If you’re looking for an in-home workout solution, you might have come across Peloton’s integration with the Apple Watch. With this integration, you can leave your iPhone in another room and use your Apple Watch and Peloton app to keep track of your workouts. But did you know that you can also connect your AirPods to Peloton?
However, since Peloton’s workout machines are not part of Apple’s ecosystem, you have to reset the Bluetooth connection on your AirPods to avoid accidentally connecting them to your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch during your workouts. Here’s how you can connect your AirPods to Peloton:
1. Make sure that both AirPods are placed in the charging case.
2. Open the lid of the AirPods charging case and press and hold the reset button on the back of the charging case for three to five seconds.
3. Once the amber light blinks three times, it will be properly reset.
4. Close the lid of the AirPods charging case.
5. From the Peloton’s touchscreen, navigate to the Bluetooth devices section.
6. Select the name of your AirPods from the list of available devices.
7. Wait until the status changes to paired.
8. Tap the Peloton logo in the bottom center of the screen to return to the featured page.
9. Start a workout to make sure that the AirPods have been properly paired.
Once the audio starts playing through your AirPods, you’re good to go and can start using them with your Peloton. However, there is one catch. Apple does not explicitly state that AirPods are rated for workouts, and they do not come with an official water or sweat resistance rating. This means that you could end up damaging your AirPods during your workouts, forcing you to replace them altogether.
If you’re looking for workout and sweat-resistant options, here are a few to consider:
1. Powerbeats Pro: These are as close as you can get to a set of Apple AirPods with sweat resistance. They include the Apple H1 chip for easy pairing and offer up to 9 hours of battery life on a single charge or up to 24 hours when you include the charging case.
2. Bose SoundSport: Bose is well known for having some of the best sounding headphones out there. The SoundSport earbuds are sweat and weather resistant and come with an inline control module. In addition to pairing via Bluetooth, you can also pair the SoundSport using NFC, which can be extremely convenient.
3. JBL Endurance Peak 2: JBL is a company that might not be as popular as it once was, but there’s no denying the reliability of its accessories. The Endurance Peak 2 features up to 30 hours of total playback time, and the PowerHook design ensures that the headphones won’t fall off or become dislodged during a workout.
In conclusion, while AirPods might be a popular choice for many, there are plenty of great alternatives out there that offer sweat and water resistance. So, whether you choose to use your AirPods or go for a sweat-resistant option, you can now connect them to your Peloton and enjoy your workouts with ease.