How to XERT Pt 2 - Doing Your First Workout or Session

[@ulfheroldjensen]

Hi Paul, By far the most instructive entry to doing a workout with XERT, that I have come across. Even as a trained engineer I find it really, really difficult to get started simply doing a workout never mind the shift in calculations behind the scenes. I have followed your instructions here but none of my screens look like yours, though. In my phone app (the XERT ECB) I have only "Home", "Activity" and "Settings". How is that?

[@Mapdec]

The Android version is a bit different. If I remember you need to click into the options on the dashboard.

[@myhandle97]

Radar source, that can only be for a Varia surely? Can't see why you would pair it on the turbo though.

[@Mapdec]

lol. That’s what I thought. Apparently it’s used by Karoo users.

[@javisan6001]

Xert can be used indoors and outdoors, Varia can be connected to ride outdoor to display incoming vehicles in your phone screen when using Xert ebc

[@Mapdec]

Thanks for sharing Javi

[@dazza9360]

Hi Paul, Love your Xert vids! I do have one question though...So do you recommend using a Garmin device or PC to run Xert?

[@Mapdec]

You can’t ‘run’ Xert on a Pc. All turbo trainer control is done via smartphone or garmin. Or a Karoo. PC/Mac is just for an additional heads up display and stats. Garmin works well outside, inside best to use smartphone.

[@dazza9360]

@@Mapdec Oh, Nice feedback I don't think I have come across this info anywhere on the Xert site. Very much appreciated. Keep up the great work

[@Mapdec]

Thank you. Now you mention it, the actual process of using Xert is not that clear. Future video for next winter for sure.

[@johnmoore2342]

Why are you forced to use a mobile phone app as well as your browser? It seems unnecessarily complicated to force the use of a second device. Why not just stick to the PC? It's one reason why I've always been put off when tempted by Xert. (And yes, I find the Zwift companion app pointless too.) Bluetooth excuses just don't cut it. If it were all PC based there'd be no need to have a separate workout player to see all the detailed stats that you need. Bad, bad design. It makes TrainerRoad look better, and better, and better.

[@Mapdec]

You’re only forced to use the mobile app. The laptop is just a bigger display. The reasons are exactly as you say. Bluetooth on mobiles is significantly more predictable. I just use Xert on mobile and put the TV on.

[@FrekeOne]

Cant find the way to start a fucking workout. Stuck in Activities nothing to click on. F**k. Worked yesterday for the first time. But not today.

[@Mapdec]

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