How to Use Nike Plus With an iPod Touch

If you have just bought Nike Plus, it can be a bit confusing to set up, but, luckily, help is at hand!

Steps

1. 1
   If you don't see the Nike + iPod app in your home screen, you will have to enable it

   • Go to the home screen
   • Tap Settings.
   • Scroll down and tap Nike + iPod.
   • At the top of the screen you will see an on/off switch next to "Nike + iPod". If this is set to off, tap it to turn it on.
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2. 2
   Once you have it enabled, you can change the settings to your preference:

   • PowerSong: Scroll through your list of music to choose the song that really motivates you to run!
   • Spoken Feedback: Choose the gender of the voice of Nike Plus.
   • Distances: Choose between imperial and metric distances.
   • Weight: Set your current weight to accurately calculate calories burnt.
   • Lock Screen: Choose the orientation of the screen during your exercise.
   • Sensor: Use this to calibrate your Nike Plus sensor. See the separate instructions below to link the sensor to your iPod.
   • Remote: Use this to calibrate the remote, which is not included with your sensor usually.
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Method 1 of 3: Setting up the sensor

1. 1
   Navigate to the Nike Plus settings window in the Settings app.
2. 2
   Tap Sensor.

   • You will hear a voice saying "Walk around to activate your sensor".
   • You don't need to walk about, just shake the sensor for a few seconds until "Linked to sensor" appears.
3. 3
   Tap "Done".
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Method 2 of 3: Putting the sensor in the shoe

1. 1
   Look for the Nike Plus logo on the insole of the shoe. This is the shoe that will contain the space to put the sensor in.
2. 2
   Pull out the insole.

   • You should see the small space where the sensor goes.
3. 3
   Insert the Nike Plus Sensor into the space and replace the insole. Now that you have everything set up, you can now run using Nike Plus!
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Method 3 of 3: Running using Nike Plus

1. 1
   Tap the Nike + iPod app in your home screen.
2. 2
   Choose the type of workout you want to do:

   • Basic: A workout with no goals
   • Time: A workout with a time goal
   • Distance: A workout with a distance goal
   • Calorie: A workout with a calorie burning goal – this will only work if your weight is set properly in settings.
3. 3
   Choose the goal of your workout. The screen will vary dependent on what you have chosen.