User Documentation: Fitness On Demand Watch App

The Fitness On Demand (FOD) mobile app now comes with a companion watch app to enhance your workout experience by accessing vital fitness data, such as heart rate and calories burned. Follow the steps below to ensure smooth integration and usage.

Getting Started

1. Ensure that the watch app is installed on your watch. 

   • If you have the FOD mobile app installed, the watch app should automatically download. To verify it's enabled on iOS, check for the FOD app logo on your device.

     

   • Once installed, proceed to the next step.
2. Grant Permissions to Fitness On Demand:
   • The FOD app needs permission to access your health data on your iPhone.
   • Open the FOD app and you will be prompted to accept permissions. These can also be enabled manually in your health app 

   • Allow the app to access the following data from your Health app:

     • Active Energy
     • Date of Birth
     • Heart Rate
     • Workouts

     
     
     

• Ensure Apple Health sync is enabled in the FOD app under Profile > Settings > Integrations

  
  
  
  

• After allowing permissions in the mobile app, Ensure to grant the necessary permissions after launching the FOD watch app.

Geofence Activation

• The FOD mobile app works with your fitness facility to create a geofencing around their building. This is a virtual, geographic boundary that enables software to trigger a response when a mobile device enters or leaves a particular area.
• In our case, it allows your app to automatically log your gym visit and prompts you to start your workout.

Starting a Workout

• Once the watch app is connected, you will see a Start button on your smartwatch. Tap the button to begin tracking your workout.

• The watch app will sync data in real time and you can choose to display your heart rate tile on any compatible display in your fitness facility. The way your heart rate tile is displayed will adjust based on the rest of the screen content. Here are a few examples.

• On Watch
   

  
  
  

• On entertainment channels

• On HIIT Circuits

• On General Displays

Workout Completion & Data Sync

• Select End Workout on your watch app when your workout is complete.
   

  

   

• You can monitor your workout stats directly within the FOD mobile app or your preferred Health app, as the data is transferred seamlessly.

Troubleshooting Integration Issues

•  User info is not displayed correctly
  • Open the Apple Health app and ensure your Date of Birth setting is correct. If changes are made a full reboot of both watch and phone may be required.

Compatibility

The watch app integrates with a variety of devices and operating systems. Below are the supported versions and ranges:

iOS and WatchOS Compatibility

• Supported:
  • iOS 15+
  • WatchOS 8+
• Installable with Variable Support:
  • iOS 18
  • WatchOS 11
  • While these versions will be installable, support and experience may vary due to their recency.

Android and WearOS Compatibility

• Best Supported:
  • Android 11.0 - 14.x
  • WearOS 3.0 - 4.x
• Installable with Variable Support:
  • Android 15.x
  • WearOS 5.x
  • These versions will be installable, but support and experience may vary due to the latest updates.

Additional Notes

• Ensure that your phone’s Bluetooth is enabled and connected to your watch for smooth data syncing.
• The watch app should always be within range of your phone when syncing workout data.

• Ensure that the watch app is installed on your watch. On iOS, make sure the app is enabled in the Watch app settings.