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Will the 735XT pair with Zwift footpod?

Hi guys,

I was just wondering what would be the best way to use Zwift Running with my 735XT, there are basically two options:

1) Get a Garmin foot-pod (USD 70) and a ANT to Bluetooth bridge (USD 70) which seems like a very expensive option.

2) Get the Zwift Runpod (https://zwift.com/shop/product/zwift-runpod) which will transmit directly to the iPad via Bluetooth (USD 40).

My doubt is if the Zwift Runpod will conect to my 735XT in order to upload all the run data to Garmin Connect, has anyone tried this?

Thanks,

Matias

0 matosimone over 4 years ago

Guys,

Ive just came across this:

https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/01/garmin-adds-bluetooth-heart-rate-running-data-broadcasting-for-fr245-fr945.html

Seems like Garmin is updating the firmware with a Virtual Run running profile, this could mean that you could use the Garmin Footpod and connect to Zwift via your watch.

Any ideas welcome!

0 tmk2 over 4 years ago in reply to matosimone

Unfortunately this feature is reserved for some of the latest models only. The 735XT won't get it.

Now getting back to your questions from your first post.

From what I managed to find out, the zwift foot pod is bluetooth only, and won't work with the 735XT as it supports ANT+ sensors only.

0 matosimone over 4 years ago in reply to tmk2

Thanks for the answer, are you entirely positive that this model wont get the update?

If it's gonna take more time then I can wait, if this model will definitely be left out, then I'll think on what to do, because I would rather get then Garmin ANT+ footpod than the zwift pod which will only work for zwift and not for working out in the treadmill "zwiftless".

Mato

0 tmk2 over 4 years ago in reply to matosimone

matosimone said:
are you entirely positive that this model wont get the update?

I don't have any inside knowledge so I cannot be 100% sure, but the 735XT is way over 3 years old, and the last firmware update was over 1 year ago. I find it highly unlikely for ANY new features to appear on the 735XT.