Does anyone have an ANT+ enabled phone? (s4, note3, xperia)?

A light bike doesn't replace good fitness.

Moderator: Moderator Team

Post Reply
theStig
Posts: 421
Joined: Mon Aug 06, 2007 1:22 am

by theStig

Do any of you have an ANT+ enabled android phone and an ANT HRM? I wrote an app that works with the ANT+ signal from most heart rate straps but I have limited devices to test on. If any of you can help test, I'd really appreciate it.

by Weenie


Visit starbike.com Online Retailer for HighEnd cycling components
Great Prices ✓    Broad Selection ✓    Worldwide Delivery ✓

www.starbike.com



Privateer
Posts: 360
Joined: Thu Feb 03, 2011 2:28 pm

by Privateer

I just bought an Nexus 5.

A quick search suggests that it doesn't support ANT+ natively, but perhaps can be modded to:http://www.selfloops.com/resources/tech-guides.html

I'm happy to test for you... if you promise it won't break my phone!

maxxevv
Posts: 2012
Joined: Wed Feb 09, 2005 4:51 am

by maxxevv

You'll be looking at the previoous generation of Sony Xperia phones.

There were a few models that came with native ANT+.

theStig
Posts: 421
Joined: Mon Aug 06, 2007 1:22 am

by theStig

here is the app. https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... ometerfree

I had some problems especially with some non english language users. I'm curious to see what different straps/phones experience.

thanks in advance!

sanrensho
Posts: 433
Joined: Tue Aug 02, 2011 5:54 pm

by sanrensho

I have an Xperia Ion with native ANT+ and generic ANT+ strap. Would be happy to try out your app, but I'm getting a message "No eligible devices for app install."

FlemishCompact
Posts: 73
Joined: Wed Feb 12, 2014 11:56 pm

by FlemishCompact

I'll test your app thoroughly when I upgrade to next gen galaxy next month

joec
Posts: 100
Joined: Wed Mar 05, 2014 9:20 pm

by joec

I have used sony Xpiria x10i and an xpiria mini,

the x10i was pretty good, but the battery life isnt great when using a gps based application, think in terms of 3 hrs,

the xpiria mini seemed to hang up a bit the clock on the apps would stop for 10 secs and then jump to where it should be, I think the processor was a bit slow for this kind of thing, also I'm sure only the mini and not the mini pro with the slide out keyboard has the Ant+ capablity.

Also phones seem to be suceptable to reseting if they take a whack, I think the battery contact jolts open circuit,

the upshot was... i ended up picking up a garmin 705 second hand for 110 quid, really good battery life ( like 15hrs+) plus turn by turn navigation and a good display. just better suited generally.

shotgun
Posts: 319
Joined: Tue Dec 30, 2008 3:38 pm
Location: Philippines

by shotgun

Samsung's firmware update to KitKat for S4 phones are said to make it Ant+ compatible.
2018 Giant TCR Advance SL0 Disc
2017 Festka Scalatore
1989 Battaglin Roche
1985 Alan Carbonio

makoti
Posts: 42
Joined: Wed Jan 29, 2014 6:33 am

by makoti

Just d/l'ed it today. Just got the free version. I'll try it out tonight. What's the pull of the paid? Advantages?
I don't see where you've asked for permission to rob my contacts, link to facebook, or track my every move. Are you sure this will work? ;-)
Galaxy s4, btw. Rooted, otherwise stock.

makoti
Posts: 42
Joined: Wed Jan 29, 2014 6:33 am

by makoti

Gave it a shot. Found my Garmin HR strap right away. Started reading. Backed out to try to find settings & such. It had a problem finding my strap. I had to try about 5 times to get it to do it. Eventually, it did. Worked fine, other than that.
It's pretty bare bones. That's fine for free, but it would be very nice to be able to stop/start it. I was using it while I slept, to check RHR & I had to open it right before I wanted to go to sleep. And, could stop it when I woke up. Would be nice to be able to do that & save the readings.
And to be able to exit the app. Can't find a way to do that either. If I'm missing stuff, let me know. I do like it. Clean & simple.
I'd send you a PM, but...I'm so new. ;-)

rupps5
Posts: 22
Joined: Thu Mar 20, 2014 10:10 pm

by rupps5

S4 here,I will give the app a shot. I use ipbike now and it is great just a little complicated.

Gotta add power, and gps to it now...

quattrings
Posts: 479
Joined: Sun Nov 14, 2010 10:25 pm

by quattrings

I have an Xperia acro s, but I only have a Suunto HR strap. Suunto uses encrypted transmission as far as I'm aware of, but I will give it a shot none the less. :thumbup:

by Weenie


Visit starbike.com Online Retailer for HighEnd cycling components
Great Prices ✓    Broad Selection ✓    Worldwide Delivery ✓

www.starbike.com



Post Reply