How To Pair an ANT+ Power Meter
Pairing your PowerTap (Desktop)
Follow these instructions if you're on Windows or Mac:
Step 1: Open the TrainerRoad app, go to the Devices section, and confirm ANT+ displays as "On" (top, right-hand corner of the window).
Step 2: Wake up the power meter by pedaling, hover over the Power Meter tile, and click to begin pairing.
Pairing is complete when your power meter is bordered in green.
Step 3: After it's paired, click on the power meter tile again to open the Device Settings menu. From here, select "Calibrate".
You're ready to ride after you calibrate.
Pairing your PowerTap (Mobile)
Follow these instructions if you're on iOS or Android:
Step 1: Open the TrainerRoad app, navigate to the Devices section, and make sure ANT+ displays as "On".
Step 2: Wake up the power meter by pedaling, and tap on the Power Meter.
The power meter is paired when it's bordered in green.
Step 3: Tap on the power meter again to drill into the device settings.
Step 4: Tap "Calibrate".
You're ready to ride after you calibrate.
Pairing your PowerTap (Legacy)
Follow these instructions if you're on the Legacy app:
Step 1: Open the TrainerRoad app, and go to the Devices section.
If you're seeing "ANT Channel Error", make sure your ANT+ is set up properly.
Step 2: Select Pair next to Power Meter
Make sure that the signal is displaying as either "Good" or "Excellent". Anything less might give you odd data when TrainerRoad is straining to pick up the signal.
Step 3: Make sure that Enable VirtualPower is UN-checked.
If VirtualPower is enabled, TrainerRoad will ignore readings from power meters and derive power from speed readings. Make sure to un-check the box pictured below. You're now ready to ride!
