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116 Questions from the Community
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No, there are manufacturers that sell small velcro pouches to hold the sensor. I have one I use with my favorite pair of Asics. I just velcro the strap through the laces. I actually prefer this to using it in the insole because I don't have to disassemble the shoe after each run to turn off the sensor.
- Answered by Ryan O from Louisville
- Oct 22, 2009
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Will it work with a non Nike shoe without a shoe pouch?
Will it work with a non Nike shoe without a shoe pouch?
- Asked by Joann P from Castro Valley
- Dec 26, 2009
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Yes it does. I just put mine in my shoelaces. it doesnt move around at all and it stays in place. but that also matters on what shoes you have,
- Answered by Daniel T from Moorabbin
- Jan 8, 2010
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Do I need to purchase the Nike+ app or will it come w/the sensor?Trying to figure out everything needed for this to work on my Itouch 4th and cost.
Basically I am trying to make sure that I do not get this product thinking I just need to pay $19 and then find out I need to purchase other things to make this items work. It is a 4th Generation Itouch.
THANK YOU- Asked by Emily D from Westminster
- Dec 5, 2011
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I have a Itouch 4GEN it has a software builtin its a little tricky getting to it though
go to settings>in the side bar scrool down and you'll see the NIKE+IPOD APP click on it just click on and set it up. In the end go to the second or first page of your ipod desktop and you'll find it hope this info was helpful AHSAN- Answered by Ahsan K
- Dec 22, 2011
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Do I need the Nike+ sensor with the 5G Nano ?
- Asked by Steve N from Toronto
- Nov 5, 2009
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I found out the answer myself. My question was related to the 5G Nano which I already knew had a built in receiver (so I don't need a receiver). But as the 5G Nano also has a built in accelerometer that can act as a pedometer (from the Apple web site), I also knew that the 5G Nano with NO OTHER ATTACHMENTS can track steps. So my original question was "Do I need the Nike+ sensor with the 5G Nano?"
I've since found out that although the built in pedometer can track steps, it doesn't track forward motion (just up and down), so it can't keep track of distance. If the Nike+ sensor is used in a shoe (and calibrated correctly) it can track distance.
So the answer to my question is "perhaps". Anyway, I've bought the Nike+ sensor and I'll give it a try.- Answered by Steve N from Toronto
- Nov 21, 2009
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Does the Nike+ GPS app and the sensor go hand-in-hand? Or do I not need the sensor at all?
What's the deal between these two things?
- Asked by Harry C from Anaheim
- Jan 22, 2012
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No. You don't need the sensor if you've got the app.
- Answered by Randell C from Cincinnati
- Mar 29, 2012
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Can I calibrate the Nike Sensor on a treadmill instead of walking or running on a street?
- Asked by Cindy S from Birmingham
- Jan 27, 2010
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To quote from the NikeRunning.com FAQ Section:
A treadmill is not a good place to calibrate your Nike+ sensor. Calibrating on a treadmill may affect the accuracy of the sensor for several reasons, including additional treadmill surface movement, incline, and resistance. Your stride can also change when you run on a treadmill.
Nike+ technology relies on a sensitive piezoelectric accelerometer that monitors your foot strike when you walk or run and determines the amount of time your foot spends on the ground; This contact time is directly related to your pace. So when you calibrate, you’re actually letting the software learn your typical walking and running gaits.- Answered by David P from Savannah
- Jan 30, 2010
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what does the nike+ipod sensor do?
- Asked by Jennifer L P from Kentwood
- Dec 27, 2009
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can two different people use two different sensors on the one i phone?
- Asked by Deborah R from Benalla
- Mar 24, 2012
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Yes, the iPhone 4 onwards has a multi-touch display. Most applications are compatible.
- Answered by Aditya M from Sacramento
- May 6, 2012
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What if my Nike shoes came with a built in sensor and all i need is the ipod attachment? Can i buy that separately?
- Asked by Nancy M from Brooklyn
- Dec 4, 2009
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It depends on what ipod you will be using more recent ipods have it bulit in but if you have an older modelyou will meed a sensor. check inside your shoe (under the insret as well to make sure you dont need the sensor)
- Answered by Oliver E from Wellington
- Jan 1, 2010
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Hi, does this sensor works for the Nike GPS watch? thank you!
- Asked by Angelo P from Santo Domingo
- Feb 26, 2012
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Does the Nike Sensor have to be worn on or in the shoe to work? Can I attach it to my clothing and it still work?
- Asked by Michelle P from Raleigh
- Mar 24, 2012
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Will use of this contribute towards any data usage on the iPhone?
- Asked by Kim P from Perth
- May 19, 2010
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It won't unless you BUY the 1.99 app from the app store. You can turn the free one on by going into settings.
- Answered by Peter H from Missoula
- Apr 4, 2012
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This is silly, but you have to run WITH the ipod/phone right? I've just bought the sensor to use with my iphone 4.. So I have to run with the phone..
--I'm a little worried about running with the phone. Will the constant up-and-down impact of me running hurt the phone in anyway? I just don't want to hurt my new phone :-)
- Asked by Amelia C from Southbank
- Sep 18, 2010
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The up and down impact shouldn't hurt the phone in anyway but if you are still worried buy an Armband for the iphone 4, this will ensure the iphone isn't thrown about in your pocket when running and doesn't seem to pull your ear phones out as much.
- Answered by Sam O
- Jan 16, 2011
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Does the Nike + iPod Sensor work with iOS4?
- Asked by Philip H from Orem
- Jun 30, 2010
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I just purchased an iphone 4s. Do I only need to purchase the sensor now?
the app is already installed but it asks me to activate the sensor and I didnt realize I needed the sensor
- Asked by Martha C from Norman
- Jan 3, 2012
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You only need to buy the Sensor,
Once you have purchased the sensor simply go in to settings on you're iPhone scroll to the bottom and turn on the Nike + app and connect you sensor.- Answered by Anthony C
- Feb 6, 2012
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My iphone 3GS was bought in China which has no wifi, can I still use the sensor?
My iphone 3GS was bought in China which has no wifi, can I still use the sensor?
- Asked by Zhang D
- Nov 18, 2010
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If the latest Nano already has an accelerometer (pedometer feature), then what extra benefit does this Nike sensor provide? Heart rate??
Nike sensor seems to be redundant with Nano pedometer feature.
- Asked by Mark F from Loveland
- Dec 3, 2009
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No, not heart rate. There are some gym machines that have a 30pin output which is iPod/Apple compatable, but not many. The Nano's built-in pedometer really only counts steps although it does it wil an accelerometer (which is pretty neat- most pedometers are much more crude). The Nike sensor and asociated software is able to analyse distance NOT by asking you to enter pace-length but by analysing accelerometer data and deriving steps/distance/pace from that. That's also why it needs to go on your shoe- it needs arc information to do all this fun stuff.
- Answered by Peter C from Townsville
- Dec 20, 2009
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Do I need a wireless internet connection on my ipod touch while I run for the data to be collected?
- Asked by Christine A from Kaukauna
- Sep 19, 2011
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does this work with the ipod touch 4
- Asked by Jennifer C from Wapakoneta
- Jul 22, 2011
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