it seems to suggest on apple website this can be done as long as you have a series 3 or better.
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Apple Fitness+ Launches Today: Worthy Alternative to Peloton for Apple Watch Users
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I’m pretty sure someone could get the benefits of the workouts on an appletv, iPad, or whatever without having the watch.
Yeah, the watch adds to the experience but the watch isn’t necessary to follow the videos any more than it‘s required to exercise in general.
According to Matthew Moniz's video comments section, you would NOT be able to use Airplay 2 capability built-in to your TV. There is an "Airplay" button in the app, but only Apple TVs show up as an option. Probably because of the connection requirements with the Apple Watch. Hopefully in the future, Airplay capability to any Airplay capable device gets added - I'm definitely disappointed with this lack of functionality.
I doubt it to be fair, Apple will hit you hard where they have no competition or you are device locked within their eco-system, but where they are chasing someone like Peleton whatever they come out with will be priced at the same level or lower.
So you’re telling me that all of us that put in the work to stay in shape and improve our bodies need to just quit to make you feel more comfortable? That sounds quite selfish on your behalf, asking the whole world to change for you.
Instead, work on improving yourself. It’ll make you happier and improve your quality of life.
It looks good, but its panel is still to big for what I want. I just need a stability bar with speed and elevation controls. I don’t need a screen or fans or a book/tablet mount. I want it to feel open when I walk or run.
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14.3 is out. I've got the Fitness+ on my iPhone now. I also upgraded my iPad but can't find the app anywhere, so I'm curious as to how that works.
I won't be able to get my workout in until probably 5 hours from now (still working) but I'm looking forward to trying it out tonight.
I won't be able to get my workout in until probably 5 hours from now (still working) but I'm looking forward to trying it out tonight.
I'm in the same boat re: the iPad. The link on the Fitness+ website takes me to the listing for the phone app which isn't compatible with my iPad (10.5" Pro).
My wife swears by the Peloton and the app. I asked her if she'd try out Fitness+ and she didn't even consider it (she owns a Apple Watch too). She's an avid user of the bike and the app, so she doesn't mind the subscription fee. Though I think the monthly subscription price is totally absurd as well, but Peloton has it's legion of dedicated followers.
I think I am going to stick with my Peloton. But if I did not have one, Apple Fitness+ would be an option for sure.
Same here. I managed to get to a page on the iPad app store which listed an iPad Activity app but said (at the top) something like “This app requires features not available on this iPad”. As this was on a 2018 iPad Pro seems something must be wrong to me...
Good idea, I should pick one up. Hopefully HDCP isn’t used (which would prevent those adapters from working).
Same. Here's the link, by the way https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fitness/id1208224953
There are a few of us grumbling about it on Twitter right now. Let's hope it's just a bug.
12.9 inch iPad Pro (2020) with iOS 14.3 - So, what’s the deal? This isn’t gonna work if I have to use my iPhone.
For me it’s only working on the Apple TV not the iPhone as it keeps searching for the Apple Watch
