Peloton machines now work with Samsung’s Wear OS smartwatches, too
Samsung announced today that its Galaxy Watch 4 and 5 smartwatches now automatically integrate with Peloton machines. That includes not only Peloton’s bikes and treadmill but also its rower and Guide strength training system.
The integration rolls out today as part of an update to the Peloton app. Basically, once you open a workout on a Peloton machine, you’ll be prompted to pair your Galaxy Watch 4 or 5 to the device. After you tap the connect button, you’ll then be able to use the smartwatch as a heart rate monitor.
The major benefits here are that you won’t have to shell out for an extra Bluetooth heart rate monitor to use Peloton’s heart rate-based features like its Strive Score. Peloton sells a $90 heart rate band that you strap to...