ThePeloton Guideis the company’s dedicated strength product, connecting to your TV via HDMI to bring Peloton content to your big screen.
Unlike Peloton’s other products, thePeloton Guideisn’t controlled via touchscreen. Instead, it comes with a remote and while the interface is very similar to what you’ll find on thePeloton BikeandPeloton Tread, as well as the Peloton app, you interact with it in a slightly different way.
Whether you are a seasoned Peloton Guide user, or a beginner, we’ve rounded up our favourite tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your Peloton Guide. There is plenty more than what meets the eye with this connected camera, trust us.
How to wake up Peloton Guide
To wake the Peloton Guide up, ensure the right HDMI source is selected on your TV and then simultaneously press any two buttons on the Peloton Guide’s remote.
How to put your Peloton Guide to sleep
When you’ve finished working out, you’re able to just turn your TV off, or switch to a different HDMI input. You can also choose to put your Peloton Guide to sleep. To do this, head to the menu bar on the left and use the remote to scroll down to the power button in the bottom left corner.
How to setup your Weight Rack for Rep Tracker
There’s a feature called Rep Tracker on Peloton Guide that will track the number of reps you do during a class, allowing you to see your progress over time. For Rep Tracker to work, you need to give it details on what weights you have.
Use the remote to open the menu bar on the left of your screen and head to the settings. You’ll then need to use the remote to go into Weight Rack within the settings menu. From here, you can select which dumbbells you own as a pair by selecting from the list, or choose a custom weight. Remember to hit ‘Done’ in the top right corner when you’re finished.
How to add a heart rate monitor to Peloton Guide
Peloton’s own heart rate tracker will automatically connect to Peloton Guide once you have set it up, but if you have a third party heart rate tracker you want to use, you can connect it to the Guide using Bluetooth.
Use the Guide’s remote to access the menu bar on the left and head into settings. From here, select Heart Rate Monitor and select your heart rate monitor from the list of available devices. You’ll need to ensure it is turned on and within range.
How to change your profile to private on Peloton Guide
If you want your Peloton profile to be private, you may toggle this on in settings. Use the remote to access the menu bar on the left and head to settings. You’ll then want to use the remote to click on the Privacy tile and toggle on ‘Private Profile’.
How to hide your age or gender in Peloton Guide classes
Age and gender will appear in the Peloton leaderboards by default but you can hide them if you don’t want everyone to know roughly how old you are and what gender you are. Use the remote to access the menu bar on the left and head to settings. You’ll then want to use the remote to head to the Privacy tile and toggle on Hide Age/Gender In-Class.
How to turn off the microphone or camera on Peloton Guide
The Peloton Guide has a physical camera cover and a physical microphone switch. To turn off the camera, slide the camera cover to the right. To turn off the microphone, switch the microphone button on the back to the left.
Change the audio output
Fancy your favourite Peloton instructor blaring out of your favouriteBluetooth speakerinstead of your TV? If you don’t have a soundbar linked up to your TV, we highly recommend this tip!
Launch the menu bar on the left of your screen using the Guide remote, and head to settings. You’ll then want to find the Audio tile. Click on Audio Output using the remote and select your Bluetooth speaker from the list of available devices. You’ll need to verify it’s turned on and in range for it to appear.
Setup voice control
Peloton Guide has voice control on board which allows you to say “Ok Peloton” during a class, followed by a command to control playback, sound and appearance. You have to calibrate voice control before you can use it, but it’s very quick and easy to do, and worth it.
To do this, head to the menu bar on the left of your screen and use the remote to access settings. You’ll then need to head to the Voice Control tile and follow the instructions. You’ll need to say four phrases out loud towards your Peloton Guide to calibrate your voice.
What can you do with Peloton Voice Control on Peloton Guide?
Once you have setup voice control on Peloton Guide, there are a range of commands you can use. These include the following - remember you’ll need to say “Ok Peloton” before any of them:
