What's in the latest Beta Version of the asensei rowing app?

The latest Beta Version of the asensei app release notes are detailed below. Please be aware that when using a Beta build there is a higher chance of issues such as crashes or data corruption. The Beta build will sometimes be the same as the latest release version in the appstore depending upon the release schedule.

For more information about joining the Beta Crew and gaining access to the Beta Builds please see: Join the Beta Crew

Testflight Beta Release Notes 1.21.0 (build 1424)

SUPPORT FOR WATERROWER PERFORMANCE ERGOMETER

asensei rowing now supports the latest WaterRower Performance Ergometer - models using the PowerPulley from SmartRow.  To connect just start your asensei rowing workout, then when you reach the connection screen pull the handle of your WaterRower to turn on the PowerPulley.

KAIZEN - CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

Fixed a problem with the embedded videos on the Up Next screen which had stopped playing after recent iOS updates.

Updated security for your login behind the scenes - no change for users.

Testflight Beta Release Notes 1.20.4 (build 1420)

MUSIC LEVEL ADJUST

Added options to adjust music levels relative to coach audio and video.  Loud, Normal and Quiet options available - although settings vary depending upon music source.  Can be adjusted during a workout by tapping the screen or set in the MY ASENSEI (settings) screen.

For more details see: How do I control my music on asensei?

HEART RATE UPDATE

Resolves an issue where data from heart rate monitors connected via the iPhone/iPad was not being seen in the asensei rowing app correctly.

ROWING MACHINE SUPPORT

Added support for updated ROGUE ECHO rowing machines with different Bluetooth IDs. [UPDATE: needs a modification to be added to a future release]

 

Testflight Beta Release Notes 1.20.3 (build 1416)

ROWING MACHINE SUPPORT

Added ability to connect to the full range of ROGUE ECHO rowing machines.

Testflight Beta Release Notes 1.20.2 (build 1415)

BUILT FOR IOS18

Added support for iOS18

FACEBOOK LOGIN UPDATE

Fixes an issue with Facebook login

ROWING MACHINE SUPPORT

Added ability to connect ROGUE ECHO rowing machine - for testing.

Testflight Beta Release Notes 1.20.1 (build 1406)

IPAD HEALTH SUPPORT

We've added support for Apple Health on iPads (it's been there for a long time on iPhones).  On an iPad you will now see the option to connect to Apple Health on the menu > MY ASENSEI screen.  You will need to have a recent build of iPadOS that supports the Apple Health app.

KAIZEN - CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

Minor changes to the appearance of the JOURNAL screen.

Testflight Beta Release Notes 1.20.0 (build 1399)

We say sayonara, or farewell, to the Hey asensei [+] button in this update. Some of you loved it, some of you hated it, and some of you never even figured out it was there! You can now find the main menu for asensei in the top right of the Up Next screen - we think this is more intuitive and works better in both portrait and landscape mode.

If you are looking for your Workout History that's now located under the menu item JOURNAL. We chose the name Journal because we want to bring you much more here in future - more post-workout stats and insights - watch this space!

We're planning further enhancements to the asensei rowing user experience in the coming months - it's all aimed at making asensei more enjoyable to use. Tell us what you like, don't like and would like us to improve via [e-mail] !

KAIZEN - CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

A bug that meant feed.fm music would not play correctly on iOS17 has been addressed.

UP NEXT SCREEN REFRESH

Up Next screen menu changes:

* The menu button in the top right replaces the Hey asensei [+] button in the bottom left.

* The Journal menu item replaces the Workout History button (more insights will be added to this section over time).

Up Next screen visual refresh:

* Exercise name, coach name and program name now in cyan.

Tips and conversations updated to reflect the new menu structure.

Lots of helpdesk articles will need to be updated - please bear with us on that front!

Testflight Beta Release Notes 1.19.3 (build 1392)

[THIS VERSION IS CURRENTLY THE SAME AS THE FULL APPSTORE RELEASE]. 

KAIZEN - CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

Update to fix an issue whereby calories were always being shown as zero in workout summaries and in Apple Health.

Testflight Beta Release Notes 1.19.2 (build 1390)

KAIZEN - CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

Contains a fix for a bug which meant that the feed.fm music was not appearing in Control Center the first time a workout was run, meaning songs could not be skipped/paused etc.

Behind the scenes changes to try and help track down very rare stability issues.

Testflight Beta Release Notes 1.19.2 (build 1388)

KAIZEN - CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

Stability improvements - behind the scenes changes to try and prevent some very rare stability issues.

Testflight Beta Release Notes 1.19.1 (build 1382)

SET BETTER GOALS, GET BETTER OUTCOMES

Changes to improve goal setting consistency and eliminate some (rare) errors.  Ensure that asensei sets you even better targets.

STAY UP TO DATE

This release includes changes for better iOS16 compatibility.

Testflight Beta Release Notes 1.19.0 (build 1382)

FIND A WORKOUT

We've added a workout search feature to the asensei app.  Search by duration, coach, or using a key word (want a pyramid workout or ladder workout? no problem).  You can also sort the workouts you find by duration. 

Choose Workouts from the Hey asensei [+] menu, then hit the search icon in the top left.

Click here for full instructions for searching for workouts in asensei.

IF YOU GOTTA GO...

We'll be sad to see you go, but we now support account deletion requests from within the asensei app (on the My asensei page).

EXPANDED CONNECTIVITY

We now support the new WaterRower S4 BLE monitor which features integrated Bluetooth.  You'll connect automatically after you start any rowing workout.

Testflight Beta Release Notes 1.18.0 (build 1376)

BETTER WORKOUT SUMMARIES

The workout summaries now include the same sharing cards as you see immediately after a workout.  These allow you to see the workout stats at a glance, and you can share them from here at your leisure too.

The share cards that show the interval breakdown should now display the exact value of the interval (e.g. a 30s interval will show as 30s rather than 30.1s as it sometimes did previously).  Same applies to the data sent to the C2 Logbook.

ENABLING (APP)AREL UPDATES

The asensei app can now see and update the firmware on the latest versions of the asensei (app)arel.

Testflight Beta Release Notes 1.17.5 (build 1369)

MAKING SHARING BETTER

New post-workout sharing cards added:

1. interval breakdown - only appears when the workout has more than one interval.

2. a card including the workout description has been added - also shows the active rowing stats.

KAIZEN - CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

Under the hood changes to allow additional data to be captured and displayed in the workout summaries.  Athletes will notice no difference at this time.