Calorie problems with Hybrid CR monitor
The app reports workout calorie values that are 4-5 times too large. I’m using it with the hybrid water rower which has the CR monitor. The web site says it’s compatible and all other stats are fine. Suspect it’s converting from mechanical to metabolic after the monitor has already done this. A further problem is that it’s forgetting workouts, despite initially exporting them to Apple Health. And no support - neither issue is showing any signs of being addressed.
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Mixed feelings
Pairing is genuinely easy — connects quickly to the S4 and to my HRM every time, no dropped connections, no fuss. Once you’re rowing, the stats are excellent: stroke rate, splits, distance, all clean and accurate.
Two real gaps. First, there’s no good way to import workout data from other apps back into WaterRower Connect, so if you ever row with a different app for video or classes, your history gets fragmented instead of living in one place. Second, there’s no way to project the app to a TV or larger screen — your only option is buying WaterRower’s own iPad/iPhone mount, which just puts a small screen right on the machine rather than letting you use a big screen you already have. Great hardware, but the app boxes you in.
Two real gaps. First, there’s no good way to import workout data from other apps back into WaterRower Connect, so if you ever row with a different app for video or classes, your history gets fragmented instead of living in one place. Second, there’s no way to project the app to a TV or larger screen — your only option is buying WaterRower’s own iPad/iPhone mount, which just puts a small screen right on the machine rather than letting you use a big screen you already have. Great hardware, but the app boxes you in.
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App stability is worse after latest update
The app was working reliably to track my rowing intervals during the winter. During yesterday’s row the app crashed multiple times. I’m using an iPad Pro 10.5.
Calorie problems with Hybrid CR monitor
The app reports workout calorie values that are 4-5 times too large. I’m using it with the hybrid water rower which has the CR monitor. The web site says it’s compatible and all other stats are fine. Suspect it’s converting from mechanical to metabolic after the monitor has already done this.
Strength training doesn’t work
None of the paid sessions or modules work. Only some rowing even after you pay the subscription. It’s not a great app other than rowing stats.
