![]() You can look at your stats in aggregate, but you won’t get the same level of detail that other apps provide (though sharing data from KS Fit with Google Fit or Apple Fitness+ will allow for this). Once you open the app, there are two main options: Motion, to start a walk, and Mine, to view your stats. It’s also not much of a battery suck, even on an older phone like my Samsung Galaxy S8.Įven with the recent update, the KS Fit app may disappoint anyone who’s used to apps from Fitbit or Garmin. KS Fit will also run in the background on your phone while the WalkingPad P1 is running, so you can close the app and use other apps on your phone while you’re walking. The app works well enough for starting and stopping the belt. Given the performance of the remote that comes with the WalkingPad P1, I stuck with using the KS Fit app to control the device. With the WalkingPad P1, the app synced quickly and also saved every walk, including the day I did two walks in a row because the belt stopped when I inadvertently pressed Stop on the remote twice. ![]() 10, and in my experience that seems to have alleviated some of the syncing issues. Kingsmith released a new version of the KS Fit app (v3.9.5) on Dec. There was also a 50/50 chance that the app wouldn’t save a walk I had just done. More often than not, I had to re-sync the app with the device before starting a walk. When I wrote my WalkingPad A1Pro review, I faced similar problems. The app’s rating is 1.4, and multiple reviewers report that KS Fit not only doesn't sync well with Google Fit but has trouble connecting with their Kingsmith devices as well. KS Fit, Kingsmith’s app for managing its treadmills, walking pads, and smart dumbbells, doesn’t get much love in the Google Play store. It’s a good time to catch up on email, social media, or whatever show you’re binging. I opted for Manual mode the next time.Īs with the A1Pro, you have to walk 1 km at 2.5 km per hour to “unlock” faster speeds as well as Automatic mode, so be prepared for a slow walk to kick things off. This happened to me about two seconds into a walk. It’s an interesting feature - it’s essentially designed so you can control belt speed with your feet, without the remote or app - but it takes some getting used to, and if you slow down too quickly, the belt will simply stop. That can get tricky if you use Automatic mode, which speeds up or slows down the belt depending on your position. The belt is quiet, and as long as you're not distracted, it's easy to keep walking right in the middle. ![]() When the WalkingPad P1 is actually on, it works well. That was the case for me, so I didn’t miss seeing the display at my feet. Plus, if you’re using the WalkingPad P1 primarily to get in some extra steps during the workday or after the kids are in bed, then there’s a decent chance you’re not that concerned with your stats. On the other hand, looking down at your feet when you walk isn’t good for your form. ![]() If you’re used to glancing at a display to quickly see your distance, pace, and elapsed time, then the WalkingPad P1 may not meet your expectations. A display is a standard feature on every treadmill and on most walking pads. The lack of a display has both pros and cons. Third, the motor is 1 HP compared to 1.25 HP, and while it’s a bit louder than the A1Pro, I didn’t notice a difference in performance. Second, to make up for this, the remote is larger and comes with a small screen. First, the less expensive P1 doesn’t come with a display. There are three major differences between the WalkingPad P1 and the A1Pro. ![]() The WalkingPad P1 folds up and has two wheels built into the front, to help you store the device under a couch or bookcase, though given its bulk I just left it where it was. That will cut down on unnecessarily moving it from one spot to another, as that is a workout in and of itself. Given the size of the device, I recommend advanced scouting of your house or apartment so you know where you want to put it before it arrives. ![]()
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