# Android Tablet for TR **URL:** \ **Category:** Equipment\ **Created:** [February 9, 2023, 5:33pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/android-tablet-for-tr/80901 "2023-02-09T17:33:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![rhodrig27](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/rhodrig27/32/85262_2.png) [@rhodrig27](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/rhodrig27)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2023, 5:33pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/android-tablet-for-tr/80901/1 "2023-02-09T17:33:20Z")
Hi, I am currently using a Wattbike and a old Samsung Tab tablet, I can only connect to the Wattbike and it doesn’t allow me to connect a heart rate monitor. It seems only one or the other and if both connect then part way through the ride one will disconnect. Any suggestions on a newer android tablet that will be compatible, I’ve been recommend the new Samsung Tab however that is the best part of a £1000 which I don’t really want to spend when i’m just going to sit in the garage and stare at the blue bars on TR. ---
**Author:** ![Helvellyn](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/helvellyn/32/95205_2.png) [@Helvellyn](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Helvellyn)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2023, 5:54pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/android-tablet-for-tr/80901/2 "2023-02-09T17:54:58Z")
Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5"… [https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09LYWS5XK?ref=ppx\_pop\_mob\_ap\_share](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09LYWS5XK?tag=raineoad-21) Cost me £189. Does the job just fine and survived a 10 foot drop on to a hard floor with only a dented corner to show for it. 💪 ---
**Author:** ![HLaB](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/hlab/32/60448_2.png) [@HLaB](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/HLaB)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2023, 6:02pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/android-tablet-for-tr/80901/3 "2023-02-09T18:02:47Z")
Another possibility is a Kindle side loaded with Android which is what I was doing before I decided I preferred the bigger screen. ---
**Author:** ![Joelrivera](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/joelrivera/32/145557_2.png) [@Joelrivera](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Joelrivera)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2023, 6:28pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/android-tablet-for-tr/80901/4 "2023-02-09T18:28:30Z")
The best android tablet is an iPad… 🙂 (this is from an android hardcore user) ---
**Author:** ![patricksudol](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/patricksudol/32/133946_2.png) [@patricksudol](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/patricksudol)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2023, 6:39pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/android-tablet-for-tr/80901/5 "2023-02-09T18:39:06Z")
This. Not to go all Apple fanboy (I was hardcore Android up to 2020 until I switched to Apple) but it is kind of ridiculous how much better iPads are at being tablets than the rest of the market. I think the situation is more equitable when you talk about smartphones, I would have no problem recommending an Android phone. If you insist on finding an Android tablet then I would say a Samsung Galaxy Tab. Otherwise you can’t really go wrong with any of offerings of the iPad lineup depending on your price range. ---
**Author:** ![Joelrivera](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/joelrivera/32/145557_2.png) [@Joelrivera](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Joelrivera)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2023, 6:42pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/android-tablet-for-tr/80901/6 "2023-02-09T18:42:00Z")
I use a pixel 6 pro and a ipad… 🤷‍♂️ ---
**Author:** ![patricksudol](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/patricksudol/32/133946_2.png) [@patricksudol](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/patricksudol)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2023, 6:44pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/android-tablet-for-tr/80901/7 "2023-02-09T18:44:39Z")
I loved Pixel phones. Started with the two and upgraded every year up to the 5. Then I was getting jaded that the Pixel wasn’t “flagship-y” enough so I changed ships. The line definitely appears to have matured since I switched over. ---
**Author:** ![ryanmc06](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/ryanmc06/32/12895_2.png) [@ryanmc06](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/ryanmc06)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2023, 2:31am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/android-tablet-for-tr/80901/8 "2023-02-10T02:31:46Z")
I think this is the one I have also. Works fine. The only thing I don’t like about it is I can’t run an ant+ adapter to broadcast my Garmin watch heart rate to TR… I also use my phone sometimes which is a pixel 6. Ant+ adapter works with that. ---
**Author:** ![Duppie606](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/duppie606/32/12908_2.png) [@Duppie606](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Duppie606)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2023, 9:21pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/android-tablet-for-tr/80901/9 "2023-02-10T21:21:48Z")
Are you using an old HRM? It may be cheaper to get a new HRM. Newer models like a Garmin HRM-Dual can support dual channel Bluetooth LE, meaning two devices can read the HR data from a single HRM ---
**Author:** ![rhodrig27](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/rhodrig27/32/85262_2.png) [@rhodrig27](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/rhodrig27)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2023, 4:06pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/android-tablet-for-tr/80901/10 "2023-03-04T16:06:47Z")
> [@Duppie606](#): > > It may be cheaper to get a new HR I have a HRM tri from my old fenix 3, I may invest in one of the newer monitors that does ANT+ and bluetooth which will hopefully solve my issues ---
**Author:** ![FlatFylde](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/flatfylde/32/81793_2.png) [@FlatFylde](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/FlatFylde)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2023, 3:14pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/android-tablet-for-tr/80901/11 "2023-07-09T15:14:26Z")
Good doorstop 🤘 ---
**Author:** ![Joelrivera](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/joelrivera/32/145557_2.png) [@Joelrivera](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Joelrivera)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2023, 3:42pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/android-tablet-for-tr/80901/12 "2023-07-09T15:42:11Z")
The comment was made before the Google tablet. Now I would buy an Google tablet, if I didn’t had an ipad…