MIO: Training Insights 4+

I seriously want to love it, the app has some awesome features and my MioPod is very cool. However, the app almost never works the way it’s supposed to. It’s frustrating and honestly for someone like me who likes to see the results, it’s discouraging me from completing my workouts because my data never syncs or the server is down. Always something. If you are considering this app/device I would try something different.

I’ve had several Mio products in the past and always had good experiences. I loved my MioAlpha2 and Mio VELO and I was disappointed when they were no longer supported. Hey, nothing lasts forever. Then to my surprise appeared the MioPOD! Admittedly I didn’t hesitate, I just ordered one. I had no idea - I’ve been blown away! Far more comfortable and accurate than any chest or wrist monitor I’ve owned to date. Pairs quickly with every device I’ve tried it with. The colors prompts on the MioPOD keep you apprised of where you’re working in your HR zones. Even better it utilizes (5) FirstBeat performance analytics (and Vo2 is being added soon I hear - SCORE!) which are displayed in the App. If you’re not familiar research FirstBeat analytics because the MioApp blows all other apps away in the presentation of your training data. I’ve done the Garmin’s and Huawei Band 4 Pro and they don’t even come close - hear me - NOT EVEN CLOSE!! I’ve had zero issues with the monitor losing connectivity or HR readings. I’ve had no issues getting support feedback/answers from Mio. If you’re having issues with the App I respectfully suggest studying the FirstBeat features because the App gives you everything in a easy to follow format. Okay, there is one thing - I wish the face of the monitor (center where the Mio logo is) displayed your real time HR reading. Maybe with Gen2 Mio? :)

Don’t do the upgrade! This app was great until I updated it a couple weeks ago. I haven’t gotten it to work right since and it no longer saves my workouts. Tried to uninstall and reinstall and keep getting an error message when I try to login that my phone isn’t connected to a network—it is. Tried to go to the website and it no longer exists. I searched the internet and found a forum where others complained of the same. I think this company went out of business. Maybe it will still work for you if you don’t upgrade. 🤷‍♀️