I need to know do you need an actual sensor for the Nike+ for you shoe, if you have an IPhone 4?

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LovePINK October 10, 2011

I need to know do you need an actual sensor for the Nike+ for you shoe, if you have an IPhone 4?

The man today at the Nike Factory store told me I didnt need the actual sensor for my shoe if I have the app on my iphone 4. So I didnt get it, and came home and tried to get it to work (with no sensor) and typically enough, it didnt work. So How is this phone supposed to recognize a shoe with no chip?!?! And if it is a case of the device is the only thing tracking everything, than why cant i run in KSwiss or Adidas? Please help before I spend money that I may not have needed to.

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deorganic 7 months ago

I believe you need the Nike GPS app... itunes.apple.com/us/app/nike-gps/id387771637?mt=8 Uses the GPS in the phone, far more accurate than Sensor + Nike+ app anyhow. I am looking forward to using this myself.

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rdy0329 2011-10-11 01:13:56

You still need the oval sensor that you put inside your running shoes but it doesn't require the dock receiver anymore. Once you got the oval sensor set up, open settings and turn on Nike+. alternatively, you can buy the Nike app online for GPS based tracking. Whatever floats your boat.

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speedy2171 2011-10-14 12:47:58

You do NOT need the sensor. It runs off the GPS feature of the phone

deorganic 2011-10-14 12:57:34

I think if you have the sensor in your shoe and the GPS cuts out, then it hits the sensor so that it keeps working. That is how the Nike+ watch works at least, I would assume it is the same thing here. So, no you don't need the Sensor in the shoe, but doesn't hurt to have it either.

rdy0329 2011-10-14 13:29:43

@speedy, what i meant was if you want to use a sensor, you can (it tracks your running, like a pedometer) you can activate the Nike+ app on the settings if you are going the sensor route. ALTERNATIVELY, you can also dismiss the need for a sensor and download the Nike+ GPS app available on the appstore. Two DIFFERENT choices.

speedy2171 2011-10-14 15:12:13

I understand that, but the questions essence was can I do entirely without the sensor. The anser is no, one does not. Once that is corrected in your statement, the rest is true. The person asking the question knows that a sensor works, they want to know that they can do without.

NothinbutTru7h 2011-10-12 10:07:41

Yes, you do need the $20.00 insert that goes in the bottom of your shoe. It connects with bluetooth to your iPhone/iPod touch. I have one and it works great.

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mitchell 2012-03-14 00:33:02

You don't need the shoe pod. You need the Nike+ GPS App for your iPhone. It uses GPS to find out your speed, distance, and pace. It can use the shoe pod as well for more accurate tracking, but it is not necessary. You might be confusing the default Nike+ app on your phone with the GPS one, which can be bought in the app store for $1.99. And if you do get the shoe pod, it is recommended that you use Nike+ compatible shoes, but you can get a pouch that attaches to any shoe with laces to put the shoe pod in. I run in Saucauny shoes and use a pouch for my shoe pod and it works perfectly.

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whubsch 2012-04-07 19:40:38

What about if I have an iPod Touch 4th generation? Can I still run without a Nike+ sensor?

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