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If you have a [[Best Running Watch| Garmin 910XT, 310XT 610, Epix, or 920XT]] then it is possible to display your [[Pace From A Footpod]] while getting other data from the GPS. I believe this is the optimal configuration for most runners. In addition, I found that turning the GPS off and relying on the Footpod dramatically increases the battery life of a Garmin watch.
=Bluetooth Footpods=
There are a number of Bluetooth Footpods on the market, but there are various compatibility issuesthat I've tested. {| class="wikitable" ! ! Polar Stride Sensor! i-gotU! Adidas Speed Cell|-| * The [[Polar M400Stryd]]| Worksfootpod is vastly superior to any other footpod, but the sensor is huge. | Not compatible| The watch needs to be paired with also a Polar Stride Sensor to activate the configuration menuslot more expensive. Provides cadenceEven at its higher price, but no automatic calibration or stride lengthit's great value for money.|-| * The [[MilestonePod]] is the best option if you're not going for [[Polar V800Stryd]](and arguably is worth having for tracking shoe mileage even if you have Stryd.) MilestonePod has great compatibility and accuracy. | Works* While the Adidas Speed Cell is accurate, but it doesn't work well with Polar devices and is more expensive than the sensor is hugeMilestonePod. | Not compatible| * The watch needs to be paired with a Polar Stride Sensor to activate is large and is not as accurate as the configuration menusother options. Provides cadenceIt's only worth considering if you have a Polar watch, but no automatic calibration or stride lengthand even then, there are better options.|{{:Footpods-Bluetooth-table}}
=Troubleshooting =
There are relatively few things to go wrong with the foot pod.
