I currently use a Tacx Neo smart trainer which has cadence, speed and power meters which all use ANT+. I get speed/cadence sensor detection but not power. Is this a compatibility issue? ANyway I can get the two to link or is this for Tacx/Garmin to resolve?
I wouldn't assume support for power sensors were ever intended for the FR230/235
I get speed/cadence sensor detection but not power. Is this a compatibility issue?
According to DC Rainmaker, neither the FR230 nor the FR235 supports ANT+ power sensors for cycling (although he notes that some Connect IQ apps could possibly obtain readings from power sensors, so I guess it means Garmin's firmware itself lends no user-accessible support, but the Connect IQ API may allow developers to connect and interact with such peripherals).
I had a look through the Garmin FR230/235 Owner's Manual, and could find no mention of the use of power sensors – or indeed any cycling-related sensors specifically – and the FR235's product specifications on Garmin's web site only state,
ANyway I can get the two to link or is this for Tacx/Garmin to resolve?
I don't think there is anything to resolve, when Garmin has apparently not promised any support for power sensors. I suppose you could pester Tacx to develop something with Connect IQ that will talk to its hardware product.
Would have been nice to have this feature. I can still upload my Zwift workouts to Strava but would like to have the power readings in GC. I have tried importing the fit file, but there seems to be an issue with the local time in the file and it imports at a different time than recorded which is a bit annoying! So currently I run and indoor ride activity to record the session in GC. Not sure if my Edge 100 will pick up all of the sensors. Think I will try that next.
