Smart trainers are incredible when setup is smooth.
They are frustrating when connection issues kill momentum before the warm-up.

Here is a reliable setup flow that works for most riders.

Step 1: Prepare your environment

Before opening any app:

• turn Bluetooth on,
• wake up your trainer by pedaling for 10-20 seconds,
• keep only one app connected at a time.

Most pairing failures come from a second app holding the connection.

Step 2: Pair in VeloWorkout

Inside VeloWorkout:

1. Go to Settings.
2. Select Connect Trainer.
3. Pick your device from the discovered list.
4. Confirm connection and trainer data stream.

If you use a heart rate monitor, pair that next in the same screen.

Step 3: Verify control with a short test

Run a 3-minute control check:

• 1 minute easy
• 1 minute moderate
• 1 minute hard

You should feel resistance changes quickly and predictably.

Step 4: Save your baseline profile

Set these once:

• FTP
• preferred session duration
• available training days

This helps VeloWorkout generate sessions that fit your life, not just your goals.

Common issues and fixes

Trainer not visible

• unplug trainer for 30 seconds, reconnect power
• restart Bluetooth
• move device closer to trainer

Resistance not changing

• ensure no other app is connected
• reconnect trainer inside VeloWorkout
• test with a structured interval workout, not free ride

Dropouts during workout

• reduce interference (fans, routers too close)
• keep phone/laptop near trainer
• avoid background apps scanning Bluetooth

Why this matters

When execution is reliable, training quality goes up:

• you hit targets more consistently,
• workouts feel purposeful,
• and progress becomes easier to measure.

Set it up once, then focus on riding.