# Bike-Connected Smartwatch Apps The Peloton Watch App Uses the Google Wear OS Watch as a Sensor By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2023-04-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peloton-watch-app References: [gsmarena](https://www.gsmarena.com/new_peloton_watch_app_lets_you_use_your_wear_os_3_watch_as_a_heart_rate_monitor-news-58129.php) & [play.google](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.onepeloton.callisto&hl=en_US)  The updated Peloton Watch App has been unveiled as a more deeply integrated way for spin bike riders to track their progress and connect with their equipment. The app enables Google OS Wear watch users to utilize the device as a heart rate monitor as they exercise, which will enable real-time monitoring and allow for comparisons between exercises. The app can be accessed on all smartwatches running Wear OS 3.0 or higher including the Samsung [Galaxy Watch4](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-watch4), Watch4 Classic, Watch5 Pro, [Galaxy Watch5](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-apnea-detection), the [Pixel Watch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wear-os-6) and more. The updated Peloton Watch App is supported by Peloton's whole lineup of equipment including the Bike, Bike+, Guide, Tread and Row. Users will be able to intuitively pair their device with the system before beginning for a more cohesive workout experience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 15% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Smartwatch Fitness Apps:** Opportunity for development of more fitness apps that integrate with smartwatch technology to enhance user experience. - **Real-time Fitness Monitoring:** Opportunity for real-time monitoring of fitness progress and comparison between exercises for better workout analysis and planning. - **Integrated Workout Experience:** Opportunity to develop apps and technology that seamlessly integrate with workout equipment for a more cohesive experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fitness Industry:** Opportunity for fitness companies to develop and integrate apps and technology that enhance the user's workout experience and monitoring capabilities. - **Smartwatch Industry:** Opportunity for smartwatch companies to work with fitness companies to develop more fitness apps that integrate with their devices for a better user experience. - **Technology Industry:** Opportunity for technology companies to develop innovative solutions that integrate with workout equipment and smartwatch technology for an improved and more comprehensive workout experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Improved Smartwatch Operating Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wear-os-5.md) - [Accessible Health-Tracking Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ticwatch-e3.md) - [Elevated AI Workout Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peloton-5.md) - [AI-Powered Watch Operating Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wear-os-6.md) - [Fitness Tracking Smartwatch Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powered-by-polar.md) - [Electrocardiogram Smartwatch Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecg-app.md) - [Expanded Smartwatch Functionalities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-maps-navigation.md) - [Fitness Bike Reading Applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peloton-3.md) - [Personalized Fitness Plan Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazfit-active.md)