Using an Indoor Trainer

Before you can use a compatible indoor trainer, you must pair the trainer with your device using ANT‍+® technology (Pairing Your Indoor Trainer).

Not all features and settings are available for every indoor trainer. For more information, see the owner's manual for your trainer.

You can use your device with an indoor trainer to simulate resistance while following a course or activity. While using an indoor trainer, GPS is turned off automatically.

  1. Select Menu symbol > Training > Smart Trainer.
  2. If necessary, select Pair ANT+ Bike Trainer.
  3. Select an option:
    • Select Free Ride to manually adjust the resistance level.

    • Select Follow a Course to follow a saved course (Courses).

    • Select Follow an Activity to follow a saved ride (Going for a Ride).

    • If available, select Set Grade, Set Resistance, or Set Target Power to customize your ride (Setting Resistance, Setting Target Power).

      NOTE: The trainer resistance changes based on the course or ride information.
      TIP: You can also use the voice command feature to make grade, resistance, or power adjustments hands-free (Using Voice Commands).
  4. Select a course or activity.
  5. Select Ride.
  6. Press Start stop symbol to start the activity timer.

Setting Resistance

  1. Select Menu symbol > Training > Smart Trainer > Set Resistance.
  2. Select Up arrow symbol or Down arrow symbol to set the resistance force applied by the trainer.
  3. Press Start stop symbol to start the activity timer.
  4. If necessary, select Plus symbol or Minus symbol to adjust the resistance during your activity.

Setting Target Power

  1. Select Menu symbol > Training > Smart Trainer > Set Target Power.
  2. Set the target power value.
  3. Press Start stop symbol to start the activity timer.

    The resistance force applied by the trainer is adjusted to maintain a constant power output based on your speed.

  4. If necessary, select Plus symbol or Minus symbol to adjust the target power during your activity.
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October 2026