I had the iPhone 5s with iOS 8 and used the built in Nike Plus app but now that I just purchased the iPhone 6 the built in app is gone. Does anyone know if this was something removed completely.
iPhone 6, iOS 8
WWell I sent an email to Nike and they said they discontinued that app but looked at my account and suggested I let them forward it as a concern so that maybe the sensor technology will be brought back. Here's the response.
"Currently, there are no plans to make Nike+ iPod available on the iPhone 6 or 6+. Regarding the Running Sensor, it of course can still be used with iPhones older than the 6 and 6+, as well as iPod Touches and iPod Nanos that feature the Nike+ iPod App.
The Running App, which is available for the iPhone 6 and 6+, is designed to use a GPS signal when running outdoors, negating the need for a Running Sensor. When you run indoors with the Running App and disable the GPS feature, the app will rely solely on your iPhone's built-in accelerometer. No sensors required.
I see you’ve logged nearly 600 runs with Nike+ over the last 4 years, and that many of those have been recorded with Nike+ iPod. With that being said, I would be more than happy to take any feedback regarding the app and it not being available on the iPhone 6 and 6+, and ensure that the feedback reaches the appropriate department here at Nike. We take our consumers’ feedback very seriously, so please feel free to share it with us, because that feedback is what has lead to so many changes and innovations here at Nike over the years."
Jimbo135 wrote:
Yes but the only app that will use the small Nike sensor that goes in your shoe was the built in nike+ app
Okay but hhraky (whom I responded to) did not mention Nike sensor.
and pretty sure the Nike+ Running GPS app can use the sensor.
The pedometer is built into the health app but I don't like holding my phone while running.
If you don't like carrying your iPhone when running, how do you use the shoe sensor without the iPhone?
Meg St._Clair wrote:
The Nike+ app has always been a download. There used to be the basic Nike app built in to some devices. Don't know when or if that stopped being the.case.
Actually, it (Nike+ iPod) is part of iOS 7 (and it is on my iPhone 5S, still using 7).
You have to enable it in Settings to see the app.
Open up app store
Sign into the apple I'd that u previously downloaded the app on
Go to "updates" on bottom right
Click " purchased" at the top
On iPod u have to scroll through to find the Nike+ app but iOS 7 or later u should have a search bar and just search Nike+
I'm having the same issue with my new iPhone 6; I called tech support to open a ticket about it; they said they'll put it in as a priority, so hopefully it'll get resolved soon! It's a built in app so it definitely should be there, as it's still packaged with iOS 8 on my iPhone 5.
Yeah this is the first app I have been looking for on my iphone 6, since I use the Nike + iPod app all the time and now its gone. I tried the other nike apps but they don't work like the Nike + iPod app at all. 😐
hhraky wrote:
How would I get the health app to track my running distance?
You don't use Healthkit to track runs. Healthkit compiles data from different sources/apps and allows you to view this data.
Use any of the hundreds of apps to track your runs. persoanlly, I use Digifit (fro runs, walks, bike rides) along with the PolarH7 heart rate montior.
-> https://itunes.apple.com/us/genre/ios-health-fitness/id6013?mt=8
This is a plausible assumption davedahl, as I was thinking along the same lines after noticing that the Apple Health app does a nice job of actively tracking steps and foot mileage, if you will, within the app. Therefore, I could easily see Apple deciding to forgo the Nike+iPod app and integrating Health into the NikeFuel system--an available data field in Health. But, to Jimbo's point, it would've been nice if Apple handled this with more transparency so that regular Nike+iPod users like us aren't dumbfounded at the app's sudden disappearance. In any event, I would just like to continue having my runs auto-sync with Nike's Fuel points server.
PaulRSmith wrote:
For those who run indoors and don't feel like tempting fate on a treadmill with a sweaty iPhone 6 plus in your hand, I've found the Nike sport watches to be very helpful.
You don't need to hold the phone in your hand on the treadmill. You can keep it in your pocket or use an arm band. The Nike Running app even has settings that optimize it for armband use.
Did you try going to settings and scrolling to the bottom till you see apps, and then looking for Nike + iPod (should be in alphabetical order)? When you find it, click on it and turn it on. The app will then appear on the home screen.
i also got myself iphone 6+ and the nike+ ipod cant not be found 😟
I still have my iphone 5s -iso 8 installed on it- and it is working there!
Apple! pls reactivate/create nike+ ipod app since it is very useful for people who run indoor (e.g. i am in Dubai, hot climate) or it is handy for frequent travelers who use the gym..
thanks for your consideration
According to this, the Nike+ shoe sensor isn't compatible with the iPhone 6. I'm guessing that means they took the Nike+ app out of iOS 8:
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MA368ZM/E/nike-ipod-sensor?fnode=76
Look at the feature of the Health app. I has some of the feature I think Nike offered.
The Nike+ app has always been a download. There used to be the basic Nike app built in to some devices. Don't know when or if that stopped being the.case.
It no longer appears in settings on the iPhone 6 or 6 Plus, thats the issue...
marlinfromcupertino wrote:
According to this, the Nike+ shoe sensor isn't compatible with the iPhone 6. I'm guessing that means they took the Nike+ app out of iOS 8:
No, it is still in iOS 8.
Was the built in Nike Plus app removed from the iPhone 6?
