Questions & Answers for Nike + iPod Sensor
150 Questions from the Community
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Does the sensor work well with Vibram FiveFingers shoes?
I have Vibram FiveFingers KSO shoes. I'm wondering if it's possible to securely attach this sensor to the Vibrams since their design is radically different from normal shoes and they don't have laces.
- Asked by Jan B from Rockville
- Jun 29, 2010
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The Nike + iPod sensor will generally work with any shoe as long as you find a place to house it. You can even strap it to the outside of the shoe.
- Answered by David B from Geraldton
- Aug 6, 2010
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Why the need for sensor when Iphone 3gs has a reall gps?
I am wondering the question above. The sensor needs to be calibrated, yet a real GPS is available in the Iphone 3gs. Is it not possible to use the programme only with GPS?
- Asked by Patrick V
- Oct 29, 2009
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This sensor does not use GPS Technology. The Sensor is simply an accelerometer that measures how long your foot is in contact with the ground. It has long been known that the amount of time your foot is on the ground is inversly proportional to the speed at which you are running. Hence the calibration.
- Answered by Kevin M from Goldsboro
- Oct 29, 2009
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How accurate is the sensor to speed and distance?
Also as i get tired i tend to run slower, will the sensor assume i am still running at the same speed?
As it is only a pedometer will it just assume I'm running at the same speed as i did in the calibration, or does it adjust?- Asked by Andrew A from Brisbane
- Aug 20, 2010
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no it's not a pedometer, it contains an accelerometer. so it records how fast your foot moves and for how long. so with speed and time you have distance.
I have run everything from 1KM to 42.km with this and it's with 20m
ie I have marked out routes on my bike and then run them and the bike and nike+ within 20-30m of each other (over 20KM)
So yes I am happy with it.- Answered by Adam F from Edgehill
- Nov 9, 2010
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No. Only the 3GS I'm afraid. If you were one of the first to have the iPhone 3G you should be due an upgrade!
- Answered by Dornubari B
- Feb 7, 2010
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What do I need to have this work with my iPhone 3G?
- Asked by Shannon S from Stouffville
- Nov 19, 2009
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It isn't compatiple. Download 'runkeeper' or similar on the app store. Good application uses GPS to track and draw maps of where you have ran...
- Answered by Brendan M from Llanelli
- Nov 27, 2009
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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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what is the differences betwen the sensor and the kit ?
- Asked by Rami K from Dracut
- Mar 24, 2012
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The kit adds a receiver for the Nano
- Answered by John S from Orlando
- Jun 5, 2012
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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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Can I use the nike sensor while leaving my Iphone at home?
While running does it still keep track of my running distance and calorie burning?
- Asked by Dorith D
- Oct 21, 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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Can I transfer my run history to my new iphone?
- Asked by Michel V from Brantford
- Oct 15, 2011
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how far away from the itouch will the sensor work?
- Asked by Matt A from Perth
- Dec 29, 2009
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I have used it with another runner, I was on the bike and they were running with it - so 4 meters away
- Answered by Adam F from Edgehill
- Nov 9, 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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can i use 2 nike plus sensors with 1 ipod
- Asked by David S from Harrington
- Jan 4, 2010
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Yes, just not at the same time. It is a tiny bit of a hastle to resync to a different sensor each time you switch, though.
- Answered by Jana S from Euless
- Jan 23, 2010
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I have the 4th generation iPod Nano, can I use the Nike + iPod Sensor?
- Asked by Tia C from Dearborn Heights
- Feb 6, 2010
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Yes you can! Just make sure u get the kit with the sensor and the receiver.
- Answered by Dornubari B
- Feb 7, 2010
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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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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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Will the sensor work in my pocket so I don't have to buy shoes
- Asked by Julie S
- Oct 14, 2012
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