Running apps for Gear S

[drjosephkim]

I'm sure that some of us are runners who chose to get the Gear S so that we don't need to carry a smartphone when we go for a run. I've observed that there is some confusion regarding the fitness/running apps that are available for the Gear S. For example, the Samsung S Health app has a "running" mode that allows you to use the built-in GPS (outdoors) and built-in HR sensor on the Gear S while it's on standalone mode. But, this app won't track your pace when you're running indoor on a treadmill.

The Nike+ app can also use the built-in GPS to provide speed/distance information. The Nike+ app seems to be the only app so far that uses the built-in sensor found in the Gear S to estimate your speed when you're on a treadmill. I can't seem to find a way to calibrate this function. Also, I can't seem to find a way to get the Nike+ app to use the built-in HR monitor when I'm running.

Other apps like MapMyRun and Endomondo are simply "companion" apps that require that you run the app on the phone and the Gear S simply becomes an extension of the screen. Users who expect these apps to run in standalone mode (not paired to phone) will be disappointed.

Why can't we get a standalone running app for the Gear S that uses the built-in GPS (outdoor), the built-in sensor to track pace when you're running on a treadmill, and use the built-in HR sensor? Neither the S Health nor the Nike+ does all of that together.

 

[gman901]

I have the same question, but I'm trying to Google the resolution since I haven't had any luck with folks responding on this forum. I need to find a user forum for the Gear watch that's friendly do doors like me.

 

[rquinn19]

I have the same question, but I'm trying to Google the resolution since I haven't had any luck with folks responding on this forum. I need to find a user forum for the Gear watch that's friendly do doors like me.

Not sure what you mean, but the OP is more of a statement and not a question. There is no app that does it all. They all have their positives and negatives.

 

[hackerse7en]

its Sad that theres no running app development. please some tizen dev port any standalone running app

 

[sadek169]

Endomondo has launched standalone app dedicated only for Sony smartwatch ... any hope to port this app to Gear S ?????

 

[ebroker]

Ooops meant to post this in the Trackwatch thread... but liking the Nike+ app as a stand alone recorder...

 

[arch99]

Endomondo has launched standalone app dedicated only for Sony smartwatch ... any hope to port this app to Gear S ?????

I'd love this too, are then any awesome devs out there that could make this happen?

 

[lauerp]

Well, the only way that I found was to move Android port, so I can use some apps like My trails. But as it's under development, it has a lot of bugs and some sensors aren't working by now but will do on a close future (hope so) like heart rate monitor and light sensor, but it's still better than Tizen in my opinion.

 

[jabekitten]

Samsung no longer will sync to Nike after a run since Nike update. Disappointing

 

[sangriaa]

Samsung no longer will sync to Nike after a run since Nike update. Disappointing

That's messed up. They created such a nice watch with Samsung Milk + Nike Running. Now they consciously destroyed all of this beautiful features ! WHY WHY WHY?