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justonwo

01-05-19 10:56 PM

New iPad Pro and ANT+

I'm trying to use my new iPad with Zwift, but I can't seem to find a way to pick up ANT+. I have the Garmin USB ANT+ transmitter/receiver, which works just fine with my MacBook, but when I use the USB to USB-C adapter to connect it to my iPad, it clearly doesn't work. This generation of iPad is relatively new with the USB-C port. Is anyone aware of an ANT+ adapter that will work with these new iPads?

em.jay.el

01-07-19 08:29 AM

I am not aware of an adapter that works for ANT+ for the new ipads. Would using bluetooth be an option? I use Bluetooth to connect my smart trainer to my iPad Air 2 for Zwift. It works great.

justonwo

01-07-19 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by em.jay.el (Post 20736044)

I am not aware of an adapter that works for ANT+ for the new ipads. Would using bluetooth be an option? I use Bluetooth to connect my smart trainer to my iPad Air 2 for Zwift. It works great.

I found a great solution. A company called North Pole Engineering has released a product called CABLE that converts ANT+ signals to Bluetooth. Problem solved.

https://npe-inc.com/cableinfo/

unterhausen

01-08-19 10:25 AM

the official Ant website has a directory of compatible devices. Might be out of date https://www.thisisant.com/directory/

JohnJ80

01-09-19 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justonwo (Post 20736826)

I found a great solution. A company called North Pole Engineering has released a product called CABLE that converts ANT+ signals to Bluetooth. Problem solved.

https://npe-inc.com/cableinfo/

This works great. I know of several people who use this exactly as you describe.

justonwo

01-13-19 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnJ80 (Post 20740328)

This works great. I know of several people who use this exactly as you describe.

Yep, I just received it a few days ago and it works exactly as described. I need to put it through its paces, as I've heard a few people express concern about the range, but it seems to do the job so far.

caloso

01-13-19 10:28 PM

The 4iiii HRM also works as a ANT+ to BT bridge. Works great.

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