Frequently Asked Questions
What workout equipment can I connect to?
The WATCH LINK™ is compatible with any workout equipment that can connect an ANT+ or BLE heart rate monitor. This includes bikes, treadmills, and rowers from brands you love like Peloton®, Garmin®, Woodway®, Hydrow®, NordicTrack®, and more.
What series Apple Watch are compatible?
Apple Watch Series 2 or later are compatible with the WATCH LINK™.
How do I attach the WATCH LINK pod to my workout equipment?
All WATCH LINKS™ are shipped with 3M tape on the back for easy attaching to your workout equipment.
How do I connect the WATCH LINK pod to my Apple Watch?
First, please download the app of your choice. Options include any Workout Companion apps or the Watch Link app.
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Open the app on your Apple Watch® and complete account creation -
Once you're on the Home screen of the app, scroll to the bottom and select Settings -
Find WATCH LINK™ and turn on to enable -
Go back to the top of the Home screen and click the grey WATCH LINK™ tab -
Click Connect and hold the WATCH LINK™ pod close to your Apple Watch to sync -
Once connected, the WATCH LINK™ tile will say Connected and show you the battery life of your WATCH LINK™
How do I connect the WATCH LINK pod to my workout equipment?
The specific instructions will vary for each piece of workout equipment. In general, you must follow these steps:
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Connect a WATCH LINK™ in your WATCH LINK™ enabled app. Click here for a list of WATCH LINK™ enabled apps. -
Open the settings page on your workout equipment. -
Find the 'Connecting an ANT+ or BLE Heart Rate Monitor' section -
Select the WATCH LINK™ ID that is displayed. -
Now, start a workout on your Apple Watch and see heart rate on your workout equipment!
Can I connect my pod to the Orangetheory Fitness® display?
The WATCH LINK™ is able to pair with any live display system that supports connecting an ANT+ heart rate monitor.
How do I connect my pod to a Hydrow® Rower?
Here is a link to Hydrow's support page on connecting an Ant+ heart rate monitor.
How do I connect to a Concept 2 Rower?
The WATCH LINK™ can connect via Ant+ to the PM-5 computer of your Concept 2 Rower, SkiERG, or BikeERG.
How do I connect to a wattbike?
The WATCH LINK™ is compatible with the wattbike Pro, Atom, AtomX, and Nucleus bikes.
Can I connect to a Woodway Treadmill?
Many Woodway treadmills support connecting to an Ant+ heart rate monitor. Those that support Ant+ heart rate monitors will be compatible with the WATCH LINK™.
Can I connect to a NordicTrack S22i?
Yes!
Can I connect the to the F45 studio displays?
How do I connect to a Peloton bike or treadmill?
Follow the instructions on this Peloton support page for additional details.
What is your return policy?
Due to COVID-19, we have adopted a temporary no-return policy. Until further notice, all WATCH LINK™ sales are final.
Can one pod be used by several users?
Yes! The WATCH LINK™ can be paired with an unlimited number of users, obviously not at the same time.
What is the expected life of the battery?
The WATCH LINK™ uses a VR 2032 battery. The battery life under normal use is between 6 and 12 months.
How do I change the battery?
Should I see blinking lights on my WATCH LINK pod?
The WATCH LINK™ has a couple of LED indicators built into the device. Depending on the various states of connectivity and battery life, you will see the following LED conditions.
Can I connect to a Precor SPINNER bike?
The WATCH LINK™ can connect to both the Studio Console and Power Consoles via ANT+.
Can I connect to an AIRRUNNER manual treadmill?
Yes!
Can I connect to a Schwinn 230 or 270 bike?
Unfortunately not.
Can I connect to an Echelon bike?
Yes. Echelons connect via Bluetooth. After connecting a pod to the Watch Link app, enable the 'Support BLE' toggle on the Watch Link page. Once this is enabled, you can connect to your Apple Watch heart rate by finding the Bluetooth device from the Echelon menu.
Does the WATCH LINK app require a subscription?
No. The Watch Link app is a 100% free to download with no subscription.
How do I connect to the Peloton Digital app?
Follow the instructions on this Peloton support page for additional details.
Can I connect to a Keiser m3i bike?
Unfortunately not. The Keiser M3i bike does not support standard Bluetooth or ANT+ heart rate monitors and therefore is not compatible with the WATCH LINK™.
Can I connect to a Garmin bike computer?
Yes! The WATCH LINK can connect as an ANT+ to the Garmin bike computers. We have tested the device on the 130, 520, 530, 830, and 1030. If you are using it on another model, let us know at support@pkfitness.com.