Tomtom Android App Review
Juvencio Parise
Note that even though the strap sizes are different, the watch module sizes remain the same. This means everything can be swapped between different straps as you see fit. For example, The Girl could wear the pink strap (smaller), and I could wear the larger strap, and then share the watch pod.
Where I think this feature could be modified to be useful is to shift it towards Weekly/Monthly goals instead. For example, the ability to show a weekly goal of running 30 miles, and then my progress towards that goal.
Finally, Race mode. Race mode enables you to virtually race against past performances on your watch. By default, the unit comes preloaded with a handful of times to race against. These times become displaced as you run and create history within the watch.
Beyond the additional cadence/altitude data fields, the unit works exactly the same as in running. It would be interesting to see TomTom look at adding support for Bluetooth Smart power meters, such as the Stages Power Meter. They would be the only watch out there to do so. Interestingly, only a handful of watches today would even be capable of enabling that scenario, they include the Garmin Fenix, Motorola Motoactv (discontinued), the Leikr GPS (not yet available).
In one example below, I did a roughly 1hr 23m run on a treadmill. I started the TomTom watch at the same moment that the treadmill started moving. And then stopped it at the completion. Because it was a typical hotel gym treadmill, it did forcibly stop me at 60m to reset itself. Thus I have two numbers to add together. I was very good in ensuring that the two distance systems (treadmill and TomTom) were stopped/started at exactly the same time.
Finally, one interesting note is that despite having internal speed and distance, the unit is unable to switch from GPS to accelerometer while in a tunnel. One of my frequent running routes takes me through some tunnels (fairly long in fact), and while other units on the market will switchover automatically to footpods, the TomTom unit will just register zero pace.
The TomTom watch is the 3rd watch on the market to offer Bluetooth Smart compatibility (behind the Motorola Motoactv and the Garmin Fenix). Only the Motorola Motoactv offered any sort of Bluetooth Smart accessory functionality though, as the Fenix solely uses Bluetooth Smart for connecting to phones (the Motoactv did both).
In addition to the backlight, the unit can be used as a day to day watch without any problems. You can swap between 12hr and 24hr time, as well as specify the date and time. It will not by default show the correct time based on time zones and your current location. But, the TomTom software on your computer will however change it to the current computer time when you connect the device.
Hmm, if you have the Edge 800 already, there is something to be said in general about staying within the same platform. One option you could look at is the FR15, which is down to $139ish right now, and the HR strap would work if you have one from the Edge 800.
Yes you can export to Garmin Connect manually, just set it up to sync and save either gpx and/or fit files and then just upload to GC. I have an issue with fit files so I just use gpx files now but works fine.
Question about editing activity names in MySports. I know I can do it in Strava and do but it would be nice to have some ability to edit names on MS to use for easily identifying races to use in training race mode. Has this ever been requested or even possible?
Hi, I need to know wich is the maximum distance that I can use the HR strap separately to the watch, and if I can use the HR strap syncs with cell phone (android 4.3) without the watch, to use apps with HR only?
However, one of the things a running watch has to get right is instant/current pace and the tomtom seems to be outsdone by the garmin. It must be a software issue because the distances and times are corect as well as average pace. But my readings are far off and slow to adjust unless there is a large (i.e
The current pace lag has been a huge issue for me, for pacing tempo runs, intervals, and race starts. The watch appears to smooth over several minutes which is too long to be useful in those situations. While my 310XT updates the pace in 10-15 seconds, or even faster with a foot pod.
I got the Multisport looking for something smaller/lighter than the Garmin for running, and it has delivered on that front. But the pace lag, less flexible lap mode, and more painful upload process are pushing me back to the 310XT. And the pool swim mode has been disappointing as well, with many false laps and no ability to view metrics like SWOLF after the workout.
I have one since they launch it. For he swim it does a decent job but for the treadmill it sucks big time. Never had a good pace that shows up. always too slow. Never got the same distance compare to the treadmill and i train on a treadmill a LOT.
Concern is what do I do with my data if I decide to change to another website and my computer crashes and the downloaded data to my computer is destroyed? Guess the data is stuck on the Tomtom website. How much data will the watch hold?
Thanks for the great review. I decided to go with the multi sport even though I understand the fr920xt is head and shoulders above. Priced at $139.99 these days it is hard to pass up for triathlons, especially when I already own a wahoo blue hr that syncs with this watch.
In other words I would do a 1/2 mile repeat, stop the watch manually, do a 1-lap recovery, then start the stop-watch for another 2-lap repeat, etc. Then after my workout, I want to be able to view the results for all 5 repeats. Do you know how to do this on the TomTom Runner GPS watch?
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I have a Tom Tom multisport and am coming up for a triathlon. What setting can/should I use to cover all 3 legs? Is it possible to switch between the 3 relevant functions whilst maintaining the cumulative time? I dont want to have to close each function and start again for each leg. Thanks
I love my mulitsport watch but today the watch display has seized ie jammed displaying only the time . How can I unjam this. The watch will reconnect with My watch charged the battery but I cannot unseize .
please help
After some more comparison and advice, I ended up going with the Garmin 910. While both have their upsides and downsides, I would say the decision came down to simplicity and convenience of the TomTom vs the more advanced training possibilities of the Garmin.
Hey, I am really torn between this and the Garmin FR15 just really not sure what to go for. Thinking about getting 2 different devices for biking and running as I am not sure if I would be doing the swimming but you never know..
Can this watch be used for multiple run styles? In addition to the running, cycling and swimming, I do a lot of walking and kayaking. So i was wondering if i could use this watch in the run feature, then change a tag when uploading onto the software? This way i can keep my stats separate.
I`m about to buy this watch (Multi-sport) online but I couldnt find one info and maybe you can help me.
Does TomTom sells the band only so taht I can replace in case of any issue? It`s because I had a Nike+ watch and the band has broken and Nike does not sell only the band, than the watch gets worthless.
Thanks.
Had a question on accuracy of tomtom runner. I got this one brand new, upgraded to latest SW release and did a short 2-mile course on 4 different days. The distance varied from 1.78 to 1.96. Now If I use it to pace myself using the virtual partner training for an event, a 200-300 meter inaccuracy can cost me as much as 30-45 secs a mile. This seems a little way off to accept. What is an acceptable measure of accuracy? I am planning to ask for a replacement as I suspect a problem with my unit.
What type of course is it?-If it is a city or street course with a bunch of turns I have seen results like this. If it is and you look on the map after of the run you might see it cutting the corners on some of turns for one run and not the next, depending on the timing of the GPS ping or trees. Still I only usually see at most a .1 discrepency in a couple of mile run. Short distance pacing is never very good on the watch and I think it has gotten worse with latest updates. I used to only see an issue in heavily treed areas, and now the pace for an entire mile may be 30 sec a mile under the time at the end of the mile. Not always off, but on an 8 mile run 2 or 3 of the miles will have the pacing consistently off.
Hi Bob, Its a wooded campus. But the foliage is not too thick. BTW, I just received a replacement which seems to work well with about < 100 m error over two miles. This seems acceptable as you are off pace by about 10 sec per km.
What is terrible is the bluetooth and android, galaxy s6, its dodgy as anything , it pairs fine, just transfering, it works first time, then not again ! seems to be a common problem. No idea if its ok on iphones.
I too enjoy my TomTom. I have the Multisport. I use it with an iphone6 and after the last few ios updates the bluetooth on my phone is all messed up. It has trouble pairing with anything. Fitbit, speakers, my TomTom, etc. Just yesterday I lost my first activity because of bluetooth transfer problems. I know how to recapture the file now but from now on will just dock the watch to the PC.
Wich would be best? I think the most important aspects for me to consider would be a good app and/or website, HR-accuracy, metrics and stats. Wich one would be a better buy? I wouldnt really care for the activity tracking on the polar. Im feeling really torn, they are very close in price for me, maybe there is another option?
My daughter bought one and ended up returning it. Poor build quality and intermittent problems on the main button, but more importantly swim lap counting was very unreliable. Its not her stroke/style, the count was fine when she used my 910.
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