wahoo Fitness App User Manual
- June 6, 2024
- wahoo
Table of Contents
- PRODUCT INFORMATION
- DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS
- IN THE BOX
- PRODUCT CARE INFORMATION
- SETUP HOW TO INSTALL THE WAHOO RPM CADENCE ON YOUR BIKE
- HOW TO PAIR YOUR WAHOO RPM CADENCE SENSOR TO THE WAHOO FITNESS APP (IOS):
- WORKOUT BASICS STARTING A WORKOUT (IOS)
- ENDING YOUR WORKOUT (IOS)
- STARTING A WORKOUT (ANDROID)
- ENDING YOUR WORKOUT (ANDROID)
- TROUBLESHOOT HOW TO REPLACE THE WAHOO RPM Cadence BATTERY:
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PRODUCT INFORMATION
Apple iOS:
The RPM Cadence Sensor is designed to work with any Apple device on iOS 11 or
newer. To check the iOS version of your Apple device, check out Find the
software version on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod.
ANDROID:
The RPM Cadence Sensor is designed to work with the Wahoo Fitness app which
supports most Bluetooth ® compliant Android devices running Android version 6
or newer.
Note: Since Android devices vary widely, compatibility cannot be assured
for all devices. Please download and install the Wahoo Fitness Android app
from the Google Play Store before purchasing to ensure compatibility.
WINDOWS / MAC:
The Wahoo RPM Cadence Sensor supports various Windows and Mac applications
with Bluetooth and/or ANT+ capabilities. An ANT+ connection is strongly
recommended on Windows PCs.
Note: the Wahoo Fitness app (required for important firmware updates) is
only available on iOS and Android mobile devices.
3RD PARTY APPLICATIONS:
The Wahoo RPM Cadence Sensor is compatible with many 3rd party iOS, Android,
Windows, and Mac apps. For a shortlist of a few confirmed compatible 3rd party
apps, take a look at our partner apps.
DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS
- Physical Dimensions (LxWxH): 1.25”x0.75″x1″ (3.2cmx1.9cmx2.5cm)/li>
- Weight: 1/4 oz (7 grams)<>/li>
- Battery: CR2032<>/li>
- Battery Life: Up to 12 months<>/li>
- Water Rating: IPX7 (waterproof up to 5 ft/1.5m)<>/li>
- Wireless Signal Strength: Up to 10 feet (3m)
IN THE BOX
- Wahoo RPM Cadence
- CR 2032 Battery (installed)
- Rubber Mounting Option
- Zip-ties
- Shoe Mount Option
- 3M double sided tape
- Quick Start Guide
- Important Product Info Guide
PRODUCT CARE INFORMATION
Should the Wahoo RPM Cadence require cleaning, use a moist soft cloth or similar to remove any debris. Strong cleaning agents and submersion in water (although waterproof) are not recommended, as this may damage the device or reduce its lifespan.
SETUP HOW TO INSTALL THE WAHOO RPM CADENCE ON YOUR BIKE
Using the Silicone Mount:
- Slide the Wahoo RPM Cadence pod into the silicone mount. Make sure the silicone covers the Wahoo logo and the opening is on the back of the Wahoo RPM Cadence.
- Thread one zip-tie through the slot on each side of the silicone mount.
- Place the Wahoo RPM Cadence on the inside of the non-drive side crank arm. Spin the crank around to make sure the Wahoo RPM Cadence does not interfere with the chainstay on your bike.
- Slide the zip-ties through, tighten them down, and trim the excess part of the zip-tie. Using the double-sided 3M tape:
- Make sure the Wahoo RPM Cadence and the inside of the non-drive side crank arm are clean.
- Peel off the backing to expose one side of the tape and stick it on the backside of the Wahoo RPM Cadence. Then remove the other side of the tape and stick the Wahoo RPM Cadence to the inside of the non-drive side crank arm.
- Spin the crank arm to make sure the Wahoo RPM Cadence does not interfere with the chainstay on your bike.
HOW TO PAIR YOUR WAHOO RPM CADENCE SENSOR TO THE WAHOO FITNESS APP (IOS):
- Download the Wahoo Fitness app from the App Store.
- Open the Wahoo Fitness app. Make sure you have Bluetooth turned on.
- Activate the Wahoo RPM Cadence by shaking it for a few seconds or if attached to your bike, spin the crank a few times.
- Select “Sensors” in the bottom left corner.
- Select “Add New Sensor”.
- Choose your Wahoo RPM Cadence from the list of available sensors.*
- Once certain you are connected to the correct sensor, select “Save Sensor”.
- Choose the workout profiles you would like your Wahoo RPM Cadence to be active for (ex. Cycling & Indoor Bike Trainer).
- Select “Done” to complete the pairing & workout selection process.
- Select “Done” in the top left-hand corner to exit the Sensors menu.
- HOW TO PAIR YOUR WAHOO RPM CADENCE SENSOR TO THE
- WAHOO FITNESS APP (ANDROID):
- Download the Wahoo Fitness app from the Google Play Store.
- Open the Wahoo Fitness app. Make sure you have Bluetooth turned on.
- Activate the Wahoo RPM Cadence by shaking it for a few seconds or if attached to your bike, spin the crank a few times.
- Select “Saved Devices” in the top right corner.
- Select the plus “+” icon to add a new sensor.
- Choose your Wahoo RPM Cadence from the list of available sensors.
- Once certain you are connected to the correct sensor, select “Save Device”.
- Choose the workout profiles you would like your Wahoo RPM Cadence to be active for (ex. Cycling & Indoor Bike Trainer).
- Select “Ok” to complete the pairing & workout selection process.
- Use the Back button to exit the menus and return to the Home Screen.
Your Wahoo RPM Cadence is now set up and ready for action. To use your Wahoo
RPM
Cadence, start a workout with one of the profiles you paired it with. The
Wahoo Fitness app will remember this pairing in the future. You simply need to
wake up your sensor and start a new workout to begin recording data!
NOTE: The Wahoo RPM Cadence uses a Blue LED to give instant feedback to the user during the pairing process. These LEDs operate for about 30 seconds before shutting off to conserve battery. The Blue LED represents your connection state and has three modes:
- Slow Blink (about once every second): Wahoo RPM Cadence is awake and not paired.
- 4x Flash: Occurs the instant a connection is made.
- Quick Blink (about twice every second): Wahoo RPM Cadence is paired to a device.
***** If a firmware update is available for your sensor, the Wahoo Fitness app will now prompt you to proceed with performing an update from the Sensor menu.
WORKOUT BASICS STARTING A WORKOUT (IOS)
- Make sure the device has Bluetooth turned on so it can communicate with your Wahoo RPM Cadence.
- Select what kind of workout you wish to do from the list of workout types using the slider.
- Select if you wish to have Audio Announcements turned on or off.
- Activate the Wahoo RPM Cadence by shaking it for a few seconds or if attached to your bike, spin the crank a few times.
- Make sure the Wahoo RPM Cadence is synced to your device. It will appear in the list of Linked Sensors for that workout profile with an indication of signal strength shown on the far right when it is connected to your device.
- Select the green “Start” button to begin the workout. Information gathered from your Wahoo RPM Cadence will now start to be displayed on your device.
ENDING YOUR WORKOUT (IOS)
- To end your workout, simply select the red “Pause” button.
- Select the red “Stop” button and either a) Discard Workout b) Save Workout or c) Return to Workout.
- If you elect to finish the workout, the Wahoo Fitness app will now display a summary of your workout.
STARTING A WORKOUT (ANDROID)
- Make sure the device has Bluetooth turned on so it can communicate with your Wahoo RPM Cadence.
- Select what kind of workout you wish to do from the list of workout types using the slider.
- Use the Pencil icon to make changes to your workout if required. e.g. Select to edit the Audio Announcements.
- Select the green “Play” button to open a new workout.
- Activate the Wahoo RPM Cadence by shaking it for a few seconds or if attached to your bike, spin the wheel a few times.
- Make sure the Wahoo RPM Cadence is synced to your device. It will appear in the list of Linked Sensors for that workout profile with an indication of signal strength shown on the far right when it is connected to your device (button located in the top right corner).
- Select the green “Start” button to begin the workout. Information gathered from your Wahoo RPM Cadence will now start to be displayed on your device.
NOTE: If a firmware update is available for your sensor, the Wahoo Fitness app will now prompt you to proceed with performing an update using the Wahoo Utility app. Apply updates when available to improve the performance of your sensor. The free Wahoo Utility app is required to perform firmware updates and is available from the Google Play Store.
ENDING YOUR WORKOUT (ANDROID)
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To end your workout, simply select the red “Pause” button.
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Select the red “Stop” button and either a) Discard b) Save or c) Cancel.
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If you elect to save & finish the workout, the Wahoo Fitness app will now display a summary of your workout.
For more information: Please refer to the instructions page for the Wahoo Fitness app. -
WANT TO CONNECT TO ANOTHER APP?
This product is compatible with a number of third-party apps. However, each app connects to sensors a little differently. As a general rule: Open the compatible app you would like to use and find the settings. Look for “connect to sensor” or another similar option. You must connect each sensor separately for each app you use.
NOTE: Bluetooth devices can only pair to one app at a time. Make sure to close any background apps that may be using the sensor before connecting to a new app.
TROUBLESHOOT HOW TO REPLACE THE WAHOO RPM Cadence BATTERY:
- Insert a flat-head screwdriver, coin, or another tool in the slot located on the side of the Wahoo RPM Cadence to twist and pop off the top cover.
- Remove the battery and replace it with another CR2032 coin cell battery.
- Place the lid back on the Wahoo RPM Cadence. Make sure the rubber O-ring is properly seated and the two posts on the bottom of the Wahoo RPM Cadence are lined up with the holes in the lid of the Wahoo RPM Cadence.
- Make sure the lid is snapped back into place and sealed completely around the outside. The LED light should start to flash showing that the battery has been replaced and the Wahoo RPM Cadence is awake.
- Wahoo recommends using Panasonic coin-cell batteries or another name brand without a bitter coating for optimal performance and tracking.