Operate the COROS Performance Optimization Device (POD)

Install the battery

• Remove the packaging to locate the POD and one CR2032 battery. 
• Remove the black silicone case in order to retrieve the silver POD. 
• 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 POD. Otherwise you may risk damaging the POD when installing the cover.
• Install the battery cover and make sure the "lock" icon is selected. 
• Insert the POD into the silicone cover. 

Activate and wear the POD

• Shake the POD 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 POD onto the middle of the back of your shorts/pants. 
  • The POD can't be worn on your foot, arm or leg. 
• When the POD sits still for 2 minutes, it will enter Sleep mode. To exit Sleep mode, please shake the POD a few times. 
  • Sleep mode doesn't allow device connection and can't be used for tracking workouts.  

Pair and train with the POD from the COROS app

• On the Device page, tap "Add New Device" and select "COROS POD".
• Don't forget to activate the POD.
• Wait for the POD to show up on the pairing list and complete the process. 
• Update any available firmware update as suggested. 
• If you don't have a COROS watch, you can still use the COROS app and the POD to record running workouts. 

Pair and train with the POD from your COROS watch

• On your COROS watch: System > Accessories > Add ANT+. 
• Wait for the POD to show up on the pairing list and confirm to add. 
• 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 > Device page > Workout Data > 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 POD is ready to track your running workouts.
• Once the workout is finished, don't forget to remove the POD from your shorts/pants. 

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. 
  • Running Efficiency (outdoor runs only)
  • Running Efficiency Zone (outdoor runs only)
  • Running Power (outdoor runs only)
  • Running Power Analysis (outdoor runs only)
  • Ground Time
  • Left/Right Balance
  • Stride Ratio
  • Stride Height
  • Stride Length