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How to Set Up the COROS POD 2

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Pairing with the COROS app and watch

When using the COROS POD 2 for the first time, place it in the charging dock to wake it up. To connect to the COROS POD 2 you have two options:

1. Use the QR code scanner in the COROS app to scan the QR code included within the COROS POD packaging.

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2. Open your COROS app to the Profile page.  Tap on "Add New Device" and wait for the app to detect the COROS POD 2 nearby.

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Once the COROS POD 2 is paired to your COROS app, it will be automatically added to all of your watches' accessories Added List.  You can manually remove the COROS POD 2 from your watch by going to System > Accessories > Added List > COROS POD 2 > Delete.

Starting a Run

The COROS POD 2 will automatically calibrate itself when you start using it, however, you are welcome to manually calibrate the COROS POD 2 as well. Visit our article Calibrating the COROS POD 2 for more information.

You can clip the COROS POD 2 to either your shoelaces or on the back of your shorts/waistband.  Please see How to wear the COROS POD 2 for tips and best practices.

On your watch, enter Run, Trail Run, Track Run, or Indoor Run.  Wait until the GPS, heart rate, and COROS POD 2 (accessories) icons are illuminated before starting your run.

The COROS POD 2 will automatically display the data being measured directly to your watch whether being worn on the waist, or the foot.  See COROS POD 2 Advanced Running Metrics for more information.

When you're finished running, make sure to finish the activity on your COROS watch and sync with the app.  Your COROS POD 2 data will automatically be saved with your completed run, and you can view a detailed breakdown in the activity summary in the app.

Charging the COROS POD 2

To charge the COROS POD 2, place it in the charging dock and make sure the top snaps firmly in place.  An orange light will flash on and off while the COROS POD 2 is being charged.  Once it's at 100%, the light will turn green.
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To recharge the dock, plug it into the charging cable and connect to a power source.  An orange light on the dock will flash on and off until the dock is fully charged.  A stable green light will let you know when it's reached 100%.

When either the COROS POD 2 or the dock are removed from power, the light will indicate if the battery is above or below 5%:

  • A green light = battery > 5%

  • An orange light = battery < 5%

You can check the battery level of your COROS POD 2 on your COROS watch by navigating to System -> Accessories -> Added List -> Find the COROS POD 2, if connected the COROS POD 2 will display a battery percentage. You will also see the battery level on your COROS POD 2 prior to starting an activity when connected or within the COROS app Profile page (4th tab).

Updating Firmware

To update the firmware on your COROS POD 2, open your COROS app to the Profile page. Tap on the device icon.  There will be an option that says "Firmware Version"  Tap on this to view the latest available firmware.

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