connect on its own so the bundle is the only option

        Sep 1, 2011 6:20 PM

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          mobilicous
          322 posts
          Answered by
          Answered by

          Stewling wrote:

           

          Sounds like a good idea.

           

          Was going to buy this http://shop.adidas.co.uk/product/SB491/V42040/Sports/micoach-Connect-Heart-Rate-Monitor-For-Ipod-Iphone/detail.jsf but you mentioned the pacer. Is it worth getting a pacer as well and if so where can I buy just the pacer on its own?

           

          Cannot find the miCoach Connect on its own so the bundle is the only option

          The Pacer is a great option for when you want to run with as little extra weight as possible and/or you don't want to risk dropping your expensive iPhone

          That's why I recommend the arm band.

          Sep 1, 2011 6:36 PM

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            Stewling
            8 posts

            Oh right ok. The iPhone on my arm doesnt really bother me so will just stick with it. Ordered the Connect and HRM and will have to make the modifications when I get it.

             

            Would it be possable to get a picture of what its looks like with the connect hanging outside the case please?

            Sep 1, 2011 7:04 PM

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              mobilicous
              322 posts
              Answered by
              Answered by

              Stewling wrote:

               

              Oh right ok. The iPhone on my arm doesnt really bother me so will just stick with it. Ordered the Connect and HRM and will have to make the modifications when I get it.

               

              Would it be possable to get a picture of what its looks like with the connect hanging outside the case please?

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              Sep 1, 2011 7:16 PM

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                Stewling
                8 posts

                Thanks for that

                Sep 1, 2011 7:28 PM

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                owendel
                65 posts

                Will that not cause issues with moisture (sweat, rain) getting to the phone (dock connector, mic, speaker etc.)?

                 

                Any plans for a version of the case that is compatible with the micoach connect?

                Sep 1, 2011 7:29 PM

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                Stewling
                8 posts

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                Made my hole a bit smaller. Fits really tight (iPhone 4) and will be trying it out tomorrow.

                Sep 8, 2011 12:21 AM

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                  marticus
                  1 post

                  Stewling, do you need to keep the screen on when using the CONNECT or can you tun the screen off while running just like when you run GPS only?

                  Oct 2, 2011 3:26 PM

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                    msc00
                    19 posts

                    I havent tried turning off the screen yet but I got a message when I first connected the Connect device that said not to put micoach in the background or it loses info. I havent experimented with it, but if thats true, its kind of a bummer since I like to also use SynchStep to select music while I'm running which also cannot be in the background. Other than that issue the MiCoach Connect is awesome.

                    Oct 7, 2011 4:03 PM

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          MadHungarian
          70 posts

          Why is this not on the US site yet? What's the hold up?

          Sep 2, 2011 4:54 AM

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    auntiekj
    20 posts

    Hello,  I'm curious if the miCoach Connect will be available for other phones or just the iPhone?

     

    Thank you.

    Sep 1, 2011 8:07 PM

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      Stewling
      8 posts

      Might be harder to make.
      All Android phones have micro usb but I think the problem is where the port is located. My Nexus One it is at the bottom but my brothers Android phone its at the top right side. This could cause some problems...

       

      What phone you want it for? Might be worth stating your phone because they might be looking for popular phones to add support too.

      Sep 1, 2011 8:17 PM

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        MadHungarian
        70 posts

        the newest Sony models have ANT+ radios inside already. Should be pretty easy to jack into that.

        Sep 2, 2011 4:53 AM

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          PanKok
          42 posts

          If your mobile (ie SONY) is ANT+ enabled, then you probably don't need the dongle as Heart Rate and Stride sensors can be paired directly to it. in my opinion, what's need to be done is a revised Mobile app that will able to get the data through this.

          Sep 2, 2011 8:21 AM

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            GooSeXoX
            4 posts

            Any idea when a new version for android will come out that suports ant+ for phone with integrated ant+ recepetion like the (SE X10mini)?

             

            Please, Please Adidas

            Sep 26, 2011 2:47 PM

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        auntiekj
        20 posts

        I have the new Samsung Infuse.  It's the new android phone available from AT&T.  It does have the USB port at the bottom of the phone just like the iPhone.  I figured it would be awhile for the androids as the mobile app was only recently made available.  Maybe someday.  I wouldn't care/want it if my pacer was working. 

        Sep 2, 2011 2:41 PM

  • Re: miCoach CONNECT

    sfrancisco
    3 posts

    that is awesome!

    Sep 9, 2011 5:11 AM

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    stagediver
    1 post

    Nur mal so die Frage:

     

    Wenn ich mir jetzt das Connect Bundle kaufe habe ich ja keinen Schrittsensor oder? Gibt es den einzeln oder sind manche shon in den Schuhen integriert oder wie läuft das dann?

     

    Gruß

    Sep 19, 2011 8:01 PM
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