Power meter specialist 4iiii Innovations has integrated Apple technology to create… ‘the world’s first power meter with Find My and an innovative new companion app.’
4iiii has integrated Apple Find My technology directly into its new PRECISION+ power meter platform, and is now available on the PRECISION 3+ device. By leveraging Apple’s network of over 1.5 billion Apple users, cyclists will now be able to track their power meters using their Apple devices.
PRECISION+ offers real time ‘Terrain Auto-Optimizing’ to offer up optimal performance and accuracy across various riding surfaces. This is done by using an accelerometer on smooth steady state cruising and automatically switching to a gyroscope on rough terrain, gravel or for high RPM sprints.
In addition to PRECISION+ with Apple Find My, 4iiii has unveiled its ‘Ride’ companion watch app, designed to offer cyclists another way to track and analyze their performance. The watch app offers Bluetooth connectivity, enabling integration with fitness sensors (non-drive side and dual power meters, and heart rate monitors such as 4iiii’s own Viiiiva) from 4iiii and most manufacturers.
Cyclists can now access workout views, live heart rate, power, speed, cadence and distance directly on their watch.
The app uploads comprehensive ride statistics, including GPS routes, in .FIT and Apple Fitness files. It is natively configured as part of the Apple Health Kit, allowing riders to track their activity, calories, and other activity metrics.
The app also supports auto sync to Strava, enabling automatic workout sharing and enhancing the social aspect of cycling. The company adds that, with the 4iiii Ride App, there is no need for a conventional head unit; cyclists can rely on their watch to capture key information, whether they are on the road, gravel, or in the mountains.
“We wanted to do more than just release another power meter,” said Phil White, President and CEO of 4iiii.
“With the addition of Find My integration and seamless use with Apple devices, the PRECISION+ platform really shows where we can go with this technology as bikes (and their users) get smarter and more connected.”
Eric Gerstenbuhler, Director of Global Operations, Sales, and Marketing for 4iiii, added “The best innovations are the ones that simplify, not complicate.
“By extending the functionality of our app, riders can integrate with the tech they’re already wearing to have a convenient way to view, track and analyze their rides.”
The PRECISION 3+ Powermeter, featuring Apple Find My, is now available for purchase as Ride Ready on Shimano cranks or on existing cranks as part of 4iiii’s Factory Install program. The PRECISION 3+ PRO Powermeter will be available soon on Ultegra and Dura Ace dual sets. The Ride companion watch app is currently available for free download in the App Store and available through the 4iiii app.
