Peloton cuts Apple Watch Fitness support back to just the cycling class
Peloton removed the ability for users to connect the Apple Watch to the Bike+ Bootcamp Classes, leaving only the cycling class.
Peloton Bike+ pulling back on GymKit support
One of the advertised features of the Peloton Bike+ was its ability to use Apple GymKit and connect the Apple Watch for fitness tracking. A recent update cut out yet another workout from pairing with the Apple Watch, leaving only the cycling class.
The Peloton Bike+ had already disabled Apple Watch paring for strength and yoga classes, and may not enable the pairing feature for future classes. Connect the Watts speculates this has been done to push users to possible future devices created by Peloton.
Peloton had acquired a company dedicated to developing fitness bands earlier in 2021. The Apple Watch would be in direct competition to their device, so removing features early may push customers to adopt the proprietary fitness band later.
Apple doesn't make its own gym hardware, but it does offer a competitive service called Apple Fitness+. The service is available as a monthly subscription for $9.99 or as a part of the Apple One Premier plan.
Peloton's CEO called Fitness+ a "legitimization of fitness content," though now the companies are direct competitors. Peloton's move into fitness bands may be enough reason to remove Apple Watch support but at the risk of alienating users.
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Also, rollers would be a better option than a trainer. Especially at the 200 dollar range, trainers at that price are largely garbage.
Without a doubt you can ride a bike in colder weather but the type of thing you are talking about isn't the same type of cycling a person would do for a workout. I lived in midwest for years and going out for a road ride just wouldn't be an option through most of the winter.
Time for Apple NOT to buy Peloton but to buy all their competitors and pump real money into them and become a competitor.
Also class action lawsuit and refunds for those who bought it for gymkit.
Methinks Peloton expects users to opt in for a lock-in to their competing Apple Watch product. Highly doubt it.
If Peloton users really want Apple Watch support, they should let Peloton know. I'm sure there's enough of their users that have Apple Watches.
Being somewhat aggressive is a necessary component, too.
I also ride with a whistle. Any problems I ever had were because people didn’t know I was there. With my whistle, they do!
True! Cycling on most roads means that cars have to pile up behind the cyclist -- which leads many to do unsafe things.
Fortunately, we in Pittsburgh have 100+ miles of safe, well groomed rails to trails to walk, run and cycle on.
Many see an Apple Watch as a trinket or unnecessary gadget. But, if I had to choose between my iPhone and my Apple Watch I would choose the watch. I don't have "plenty of money" but I see it as a necessity for safety and health reasons.