Compatible trainers
Tacx NEO and FLUX workouts on your iPhone
Current Tacx trainers from Garmin support the Bluetooth Fitness Machine Service after a firmware update, and then work with YourIntervals in ERG mode.
Compatible Garmin Tacx models
NEO 3MNEO 2TNEO Bike PlusFLUX 2FLUX S
Other Garmin Tacx trainers work too if they support the Bluetooth Fitness Machine Service (FTMS).
How to connect your Tacx NEO and FLUX
- Power on the trainer and pedal for a few seconds to wake it up.
- Close other apps that might be connected to it (Zwift, the manufacturer's app, TrainerRoad, a bike computer).
- In YourIntervals, open Settings › Smart trainer and tap your trainer. The app remembers it for next time.
- Pick a workout and start riding. The trainer sets the resistance for every interval automatically.
Tips for Garmin Tacx trainers
- Update the trainer with the Tacx Utility app first. Older firmware may not offer FTMS.
- If you also use a Garmin Edge, disconnect the trainer there. A bike computer can hold control of the trainer.
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Questions
Does Tacx NEO and FLUX work with YourIntervals?
Yes. Current Tacx trainers from Garmin support the Bluetooth Fitness Machine Service after a firmware update, and then work with YourIntervals in ERG mode.
Do I need a subscription to use my Tacx NEO and FLUX with YourIntervals?
No. Ten workouts and the Training Guide are free, with no account. YourIntervals Pro is a single one-time purchase that unlocks every workout.
Why doesn't my Tacx NEO and FLUX show up?
Make sure no other app is connected to it, pedal to wake it up and update its firmware with the Tacx Utility app. Most trainers accept only one controlling connection.