This is so still annoying me, but it appears I just found accidently a hack to reenable all sensors in one go. If you startup another connect IQ app, e.g. Komoot it reenables all sensors at once. Looks like xert workout player keeps running in background untill killed by a new app?
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Interesting - I might try this. Also, I understand this is an issue with Garmin and Connect IQ, not Xert, so raise it with them as well.
just reviving this 2 year old convoâŚhas anyone found the cause or a real workaround for this issue? Iâve got it on my 1030âŚ
@xertedbrain: any idea when this is going to be solved?
Unfortunately I have not heard from Garmin about this. Our app doesnât run when itâs not loaded so the error needs to be fixed on Garminâs side. If youâre training indoors, best to use your mobile phone where possible. Itâs a superior experience and far fewer issues.
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Glad to know it was not just me. Iâve long since switched to the Android or Apple EBC app, far better for indoor riding.
This happened to me yesterday.
I couldnât figure out why my 520 was failing to find my power meter and heart rate monitor, then noticed it was disabled.
I am also using a Garmin 520 with the Xert Connect IQ app and my laptop open to the workout player. I donât really want to use my mobile phone.
Another issue I have with the 520 is that it registers Xert trainer rides under my outdoor profile even if my Garmin is set to my indoor profile at the time I start the Xert IQ app. This is annoying because it tries to attach GPS. I havenât fully explored whether this is user error or a mistake in the app, but itâs driving me nuts.
Xert is designed as a dual device platform (phone app + browser on PC/laptop/tablet).
Many more features and ease of use with EBC app on iOS or Android especially for the superior indoor workout experience.
Save the Connect IQ for outdoors if you plan to attempt workouts outdoors. However, the other option is free ride to focus type using the Connect IQ data fields.
Its a limitation of Garmin ConnectIQ, unfortunately. Even though youâre using a CIQ app, the Garmin still uses whatever profile is selected. Try switching to an indoor profile before launching the workout player app if you donât want GPS data.
Before tonightâs ride I made sure I switched to the indoor profile, but it still recorded the ride as an outdoor event. Itâs not a huge deal, but itâs a little annoying. I really like how the ConnectIQ integrates with my head unit otherwise.
If itâs about GPS, from memory there is a setting in the garmin player (on your garmin) to turn gps off / on. (May have changed as itâs been a while since I used it - also got sick of reconnecting sensors)
Actually turning gps off is still mentioned here
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Ah. Iâll try that. I thought you meant to turn the GPS off in the Garmin profile. Iâll take a look at the ConnectIQ app sub-menu and see if I can do it from there - much less of a hastle.
Thanks!
Hello, I have the same problem with Xert EBC on Karoo2.
Hello,
I am having this issue with my Garmin 520 edge plus, was there ever a fix put in place?
I have a possibly related issue with my android ebc connecting to sensors. Until a month or so ago I would have no issue but now I always have to delete the power meter, take the battery out of the power meter , then the power meter shows up again and syncs immediately.
The consensus was a firmware update from Garmin was required to resolve.
Are you running the final firmware version Garmin issued for the 520 Plus?
Does Magic Buckets or the Dashboard run fine?
The firmware is updated to the correct level as far as I am aware. MB works fine as it just runs off my Garmin profile, its any time I go to use the connect IQ app when I come out of the app its turned off all the sensors.
Do you primarily want your 520 Plus to control your trainer for indoor workouts?
Do you prefer that over the EBC app on your phone?
According to this page the last firmware update to a Garmin 520 Plus was v13.0 on June 5 2019.
Garmin: Edge 520 Updates & Downloads
That predates this topic so itâs possible Connect IQ on the 520 Plus (2015) doesnât operate like more recent models do.
Are you pairing the sensors under Garmin Settings or within the IQ app? (should be Garmin)
Whatâs New in the Xert Workout Player for Garmin Version 2.0 â Xert
I only use my Garmin for outdoor workouts, I havenât used xert inside yet.
The Sensors are paired with Garmin.
You can use XMB for outdoor workouts to achieve the XSS goal for the day.
Or use Send 
to push any compatible workout (less than 50 steps) to Garmin Connect. Then run it using Garminâs native workout player.
This also works for a Magic Buckets Generator or Autogen workout.
Save the workout to the Planner then select Send to Garmin Connect and sync to device.