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00:00:00 – 00:17:54
Jeff Benjamin from Connect the Watts guides users through enabling various functionalities on the Peloton Bike Plus, including streaming services like Netflix and browsing the web with Google Chrome. By installing Nova Launcher through a detailed developer mode setup requiring USB debugging and specific ADB commands, users can customize their Peloton interface. The video further outlines how to use these features while tracking workouts via fitness trackers like Apple Watch. Additionally, it demonstrates enabling split-screen functionality with a custom navigation bar APK, allowing multitasking during workouts. Emphasizing caution, Jeff assures that users can revert to default settings, guaranteeing a risk-free customization experience that enhances the Peloton with supplementary features without supplanting its core functionalities.
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In this segment, Jeff Benjamin from Connect the Watts demonstrates how to enable various functionalities on the Peloton Bike Plus. He highlights the ability to use Netflix, browse the web through Chrome, and run apps in a split view, allowing multitasking such as checking Twitter during workouts. Even iFit workouts can be accessed for strength training, despite some hardware integration limitations. Jeff emphasizes that these modifications are not endorsed by Peloton and should be performed at your own risk. He then begins a detailed tutorial on enabling developer mode on the Peloton by navigating through the settings, accessing device settings, and activating USB debugging.
00:03:00
In this part of the video, the presenter explains how to connect to a Peloton bike from a Mac computer and install a new launcher. They connect the Peloton Bike+ to the Mac using a USB-C to USB-C cable and enable USB debugging by selecting “always allow from this computer” on the Peloton screen. They download and extract the necessary SDK platform tools from a provided link, then open a terminal window, navigate to the platform tools directory, and run a command to verify the Peloton connection.
The next step involves downloading the Nova Launcher APK from APK Mirror, moving the APK to the desktop for easy access, and using the terminal to install the launcher on the Peloton by typing a specific command. This installs the Nova Launcher on the Peloton bike, preparing it for further customization or functionality enhancements.
00:06:00
In this segment of the video, the presenter demonstrates how to switch the user interface on a Peloton device from the default Peloton launcher to the Nova launcher. They walk through the steps of accessing settings, selecting Nova, and customizing its setup. Next, the presenter explains how to install Netflix on the Peloton by downloading the Netflix APK from APK Mirror, using ADB commands to install it, and then placing Netflix in an accessible location on the Nova launcher. Finally, they launch Netflix, log in, and show that they can watch content on the Peloton’s 24-inch display and high-quality speakers.
00:09:00
In this segment of the video, the presenter discusses how to watch content like Netflix on a Peloton bike while using an Apple Watch or another fitness tracker for statistics. They recommend adding the Peloton launcher to the home screen for easy switching between the Peloton interface and other apps. The presenter demonstrates how to install additional apps such as Google Chrome by downloading the Chrome APK, performing the install, and launching the browser. They explain that while Google Play Services are not fully compatible, Chrome can be used to access streaming services like YouTube TV. Furthermore, they show how to install and use the iFit app on a Peloton bike, allowing users who have an iFit subscription to access and perform strength workouts, adding variety to the exercise experience.
00:12:00
In this segment, the video demonstrates how to enable split-screen functionality on a Peloton using a custom navigation bar APK. First, the custom navigation bar APK is downloaded and installed using ADB commands. Next, specific commands are entered to integrate the navigation bar with Peloton. Once installed, the custom navigation bar app is opened and configured by selecting “start” and passing a compatibility test. The setup involves defining an “extra left button” with a key code set to “app switch” and assigning it an icon, which will be used to invoke the app switcher. The video concludes by showing how to use this app switcher to select and arrange two apps in a split-screen format on the Peloton.
00:15:00
In this segment of the video, the presenter demonstrates how to use the Peloton app alongside a web browser in split-screen mode on the Peloton device. By adjusting the window ratio, users can maximize the Peloton app while still having access to browse the web, check Twitter, or read articles. However, Netflix does not support this split-screen functionality, and attempting to play videos alongside a workout results in one activity stopping the other. The presenter clarifies that these additional features are intended to supplement, not replace, the Peloton service. Additionally, returning the device to its default settings is simple, ensuring no permanent changes are made. The segment ends with a request for viewer feedback and engagement.