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Pairing Bluetooth Sensors

eMadman edited this page Jan 29, 2022 · 25 revisions
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How do I connect my sensors to the SS2K?

OK, your SmartSpin2k is connected and the blue LED is slowly flashing, ready for you to provide some Bluetooth connections and you’re ready to ride! The SmartSpin2k works best when all sensors are paired directly to it. This allows multiple connections unlike the AppleTV which is limited to two. The SmartSpin2k will act as a Bluetooth multiplexer and serve all of your connections.

Pairing Bluetooth Sensors

Navigate any browser which is connected to the same network as the SmartSpin2k to http://smartspin2k.local/

  • Click on Bluetooth Scanner

  • Bluetooth Settings

  • Make sure you are wearing your HR sensor and it is not paired via Bluetooth to any other devices like a Garmin watch or iPad/iPhone

  • Have your power pedals charged or with batteries and ready to pair. Also make sure they are not connected to any other devices like the previous step. The SmartSpin2k is confirmed to work with Favero Assioma and Garmin Vector 3 pedals

  • Click on the “Scan/Reconnect Devices” button.

  • Select the HR monitor in the Heart Monitor drop down box.

  • Select the Power Meter in the Power Meter drop down box.

  • Click on the “Save dropdowns for the next reboot” button.

  • It is also possible, as shown in the hint at the bottom of the page, to scan and reconnect Bluetooth devices by holding the shifter buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds after the SmartSpin2k has powered up. This can be necessary if the Bluetooth sensors weren’t available at system power up.

Pairing spin bikes (Schwinn IC4 / Bowflex C6, Others)

Navigate any browser which is connected to the same network as the SmartSpin2k to http://smartspin2k.local/

  • Click on Bluetooth Scanner
  • Bluetooth Settings
  • Click on the “Scan/Reconnect Devices” button.
  • Your spin bike will not appear in the dropdowns here as a power meter.
  • Instead, go to the Status Page from the Smartspin Home screen or follow this link http://smartspin2k.local/status.html
  • status screen
  • You will know you have been successful if cadence and watts change as you pedal the bike.
  • Schwinn IC4 / Bowflex C6 users may want to return to the Bluetooth Settings page to adjust the Power Correction Factor setting. These bikes tend to over-report your speed and watttage significantly. This will have you racing in higher classes than you originally intended on. Further instructions on this can be found here to calculate the power correction factor.