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Training Modes

Powered and Connected

All features are available when the trainer is plugged into external power and connected to the Tacx® Training app.

Powerd and Standalone

When the trainer is not connected to an app or an Edge® bike computer, the trainer simulates a flat road. The faster you ride, the higher the resistance.

Connecting the Power Cable and Pairing the Trainer

CAUTION

The power cable is in the product box. Do not attempt to use a third-party power cable or adapter with the Tacx FLUX 2/S trainer because this could lead to personal injury or damage to the trainer.

  1. Plug the power cable connector 4 into the Tacx FLUX 2/S port.

    Bike mounted on the trainer with a callout
  2. Plug the power cable into a standard wall outlet.

    The Bluetooth status symbol LED flashes Blue color symbol (blue) continuously to indicate that the trainer is in secure pairing mode. For more information, go to garmin.com/connectiontypes.

  3. Select an option:

    • Scan the QR code with the camera on your phone.

      QR symbol

    • To add the Tacx FLUX 2/S trainer to your existing account, open the Tacx Training app, and select Settings > Device Manager.

  4. On the Tacx Training app, follow the on-screen instructions.

    On the Tacx Training app, the connected trainer icon is green.

  5. Select a workout or course.
  6. Start pedaling.

    The Bluetooth status symbol LED is solid Blue color symbol (blue) when the trainer is controlled by the app. For more information, see LED Status.

Tacx Training App

You can download the Tacx Training app to your compatible phone, tablet, or computer.

  • Ride exciting courses without leaving your home.

  • Create your own rides, workouts, and more.

  • Manage your training, customize the default settings, and diagnose issues.

  • Sync your indoor training data with your Garmin Connect™ account.

  • Update your trainer software.

LED Status

The LEDs change based on the trainer status and type of connection. For more information, go to garmin.com/connectiontypes.

LED Activity

Status

The Bluetooth status symbol LED flashes Blue color symbol (blue) continuously.

The trainer is in secure Bluetooth® pairing mode.

The Bluetooth status symbol LED flashes Blue color symbol (blue) 3 times.

The trainer is in open Bluetooth pairing mode.

The Bluetooth status symbol LED is solid Blue color symbol (blue).

The trainer is controlled by your Bluetooth device. During a software update, the Bluetooth status symbol LED is solid blue.

The ANT+ LED flashes Green color symbol (green) 3 times.

The trainer is in ANT‍+® pairing mode.

The ANT+ LED is solid Green color symbol (green).

The trainer is controlled by your ANT‍+ device.

The Power symbol LED is solid Green color symbol (green).

The trainer is active and working properly.

The Power symbol LED flashes Red color symbol (red).

Indicates a trainer error. You can check the Tacx Training app for more information. During a software update, this indicates the update failed.

The Power symbol LED flashes or is solid Orange color symbol (orange).

The trainer is calibrating. For more information, go to support.garmin.com.
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June 2026
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