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BLUETOOTH 

SPEED/CADENCE SENSOR

Cardiosport Bluetooth Speed Sensor

Product Info

The Cardiosport Bluetooth Smart Bike Speed/Cadence sensor is lightweight sensor that detects bike Speed or Cadence (RPM) and connects to iOS/Android cycling apps, bike computers, watches and Bluetoothdec9-5cc-587 Smart device 3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_

Compatible Apps

Strava
Map My Ride
Wahoo Fitness
Endomondo
Map My Fitness

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Cyclemeter
Ride With GPS
Zwift

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Set Up Guide

This is a brief guide to setting up your Bike Speed/Cadence sensor with your chosen cycling app or Bluetooth Smart device.

How to install the Bike Speed/Cadence on your bike

  • Position the Speed/Cadence Sensor on top of the chain stay on the left side of the bike so that it is inline with the end of crank arm and parallel to the wheel and crank arm.

  • Using the cable ties provide securely attach the Cadence Sensor to chain stay frame so that it is sitting vertically and parallel to the rear wheel and crank arms.

  • For Speed: Attach the magnet to the rear wheel spokes using the cable ties provided so that the magnet is directly in line with the sensor.

  • For Cadence: Attach the magnet to the inside left crank arm using the cable ties provided so that the magnet is directly in line with the sensor.

  • The green LED light will flash when it detects cadence and is now ready to pair to your ANT+ device.

Now your Speed/Cadence sensor is ready to be paired with your smart phone or ANT+ device. 

How to pair the Speed/Cadence sensor 

  • Download your chosen fitness app 

  • Open/Install the app on your Smart phon/device

  • Spin the wheel or crank arm to activate the Speed/Cadence sensor

 

  • Look for the sensors icon on your app or follow the sensor pairing instructions on your chosen app

  • When you have found the Cardiosport  Speed/Cadence sensor select 'add sensor' or 'save sensor' if applicable on the app

  • Some apps may ask you to assign your sensor a workout profile eg: Running, Cycling, Hiking etc... Select the work out profile you intend to monitor heart rate for and select 'done' or 'finish' if applicable on the app.  

  • The Speed/Cadence sensor can be used to detect either Speed or Cadence. It cannot be used to detect both at the same time. 

Your good to go

Once you have finished pairing your Cardiosport Cadence sensor to your chosen fitness app, or ANT+ device. your are good to go!

Changing the Speed/Cadence sensor battery

If you need to replace the battery simply follow these easy steps.

  • Using a coin insert the coind edge into the groove in the center of the battery door. Rotate the battery door following the arrows and OPEN and CLOSED marks until the door can be removed

  • Remove the dead CR2032 battery and replace with a new battery with the writing on the top of battery facing up.​

  • Re-attach the battery door and rotate until the door is firmly shut

Troubleshooting FAQs

Why won't my Speed/Cadence sensor pair to my phone?

  • To ensure that your Speed/Cadence sensor pairs directly to the app you have downloaded, please ensure you have an Bluetooth turned on and a device that supports Bluetooth Smart.

I am struggling to get an RPM reading from the Speed/Cadence sensor and it doesn't show up under the list of sensors?

  • This can be caused by the sensor not being attached securely to your bike chain stay or the magnet is not correctly inline with the sensor. Please ensure that the magnet is directly inline with the sensor and the LED light flashes when the magnet is detected. 

I am struggling to get an Speed reading from the Speed/Cadence sensor and it doesn't show up under the list of sensors?

  • This can be caused by the sensor not being attached securely to your bike forks or the magnet is not correctly inline with the sensor. Please ensure that the magnet is directly inline with the sensor and the LED then light flashes w the magnet is detected. If paired to a GPS cycling app, check to see if the device is using GPS for speed, on some devices you will need to select the Speed sensor as the source for bike speed and distance.

Can I pair my Speed/Cadence sensor with another phone or app or ANT+ device?

  • Yes your Cadence sensor can be paired with more than one Bluetooth Smart device or phone/apps. If you are switching between devices or apps then you can still use your sensor for different devices. Simply pair your sensor in the same way as before and you now have a Speed/Cadence sensor for multiple devices._cc781905-5cde -3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ 

 

Can I pair my Speed/ Cadence Sensor to my phone app and ANT+ device at the same time?

  • No this is not possible because the Cadence sensor is Bluetooth Smart only and can only be paired to a Bluetooth Smart compatible device. 

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