# Device compatibility for Amazon Fire HD Tablet **URL:** \ **Category:** TrainerRoad Software\ **Created:** [July 8, 2020, 3:46pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/device-compatibility-for-amazon-fire-hd-tablet/39021 "2020-07-08T15:46:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![hrmax](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/91b2a8/32.png) [@hrmax](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/hrmax)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2020, 3:46pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/device-compatibility-for-amazon-fire-hd-tablet/39021/1 "2020-07-08T15:46:25Z")
Complete newbie to indoor bike training. I just got a wahoo kickr 2018. Does anyone know if the current crop of Amazon Fire Tablets (Fire HD 8, Fire HD 8 Plus, Fire HD 10) are compatible with both TrainerRoad and the Wahoo Fitness Workout Tracker apps? This is of course after sideloading the Google Store apk. Thank you for you help ---
**Author:** ![mcneese.chad](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/mcneese.chad/32/15056_2.png) [@mcneese.chad](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/mcneese.chad)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2020, 3:57pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/device-compatibility-for-amazon-fire-hd-tablet/39021/2 "2020-07-08T15:57:56Z")
Not according to the existing support article: > **[Can I use TrainerRoad with an Amazon Kindle or Kindle Fire?](https://support.trainerroad.com/hc/en-us/articles/360016458712-Can-I-use-TrainerRoad-with-an-Amazon-Kindle-or-Kindle-Fire-)** > > TrainerRoad athletes have reported that the TrainerRoad app is able to run on Amazon Kindle and Fire tablets, but only via a workaround. Amazon tablets are not directly supported by TrainerRoad, bu... But you can email [support@trainerroad.com](mailto:support@trainerroad.com) for a more current comment. ---
**Author:** ![agbatten](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/agbatten/32/15723_2.png) [@agbatten](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/agbatten)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2020, 4:04pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/device-compatibility-for-amazon-fire-hd-tablet/39021/3 "2020-07-08T16:04:43Z")
I run TR on an Amazon Fire 10 tablet. You need to sideload the Google App store (does not come pre-loaded on Fire Tablet—easy to do with a google search) and you can then download and install TR app on tablet. ---
**Author:** ![Lactobicyclist](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/lactobicyclist/32/353_2.png) [@Lactobicyclist](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Lactobicyclist)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2020, 4:28pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/device-compatibility-for-amazon-fire-hd-tablet/39021/4 "2020-07-08T16:28:40Z")
This is what I did as well. I have had a few times where the app has frozen but I was able to pick up where I left off. Not ideal but doable and cheaper than the iPad I don’t currently own. ---
**Author:** ![agbatten](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/agbatten/32/15723_2.png) [@agbatten](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/agbatten)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2020, 5:08pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/device-compatibility-for-amazon-fire-hd-tablet/39021/6 "2020-07-08T17:08:11Z")
I previously had a Fire 8 HD and had luck with TR on there as well. I do think 10 may run it a bit better though—10 seems more responsive (quicker). ---
**Author:** ![kevistraining](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/kevistraining/32/171237_2.png) [@kevistraining](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/kevistraining)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2020, 6:18pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/device-compatibility-for-amazon-fire-hd-tablet/39021/7 "2020-07-08T18:18:57Z")
TR works on my son’s Amazon Fire Kids edition from 2017… pretty sure my microwave would run it. Seriously though if you get Google play side loaded onto your fire tablet you would be good to go. Not sure what the barriers are for trainerroad to release the app officially on the Amazon app marketplace? ---
**Author:** ![hrmax](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/91b2a8/32.png) [@hrmax](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/hrmax)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2020, 9:08pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/device-compatibility-for-amazon-fire-hd-tablet/39021/8 "2020-07-08T21:08:46Z")
Thanks for the answer regarding the TrainerRoad app. Does anyone know if the Wahoo Fitness app also works on the newest Amazon Fire tablets, though? ---
**Author:** ![airdrummer](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/airdrummer/32/14425_2.png) [@airdrummer](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/airdrummer)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2020, 9:59pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/device-compatibility-for-amazon-fire-hd-tablet/39021/9 "2020-07-08T21:59:12Z")
I did the same as already mentioned - sideloaded Google Play Store and loaded TrainerRoad through that. It has worked without a hitch on my Fire 10. ---
**Author:** ![kevistraining](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/kevistraining/32/171237_2.png) [@kevistraining](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/kevistraining)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2020, 7:31am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/device-compatibility-for-amazon-fire-hd-tablet/39021/10 "2020-07-09T07:31:22Z")
> [@hrmax](#): > > Does anyone know if the Wahoo Fitness app also works on the newest Amazon Fire tablets, I don’t know for sure but I wouldn’t expect an issue. I have used apps from Elite, tacx, stages and favero without problems. ---
**Author:** ![Pedro\_Mendes](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/pedro_mendes/32/4996_2.png) [@Pedro\_Mendes](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Pedro_Mendes)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2020, 8:10am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/device-compatibility-for-amazon-fire-hd-tablet/39021/11 "2020-09-17T08:10:51Z")
Ant+ or bluetooth? ---
**Author:** ![agbatten](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/agbatten/32/15723_2.png) [@agbatten](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/agbatten)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2020, 9:30am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/device-compatibility-for-amazon-fire-hd-tablet/39021/12 "2020-09-17T09:30:52Z")
Ant+. This requires an Ant+ chip and a cord that connects to the chip on one end and the tablet on the other end. ---
**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:** [October 21, 2020, 3:54pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/device-compatibility-for-amazon-fire-hd-tablet/39021/13 "2020-10-21T15:54:39Z")
Cheers, I have just set up my Fire 7 and it seems to have detected everything ok. ---
**Author:** ![IvyAudrain](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/ivyaudrain/32/47471_2.png) [@IvyAudrain](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/IvyAudrain)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2020, 9:18pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/device-compatibility-for-amazon-fire-hd-tablet/39021/14 "2020-10-21T21:18:11Z")
Whoa this is good to know! Passing this info along to the team so we can do some more testing and update that support article! ---
**Author:** ![NArB](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/narb/32/12895_2.png) [@NArB](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/NArB)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2021, 6:38pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/device-compatibility-for-amazon-fire-hd-tablet/39021/15 "2021-07-31T18:38:24Z")
Phone is broke, so I loaded google play on the my Kindle Fire 7 and got TrainerRoad running. A little slow on the old kindle but it works and everything paired. ---
**Author:** ![gjack88](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/gjack88/32/12890_2.png) [@gjack88](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/gjack88)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2021, 10:59pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/device-compatibility-for-amazon-fire-hd-tablet/39021/16 "2021-11-28T22:59:50Z")
So If I were to buy a Amazon Fire I’d need to side load Google play then download tr app stick my USB lead and ant+ dongle in and that’s it?! How long would the battery last? Thanks ---
**Author:** ![agbatten](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/agbatten/32/15723_2.png) [@agbatten](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/agbatten)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2021, 12:25am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/device-compatibility-for-amazon-fire-hd-tablet/39021/17 "2021-11-29T00:25:15Z")
Yes that’s correct. It’s been a while since I’ve run this setup, but I recall being able to do at least 2-3 rides before charging Fire tablet (YMMV). ---
**Author:** ![614irondad](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/614irondad/32/24036_2.png) [@614irondad](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/614irondad)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2022, 2:59pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/device-compatibility-for-amazon-fire-hd-tablet/39021/18 "2022-11-24T14:59:21Z")
Bringing this thread back to life 😬 I can pick up an Amazon Fire HD 10 for $75. If I ‘side load’ the Google play store and add the app, is this still a solution that people use and are happy with? I’m trying to get a permanent solution in my basement, so I don’t have to lug my PC down to the pain cave each time. Thanks! ---
**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:** [November 24, 2022, 3:14pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/device-compatibility-for-amazon-fire-hd-tablet/39021/19 "2022-11-24T15:14:41Z")
I usually use my laptop with an ant+ dongle but I occasionally use the ‘side loaded’ fire with an Ant + dongle also (my PM is ant +). If you are going the Ant+ route you’ll need an ant+ dongle and the drivers for it (you can also get them from the store, I think I have the ANT Radio Service and ANT+ Plugin Service installed). The kindle has got a bit flakey with age and I prefer the keyboard on the laptop for toggling in ride but it does the job.