Wattbike Hub App (Android) - Change Log – Wattbike

Check this log to see all updates that have been released so far for the Wattbike Hub app (Android). Highlighting key improvements for each update, this change log is a historic record of all the changes that have been made, to make it easy for you to compare and see the Hub app’s full history.

Hub Version: 6.2.1

Release Date: 6th Sept 2023

Release Type: Hotfix Release

Changed

Routine behind the scenes maintenance and improvements

Fixed

A bug which prevented some users signing in when they updated their app to the latest version.

Hub Version: 6.2.0

Release Date: 12th July 2023

Release Type: Feature Release

Added

Behind the scenes improvements to support future functionality

Changed

Fixed

A bug which made the app crash for some Hub+ users when they tapped the ‘Add’ button in the custom Workout Builder

Firmware Updates

Updated next generation Wattbike Atom beta firmware to v 6.03.56 (dual channel Bluetooth connectivity for next generation Wattbike Atom)

Hub Version: 6.1.0

Release Date: 22nd May 2023

Release Type: Feature Release

Added

New file import option on the Workout Builder start screen so I can import .mrc & .erg workout files
New Quick Start option on the Workout Builder start screen
Country selection screen during onboarding
Integration with email marketing to support future functionality and improved custom emails
New sign in and registration error messages
Behind the scenes changes to support future functionality

Changed

Moved email preferences to the onboarding flow
Replaced the email preferences tick box in the Profile screen with an explanation of how to unsubscribe from marketing emails

Fixed

A bug where opening a shared workout while offline didn’t show the expected error message
A bug where some users saw a WB008 error message on app update and couldn’t sign in until deleting and reinstalling the app
Resolved 2 crashes which were both affecting some users when opening a custom workout details screen

Firmware Updates

Hub Version: 6.0.0

Release Date: 22nd March 2023

Release Type: Major Release

Added

New Custom Workout Builder with pre-built blocks and mobile friendly visual editor with an interactive workout profile graphic
Ability to ‘Bulk Edit’ entire workout blocks
Ability to make granular edits to individual workout segments
Custom Workout Sharing via native sharing options
Custom workout file export (.fit, .erg & .zwo) for exporting custom workouts for 3rd party apps like Zwift & Rouvy
A notification when I accept a shared workout
A notification when I first create a workout telling me how to use the bulk editor to make quick changes
New Hub+ subscription with free trial period, giving access to Workout Builder, Sharing & Export, and premium workouts and plans content
Home page widget to encourage users to try the new Workout Builder
New flow to support users who need to reset their password
New flow to support users who need to verify their email

Changed

Overhaul of sign in and registration screen design
Migrated to new authentication API
The T&C acceptance to show as a radio button before every sign in & registration
Updated onboarding FTP estimator & My First Rides fitness bands based on user feedback

Fixed

A bug which sent users back to the progress screen when tapping ‘No’ on the Onboarding ‘Are you with your Wattbike’ screen
A bug which sent users back to the ‘About You’ Onboarding screen when tapping ‘I’m Ready’ on the ‘Tour de Wattbike’ screen
Fixed a bug where the ‘back’ button showed the name of the current workout category
Fixed a bug which hid the ‘Aerobic Threshold’ stimulus icon
Fixed a bug which showed a ‘Not Secure’ warning when authorising Google Fit
Fixed a bug which caused unexpected scrolling when going back from aq workout
A bug which prevented sign in on some Android 11 devices

Firmware Updates

Hub Version: 5.3.1

Release Date: 13th November 2022

Release Type: Hotfix Release

Added

Changed

Fixed

A bug which caused some workouts to crash

Firmware Updates

Hub Version: 5.3.0

Release Date: 9th November 2022

Release Type: Feature Release

Added

Behind the scenes changes to support future functionality & feature testing
New Physiological Stimulus icons on workout thumbnails
Workout stimulus tooltips
New Hub workout category icon
Google Play Store review request for new users

Changed

Introduced new full width image design on workout screens

Fixed

A bug which caused a crash when changing preset gear option for some users
A crash which happened to some users when the app was launched with the device’s WiFi disabled
A bug which caused some climbs to crash the app
A bug which hid the ‘zones’ component on the Home Screen ‘Featured Workouts’ carousel
A bug which could cause a crash when starting a Quick Ride after updating to stable firmware on the next generation Wattbike Atom

Firmware Updates

Hub Version: 5.2.2

Release Date: 24th August 2022

Release Type: Hotfix Release

Added

Changed

Fixed

A bug which caused a crash for some users when they had a known wattbike then signed in on another device

Firmware Updates

Hub Version: 5.2.1

Release Date: 17th August 2022

Release Type: Hotfix Release

Added

Changed

Fixed

The speed algorithm when using a new Preset Gearing (non-linear) option
A bug which meant a paused ride was continuing in the background
A bug which meant the app was downloading more content from the server than required

Firmware Updates

Updated next generation Wattbike Atom stable firmware to v 1.03.51
Updated next generation Wattbike Atom beta firmware to v 6.03.51

Hub Version: 5.2.0

Release Date: 3rd August 2022

Release Type: Feature Release

Added

New Onboarding flow to improve the experience for new users
New ‘My First Rides’ category for newly onboarded users
FTP estimator for new users
Bike & HRM connection troubleshooting for new users
Bike setup videos for new users
New ‘Complete Onboarding’ home screen widget for users who abandon the onboarding flow
A new ‘Tour de Wattbike’ ride for users completing onboarding with new screen layout and instruction animations
Analytics to track users’ progress through the new onboarding experience
New ‘benefits’ carousel shows to signed out / new users
Show and confirm acceptance of T&C’s during sign in & registration

Changed

Fixed

A bug which stopped Strava and TrainingPeaks authorising successfully
A bug which made workouts revert to ergo mode at the start of every segment
A bug which hid the Erg / Gear mode switch from the screen

Firmware Updates

Hub Version: 5.1.0

Release Date: 4th July 2022

Release Type: Feature Release

Added

Introduced preset gearing options for next generation Wattbike Atom & AtomX
Introduced customisable shifter buttons for next generation Wattbike Atom & AtomX
Erg Mode Data Stabilisation option in Profile screen
Analytics for Home Screen ‘Jump Back In’ widget
Additional logging to diagnose unintended logout issue reported by some users

Changed

Updated ANT+ Heart Rate connectivity implementation to 4-byte

Fixed

A bug that could cause a crash when signing out after visiting the History tab
A bug that prevented the ‘Preferred Workout Duration’ saving correctly from the Profile screen
The VO2 Max Absolute Home Screen ‘Your Current Stats’ widget to show the correct value
A bug which meant lifetime & weekly distance in the Home Screen ‘Your Current Stats’ widget showed the metre instead of kilometre value
An issue which prevented completed ride sessions syncing with TrainingPeaks

Firmware Updates

Updated next generation Wattbike Atom stable firmware to v 1.03.48
Updated next generation Wattbike Atom beta firmware to v 6.03.48

Hub Version: 5.0.1

Release Date: 31st May 2022

Release Type: Hotfix Release

Added

Changed

Fixed

A bug that could cause a crash when signing out
A bug detected in our analytics that could cause a crash for some users

Firmware Updates

Hub Version: 5.0.0

Release Date: 24th May 2022

Release Type: Major Release

Added

New Home Screen
Featured workouts Home Screen carousel
‘Jump Back In’ recent rides Home Screen widget
‘Your Current Stats’ editable Home Screen widget
‘Notifications’ Home Screen message box
Featured content Home Screen promotional banner
Behind the scenes improvements to support future functionality
‘Complete Your Profile’ Home Screen widget shown when users have not completed their Hub profile

Changed

Navigation bar to support new Home Screen

Fixed

Firmware Updates

Hub Version: 4.3.0

Release Date: 8th February 2022

Release Type: Feature Release

Added

Additional workout category icons
Behind the scenes improvements to support future functionality

Changed

Fixed

A bug which was hiding the power, HR & cadence charts in ride session summary screens

Firmware Updates

Hub Version: 4.2.0

Release Date: 3rd November 2021

Release Type: Feature Release

Added

New ‘Training Focus’ field in the Profile screen to support future functionality
New ‘Preferred Duration’ field in the Profile screen to support future functionality
Behind the scenes improvements to support future functionality

Changed

Fixed

Firmware Updates

Hub Version: 4.1.0

Release Date: 18th October 2021

Release Type: Feature Release

Added

Behind the scenes improvements to support future functionality

Changed

Fixed

Firmware Updates

Updated next generation Wattbike Atom stable firmware to v 1.03.42
Updated next generation Wattbike Atom beta firmware to v 6.03.42

Hub Version: 4.0.0

Release Date: 25th August 2021

Release Type: Feature Release

Added

Changed

Migrated to a new authentication platform

Fixed

Fixed an issue that was stopping Google Fit authorisation

Firmware Updates

Hub Version: 3.13.0

Release Date: 7th June 2021

Release Type: Feature Release

Added

New power and HR training zones appear in session summary following a test (for tests that generate a new FTP/MMP)
Additional ride session data recording (target power / current gradient / current gear)
Additional workout category icons

Changed

Improved Health Assessment Submax Test - logic that ends the test if the lap average power reduces now only applies after the 3rd lap
Removed rider weight permissions from Google Fit integration in order to comply with revised Google Fit data policy

Fixed

Some workout category icons were displaying incorrectly
Support articles that weren’t displaying

Firmware Updates

Updated next generation Wattbike Atom stable firmware to v 1.03.40
Updated next generation Wattbike Atom beta firmware to v 6.03.40

Hub Version: 3.12.0

Release Date: 26th April 2021

Release Type: Feature Release

Added

Additional recording of BLE dropouts & reconnects (to the Wattbike Hub API) for improved issue diagnosis and resolution
Reed Relay value added to the Diagnostics screen for improved remote issue diagnosis
Additional ride session data sent to connected Google Fit accounts

Changed

Prompt users to save or discard changes made in the ‘Preferences’ screen on exiting, to prevent changes being lost unintentionally
Updated the Google Fit integration to comply with Google Fit’s latest guidelines

Fixed

A bug where Android Nougat users could experience a crash when viewing debug messages on the Diagnostics screen
A bug which prevented the Hub from receiving the rider weight from connected Google Fit accounts

Firmware Updates

Updated next generation Wattbike Atom stable firmware to v 1.03.37
Updated next generation Wattbike Atom beta firmware to v 6.03.37

Hub Version: 3.11.0

Release Date: 31st March 2021

Release Type: Feature Release

Added:

Imperial units in the Hub app
Local logging of firmware messages
Allow 1 decimal place in rider weight setting
Automatically upload bluetooth debug messages when a disconnect occurs
Local logging of firmware messages
Record HR belt used with ride sessions

Fixed:

Bug preventing ride start immediately after plugging in next generation Wattbike Atom
Bug where creating a new user and visiting profile screen exited the app

Firmware Updates:

Updated next generation Wattbike Atom stable firmware to v 1.03.34
Updated next generation Wattbike Atom beta firmware to v 6.03.34

Hub Version: 3.10.1 2021-03-01 Hotfix Release

Fixed:

A bug that prevented the Hub connecting to some ModelB monitors

Hub Version: 3.10.0

Release Date: 1st March 2021

Release Type: Feature Release

Added:

Automatically reconnect ride sessions if a bluetooth dropout occurs
Allowed specific workouts (tests) to end and go to session summary if a dropout occurs
Automatically start Performance Touchscreen session on reconnection
Sync session timer on reconnection
Bike serial number recorded with bluetooth dropouts in analytics

Fixed:

Stopped ride session ending on its own following reconnection

Firmware Updates:

Updated next generation Wattbike Atom stable firmware to v 1.03.31
Updated next generation Wattbike Atom beta firmware to v 6.03.31