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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 device software (Updating the Trainer Software).

Riding with the Tacx Training App

To use the full features of your trainer, you must put the trainer into pairing mode to connect to the Tacx Training app.
  1. Plug the trainer into a standard wall outlet to use all the features such as downhill assistance and USB charging.
  2. From the app store on your phone or tablet, install and open the Tacx Training app.
  3. On the Tacx NEO Bike Plus trainer, hold both control buttons for 5 seconds (Going for a Ride).
  4. When the display appears empty except for the flashing Bluetooth symbol, release the buttons.

    The trainer will enter secure pairing mode for five minutes or until pairing is successful. You can press any button to cancel.

  5. From the Tacx Training app, select Connect Trainer.
  6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the pairing and setup process.
    TIP: You should customize the trainer settings in the app before you start a workout or course (Customizing the Trainer Settings from the App).
  7. Select a workout or course.
  8. Start pedaling.

    The display and fans turn on. The floor LED is blue (Floor LED).

  9. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Customizing the Trainer Settings from the App

TIP: You should customize the trainer settings in the app before you start a workout or course. Some options require a connected ANT‍+® accessory.
  1. Open the Tacx Training app.
  2. Select your trainer.
  3. Select Trainer Settings.
  4. Select an option:

    • Select Virtual Gears to customize the gear settings.

    • Select Fan to set the fan levels and training conditions.

    • Select Display to customize the power display and speed units of measure.

    • Select Connection Settings to use secure or open connections.

    • Select Shifting Mechanism to set the type of shifting system.
      TIP: It's a good idea to use the same shifting system as your road bike.

    • Select Road Feel to adjust the intensity of the road feel.

    • Select Device Defaults to set the default body weight or bike weight.

    • Select Crank to set your crank length to match the physical crank length of your trainer (Installing Your Pedals).

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