COROS POD 1 battery requires one CR2032 battery which is included in the packaging.
Remove the black silicone case in order to retrieve the silver COROS POD 1.
Locate the battery cover on the rear end. Pinch the edge counterclockwise until the "unlock" icon is selected.
Firmly insert the CR2032 battery into the battery cover with the positive (+) sign facing towards the cover.
Place the battery inside the cover instead of the COROS POD 1. Otherwise, you may risk damaging the COROS POD 1 when installing the cover.
Install the battery cover and make sure the "lock" icon is selected.
Insert the COROS POD 1 into the silicone cover.
Activate and wear the COROS POD 1
Shake the COROS POD 1 a few times to activate it.
The indicator under the COROS logo will light up and remain in red for 2 seconds.
If the remaining battery is too low, the indicator will flash in red for 2 seconds. Consider replacing the battery immediately.
Clip the COROS POD 1 onto the middle of the back of your shorts/pants.
The COROS POD 1 cannot be worn on your foot, arm or leg.
When the COROS POD 1 sits still for 2 minutes, it will enter Sleep mode. To exit Sleep mode, please shake the COROS POD 1 a few times.
Sleep mode does not allow device connection and cannot be used for tracking workouts.
Pair and train with the COROS POD 1 from your COROS watch
On your COROS watch: System → Accessories → Add Bluetooth on PACE 3/PACE Pro/COROS NOMAD/APEX 2/APEX 2 Pro/VERTIX 2/VERTIX 2S and ANT+ on all other watch models.
Wait for the COROS POD 1 to show up on the pairing list and confirm to add.
Remember to shake the COROS POD 1 to activate it during the pairing process.
Advanced running metrics like running power, left/right balance, ground time and more can be viewed on your COROS watch during training.
Set up data pages on the COROS app → Profile page → tap on device→ Activity Data Screens → any running workout mode.
Enter any running workout mode from the watch menu and a runner icon will show up on the bottom of the page underneath the heart rate and GPS icons.
Once the runner icon remains solid and no longer flashes, the COROS POD 1 is ready to track your running workouts.
Once the workout is finished, do not forget to remove the COROS POD 1 from your shorts/pants.
Update COROS POD 1 firmware on the COROS app
Go to the Profile page on the COROS app.
Tap "Add a New Device" and select COROS POD 1.
Shake the COROS POD 1 until the red light turns on.
Complete the pairing process once the app finds the COROS POD 1.
Tap "Firmware Version" to check for new firmware.
Ensure your COROS watch is on the latest firmware before using the COROS POD 1 with your watch.
Post-workout analysis
Open the COROS app and select the correct workout history.
On the detailed workout page, scroll down and view supported advanced data metrics listed below.
Form Power (outdoor runs only)
Ground Time
Left/Right Balance
Stride Ratio
Stride Height
Stride Length
Running Power is now provided from all COROS watches
Running Efficiency & Running Power Analysis has been removed
Pair and train with the COROS POD 1 from the COROS app
On the Profile page, tap "Add New Device" and select "COROS POD 1".
Don't forget to activate the COROS POD 1.
Wait for the COROS POD 1 to show up on the pairing list and complete the process.
Update any available firmware update as suggested.
If you do not have a COROS watch, you can still use the COROS app and the COROS POD 1 to record running workouts.
Make sure the GPS access is enabled for the COROS app.
Press "Start" to enter the workout tracking page.
NOTE: If you have a COROS watch, please pair the COROS POD 1 to the watch and start the workout from the watch to receive all data including elevation, heart rate, and more.
