Ready to train.
Connect a heart-rate sensor
Wear and activate your sensor as its manufacturer describes. Open the sensor picker in ZoneBeat, allow Bluetooth access and select your sensor. ZoneBeat uses the standard Bluetooth Heart Rate Service. Compatibility depends on the model, not just the brand. ANT+-only sensors are not supported.
Sensor missing?
Check the battery and wake the sensor. Disconnect it from other apps or equipment if it cannot maintain multiple Bluetooth connections. Keep your phone nearby and try scanning again.
Heart rate and rhythm are different
Your sensor supplies heart rate. Target cadence is the step rate you choose; ZoneBeat does not measure your actual steps. Use plus and minus to adjust the rhythm during a workout.
Calculate your heart-rate zones
In Settings, enter your maximum heart rate and calculate your zones. The default model uses the five percentage ranges described by Cleveland Clinic: 50–60%, 60–70%, 70–80%, 80–90% and 90–100%. A shared boundary belongs to the higher zone. You can also choose Olympiatoppen’s intensity scale, or edit and save your own boundaries. These are reference models, not individualized advice or an endorsement of ZoneBeat.
Choose your language
ZoneBeat starts in English (US). Choose Norwegian in Settings if you prefer. Changing language does not change your saved heart-rate zones.
Watch video while training
Start a video in an app that supports Picture in Picture, then return to ZoneBeat. Turn on “Space for video” to leave more room. Availability depends on the video service. ZoneBeat cannot overlay its display on other apps.
Trials and purchasing
You get five free completed workouts. Only workouts with at least three active minutes count; paused time and demo sessions do not. A workout in progress is never interrupted by a purchase requirement. One purchase permanently unlocks the app on devices using the same Apple Account. The trial counter is stored locally and may reset when the app is deleted.
Restore access
Open Settings → Full access → Restore purchases. Use the Apple Account you purchased with. Purchasing and restoring may require an internet connection.
Does ZoneBeat choose my cadence?
No. You choose your target steps per minute and practice following the metronome, without needing a heart-rate sensor. At the same speed, more steps per minute means shorter steps. The app does not determine an ideal cadence or measure your actual steps. Read about the research and its limitations.
Contact
Need help? Email support@zonebeatapp.com.
Send feedback during the beta
Open TestFlight, select ZoneBeat and choose “Send Beta Feedback”. Describe what happened and include your iPhone or iPad and sensor model. Share only information you want to send to the developer.
TestFlight purchases are free test purchases. They do not unlock the later App Store version.
Age ratings and exercise equipment
The App Store age rating describes the app’s content. It does not specify a safe age for using exercise equipment. Follow the equipment manufacturer’s age limits and safety instructions.