Nike + Ipod app for Iphone question

jennmoore3
jennmoore3 Posts: 1,013 Member
edited September 27 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi, I got a IPhone recently, and it came with the Nike App. Now I tried to use it for the first time. It says "start walking to activate your sensor." Well, I walked, jogged, put it into my jeans pocket, my scrubs pocket, walked at 3.0 on the treadmill, and that stinking sensor doesn't start. What the heck am I doing wrong? I set it to timed exercise, open exercise, with and without music. Same thing happens.

Any ideas?

Jenn

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  • tlcAK
    tlcAK Posts: 671 Member
    You need to buy the sensor for your shoe... it's separate. You just don't have to buy the adaptor for the phone.
  • knachelle
    knachelle Posts: 13 Member
    I LOVE my sensor!! It's worth buying the shoe sensor!!! It compliments MFP well!
  • Roe1968
    Roe1968 Posts: 133
    you need to by the sensor and attachment for the phone.....****s sells them for a set for $28-30 approx. the sensor for the shoe has no battery but lasts about 1000 hours then to replace it it costs about $19

    http://www.apple.com/ipod/nike/
  • agataarchangel
    agataarchangel Posts: 292 Member
    I downloaded the paid app from Nike ("Nike+GPS") and it works WONDERS! It's only 1.99 (Cdn) and totally worth the money for all the neat features it comes with....and needs no sensor attachment!
  • afteil
    afteil Posts: 162 Member
    I just got the nike + gps one as well(currently its free). It works great when walking outside but i havent tried it on a treadmill yet.
  • jennmoore3
    jennmoore3 Posts: 1,013 Member
    LOL!!! Well, that explains a lot!!! You should have seen me shaking my iphone all over the place trying to get it to work! LOL Thanks so much for all your help!
  • jennmoore3
    jennmoore3 Posts: 1,013 Member
    I just got the nike + gps one as well(currently its free). It works great when walking outside but i havent tried it on a treadmill yet.

    O.K. I am downloading it as I type for my phone. I will give it a try on the treadmill later after it charges a bit. Thanks for the tip!
  • ilsie99
    ilsie99 Posts: 259
    The Nike+ gps app only works outside, not on the treadmill :). You need the sensor for the treadmill.
  • ilsie99
    ilsie99 Posts: 259
    Scratch that, I just redownloaded the app and it looks like they added a treadmill option! Nice.
  • lclarkjr
    lclarkjr Posts: 359 Member
    Scratch that, I just redownloaded the app and it looks like they added a treadmill option! Nice.

    Oh man I had no idea! Score!!
  • phitme
    phitme Posts: 124
    I love the Nike+ gps app for inside but for outside, I highly recommend & really prefer the Runkeeper app. It only works outside but I prefer it over the nike app for outside. It is free too.
  • hartclimbs
    hartclimbs Posts: 3 Member
    Just a tip - you may want to check out the RunKeeper application. I haven't used the Nike app (I'll check it out), but have used Runkeeper for the last 3 months to keep track on my walks and bike rides. Been a huge help keeping motivated and tracking miles. Check it out - it's free as well and works outside via GPS. Good luck!
  • jennmoore3
    jennmoore3 Posts: 1,013 Member
    Thanks for all the tips guys!
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