Was the built in Nike Plus app removed from the iPhone 6?

AzureBZ wrote:

I think that Apple regards Nike + iPod as obsolete feature.r.

You mean Nike considers it an obsolete feature since it is their app.

It's hard to imagine whether Nike or Apple considered Nike+iPod obsolete. Because it's not only Nike's app, but their collaboration. That feature had been built in iOS until 7 version not downloadable from App Store. Nike couldn't decide to preinstall app on Apple's device without permission so that mean they had special relationship and it's expired, preinstalled app has been removed maybe I guess.

AzureBZ wrote:

It's hard to imagine whether Nike or Apple considered Nike+iPod obsolete. Because it's not only Nike's app, but their collaboration. That feature had been built in iOS until 7 version

It is still built-in to iOS 8.

I have it on my 5S.

Chris CA wrote:

It is still built-in to iOS 8.

I have it on my 5S.

That's interesting. But it isn't shown on my iPhone 6. Then it may not depend on os version.

http://store.apple.com/au/product/MA368ZM/E/nike-ipod-sensor

Store page introduces Nike sensor is compatible with listed devices but no 6 or 6+.

At least, It's obvious that only 6&6+ cannot use that Nike+iPod feature.

AzureBZ wrote:

That's interesting. But it isn't shown on my iPhone 6. Then it may not depend on os version.

Correct.

This was mentioned in the very first (and subsequent) posts.

Not only was it never on the iPhone 6, it is also explicitly stated that the Nike sensor is "Not compatible" (see bottom of this page: https://www.apple.com/ipod/nike/run.html )

Wow! I can't believe this has bee removed. I have logged over 6221 miles with the app over the last 7 years. Now that I have upgraded to the 6 it has been removed. This would have changed my upgrade plans due to the fact that I use this app everyday. I refuse to run with this device in my hand or strapped to my body while exercising on the treadmill. Come on apple bring this app back.

AzureBZ wrote:

Chris CA wrote:

It is still built-in to iOS 8.

I have it on my 5S.

That's interesting. But it isn't shown on my iPhone 6. Then it may not depend on os version

Correct. This was discussed above.

Just bought an iPhone 6 three weeks ago, and have migrated over from my iPhone 5. Went to connect the Nike Running app with my Nike+ shoe sensor, and there was no setting for finding it. I was a little dismayed to see that on my iP5 w/ iOS 8.1.2 the shoe sensor still works, but with my iP6 w/ iOS 8.1.2 there is no provision.

After finding this thread I see Apple has abandoned support for the shoe sensor in their newest phones. The shoe sensor was developed for use with the iPhone 3G and 3Gs, back before there were gyroscope (only accelerometer) or pedometer type feedback in those phones, and definitely before Apple wanted to run all "health" feedback through their own app. With the iP6, these sensors are incorporated into the phone, and the health app in iOS 7/8 and the M8 motion coprocessor make a separate sensor redundant, so I can see why Apple (or maybe Nike) have deprecated the sensor, but I find that the sensor in the shoe works a lot better than in the phone for precisely the reason that others have stated: use on a treadmill. Of course, the treadmill does provide feedback like distance run, speed, and calories burned, but none of that works into my Nike account, or the "health" app.

I wish we could somehow get Apple or Nike on board with allowing the Nike+ sensor to work with the iPhone 6/6+ and future iPhones for those users who wish to log their elliptical/treadmill workouts. However, if they have abandoned support for the future of the iPhone, I foresee two things happening:

1) Nike will stop manufacturing the Nike+ sensor, and once the current stock runs out of batteries and dies, there will be limited supply to get to work with your old devices. I've seen some people take apart their sensor to replace the battery, but it clearly wasn't designed for this.

2) Nike may stop manufacturing shoes that have the cavity under the sock liner, and then the sensor will have to be mounted in a pouch on your laces or left behind.

If you check Nike's website, the sensor is no longer sold. You can still buy it from places that still have stock but I think you're right that they are phasing the sensor out completely. They also used to have their Nike+ line of shoes that had the cavity in the sole for the sensor and I can't find any mention of them on their site. They do have a Nike+ section on the website but it specifically is talking about the Nike+ Running app, the Fuelband, and the Sportwatch. While it would have been nice for them to keep the Nike+ iPod app in the iPhone 6/6+ for those of us that still have sensors it looks like Nike is trying to go sensorless for the future.

Hi, I just wanted to point out that the iPod nano ($150 msrp) has native support for the Nike+ sensor and it's even smaller and more portable than an iPhone. Only downside is you would need to sync with a Mac or PC in order to upload the run data to Nike.

When I upgraded and found that the Nike+ sensor circuit was removed, I did 2 things:

• Bought an older iPod Touch 4 on eBay. It ran $40, works with the sensor and uses wireless to upload the data. As a note, the Nike Running App no longer works on the iPod Touch 4. I tried the newer Nano.... not worth the $150. It was the least painful change to make.
• And then, to future proof, since I think the sensor is going away, bought the Adidas Speed_cell BTLE (be careful there are a lot of the old ANT+ versions on there) on eBay. It works on any BTLE 4.0 unit, so it works just fine with the 6. You can use the Adidas app, or use the Wahoo app which then loads into Nike Fuel. I haven't tried this yet, but it looks like the only recourse for the long run

Hope this is useful.

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Even though the Nike+ did not function on my iph3GS, I loved to see it on my screen and now I still want to have it on my iPhone 6s. Please bring it back.

It was Nike's decision to stop the support. Asking to bring it back on a forum that is not read by Apple or Nike won't do any good.