Mio ALPHA - Pairing Tips and Procedures

MIO Alpha User Guide 09
tIps for paIrIng
• The Alpha must be in EXERCISE mode, reading your heart rate, before pairing.
• Position the receiving device within 3 metres (9 feet) of the Alpha.
• Stay 10 metres (30 feet) from other ANT+ or Bluetooth sensors and devices.
paIrIng WIth Iphone apps
1. If you are using the ANT+ version of iPhone, plug in the ANT+ dongle.
2. If you are using Bluetooth Smart technology, turn on the Bluetooth function of your iPhone.
3. Open the app to pair with. Instructions vary for each app, but typically you add or scan for the
heart rate sensor using the app’s Settings mode.
Note: Once you have paired with the app, it will automatically recognize Alpha each time you use the app.
4. Repeat for each app that you want to pair with.
paIrIng WIth androId™ apps – bluetooth® smart
• Open the Android’s Settings menu and follow the standard Bluetooth pairing process to add or
scan for the Alpha heart rate sensor.
After you pair the Alpha to your Android, all apps will be automatically paired.
paIrIng WIth androId apps – ant+™
1. If your Android phone does not have a built-in ANT+ receiver, plug in the ANT+ dongle.
2. Open the app to pair with. Instructions vary for each app, but typically you add or scan for the
heart rate sensor using the app’s Setting mode.
Note: Once you have paired with the app, it will automatically recognize Alpha each time you use the app.
3. Repeat for each app that you want to pair with.
paIrIng WIth receIVIng deVIces such as bIke computers
Instructions vary for each device. Follow the instructions for receiving heart rate data from a chest
strap; your device will register the Alpha heart rate sensor.