WatchApp: Rowing (ergometer (C2, RP3) and on the water data logging - public 'beta' version

For all the rowers who,

  • want auto pause so their speed graphs to be readable.
  • want to log more than HR from a erg workout. 

 As of today, I uploaded a public "beta" version of my row app. I build it for de Fenix 6,7 vivo 4,5 and Forerunner 265 and 955. 

 It has the following features:

  • Auto pause on speed. It can be set between a split of 1:50 to 2:59 and will trigger the pause if your speed drop below the set split. If 3:00 is set the auto pause is off.
  • Auto pause on spm. It can be set between 15 to 30 SPM and will trigger the pause if your SPM drop below the set stroke rate. If 14 is set the auto pause is off.
  • Stop rowing detection (not on C2). If no stroke is detected for 4 seconds, the SPM will be set to "null" triggering the auto pause if set above 14 SPM. If not, it will keep recording but won't store SPM data.
  • Auto lap after 500m can be turned on or off.
  • HR zonetracking of recorded activities over 14 days and HR zone 14 day overview.
  • Training modes can be set for heartrate zones, interval on distance or time.

The app can be used on the water and on the erg (RP3 or C2). To use the RP3 the RP3-app should be connected with the USB.

If you have suggestions or encounter problems, use this post. Keep in mind I don’t posses all the watches to test everything. Please be as detailed as possible.

Link to app: Row Autopause | Garmin Connect IQ

  • I'll have to check the compatibility. I'm also making some changes (laps on C2 and watt in the app and a new algoritme for the stroke rate). If I don't forget I'll add the watch in the new version. In about a month max I'm done testing and it should be online. If I didn't add it please come back to me.

  • I have just released the new version with also your watch type. Please let me know is everything works fine.

  • Hi Collin, I have recently bought a refurbished RP3 and I'm really glad to find this app from you which has all the right functions and also works with an RP3! But I would like to know what personal data will be collected from my watch and the privacy policy. Thank you.

  • Hi Collin, I have recently bought a refurbished RP3 and I am so glad to find this app you developed, which has all the needed functions and most  importantly works with RP3! But I would also like to know what personal data will be transferred from the watch and what the privacy policy is. Thank you.

  • No personal data is transferred, stored, collected and communicated to something external like a server.

    Only the saved FIT file is use/stored by Garmin when saving as with every activity.

    Locally (on the watch) there is temporary data stored. For example Hr history of activities max 14days old. This data is not accessible by anyone or anything (except the app)

    The sole reason the app is made is: I want it for myself as a rower. And because sharing is easy I let others use it. The downside is for others is that I don't develop anything that would not benefit myself if it's a big time investment.