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Using an Indoor Trainer

Before you can use a compatible indoor trainer, you must pair the trainer with your watch using Bluetooth® or ANT‍+® technology (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors).

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

  1. From the watch face, swipe left.
  2. Select More activities symbol > Cycling > Bike Indoor.
  3. Swipe right.
  4. Select Smart Trainer Options.
  5. Select an option:

    • Select Free Ride to go for a ride.

    • Select Follow Workout to follow a saved workout (Workouts).

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

    • Select Set Power to set the target power value.

    • Select Set Grade to set the simulated grade value.

    • Select Set Resistance to set the resistance force applied by the trainer.

  6. Press Top button to start the activity timer.

    The trainer increases or decreases resistance based on the elevation information in the course or ride.

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