Software Release Notes

0.4.0.6 (685) - Feb. 12th, 2026

• Auto Save - Saves the session if no motion is detected, timeout customizable in Settings.

• Crash fixes and stability improvements throughout the release.

0.4.0.5 (674) - Feb. 2nd, 2026

• Heart Rate Monitoring
• Expanded Compatibility - XBoat now supports most modern BLE heart rate products, including Whoop, Garmin, Polar, COROS, Wahoo, and more!
• Improved Pairing - Pair a heart rate monitor in under 10 seconds from the settings menu.

• New Metrics
• Connected Drive % - The ratio between connected length and total stroke length provides a normalized measure of stroke efficiency that rewards blade accuracy.
• Peak Force % - Monitor the location within each stroke where your force peaks. This helps rowers understand how front- or back-loaded their stroke is, irrespective of the position of their footboard.
• Peak % / Angle - See Peak Force % and Angle at the same time in the same tile.

• Slip & Wash Customization
• Independent Definition - Define catch slip independently from finish wash.
• % of Peak Mode - Calculate slip or wash based on a % of a stroke’s peak force. This provides a normalized value for athletes of differing strength.

• Streamlined Controls
• Save & Quit - Exit rowing mode and return home after your session ends, removing a tap (or 8) from your day! Found in Rowing Controls settings.
• Lock from Anywhere - Lock or unlock your touchscreen from anywhere with a long press of the left textured button.
• Start From Anywhere - Enter rowing mode and begin recording from anywhere with a press of the yellow button.

• Data Rounding - Choose your precision for SPM, Peak Force, and Stroke Duration.

• Auto Calibration Toggle - Users can disable auto-calibration detection, so calibration can only occur when forced through the oarlock screen angle dial.

• Battery Optimization - Ongoing battery improvement updates for extended session time.

• 🐛 Bug Fixes
• Fixed workout segment interval values being stale and not always matching targets.
• Fixed auto screen unlock setting not always unlocking the screen.
• Multiple crash fixes and stability improvements throughout the release.

0.4.0.4 (636) - Nov. 4th, 2025

• “Press to Start” Banner – New idle screen banner with redesigned action button visualization to clearly show when a session is not actively recording.

• New Metrics
• Handle Speed vs. Angle Graph (Beta) – Track handle velocity in real time with a customizable live graph.
• Dual Catch and Release Metric – Gain deeper insight into stroke timing and sequencing.

• Calibration Indicator – Added pulsing red indicator in the status bar to clearly show when XPods are calibrating

• Visual Enhancements – Persistent background colors for paused and waiting states.

• Rowing Screen Layout – Page indicator moved to center screen for a cleaner interface and more usable space. Titles added to graph metrics for easier identification when idle.

• Team Sorting – Now sorted by first name, then last name to match the analytics website.

• Metric Precision – Session history metrics (split, slip, wash) now display one decimal place precision.

• XPod Connectivity – Improved reliability when setting data mode and added brief grace period before auto-disconnection after detaching.

• Power Button Changes – The power button is now disabled during rowing to prevent accidental shutdowns in rowing conditions. A long press (10+ seconds) for a force reboot remains available.

• General Stability – Strengthened system stability by addressing crash conditions. Expanded diagnostic logging to improve app performance and ensure seamless rowing sessions.

0.4.0.2 (599) - Oct. 4th, 2025

• New Data Layouts – New 2x1 and 2x2 layouts provide more focused data views.

• Light & Dark Themes – Switch between light, dark, and original themes in settings.

• Simplified Oarlock Screen – Now, just tap the larger angle dial to zero angle, and tap the force bar to zero the force. Long press the dial to access sensor status / recalibration menu.

• One-Touch to End Session – Hold the yellow action button to more easily end your session.

• Clearer Workout Banners – Redesigned banners for “Paused,” “Ready to Row,” “Resting,” and more.

• Easier Metric Swapping – Quickly adjust what you see during workouts.

• Simplified Oarlock Configuration – Bigger buttons, clearer IDs, and confirmations for rigging details.

• Accessible Design – Improved colors, contrast, font sizes, and polish.

• Home Screen Lock – Your rowing monitor now stays in focus at all times. To access device-level preferences, scroll to the bottom of the settings menu to “system settings”.

• Background Recording – More reliability while the rowing monitor screen is turned off.

• Improved Upload Handling – Smarter “waiting for internet” and upload retry states.

• Better Stroke & Split Detection – Improved accuracy and reliability of our stroke detection algorithm.

• General Stability – Dozens of bug fixes across wireless connectivity, calibration, and data processing.

0.4.0.1 (562) - Aug. 7th, 2025

• Unload Workout – Quickly exit a workout with a new button on the rowing screen.

• Touchscreen session controls are now on by default for new users.

0.4.0.0 (561) - Aug. 7th, 2025

• Automatic Device Setup – XBoat devices now configure themselves for rowing right out of the box.

• Redesigned settings menu for easier navigation.

• Force curve minimum moved into boat profile settings.

• Clearer labels and confirmations when making changes.

• More reliable session recording and saving.

• Smoother background operation and better handling of permissions.

0.3.9.9 (549) - Jul. 9th, 2025

• Firmware 0.6.13 Released – New update available for XPODs.

• Update Notifications – Get alerted in-app when a new version is ready.

0.3.9.8 (545) - Jul. 1st, 2025

• Improved accuracy of acceleration data.

0.3.9.7 (541) - Jun. 26th, 2025

• High Speed Data (50Hz) – Capture more detailed rowing metrics.

• Firmware 0.6.12 Released – Update available for XPODs.

• Boat/seat position now shown in the top bar for most boats.

• Tap your name to quickly switch team member profiles.

• Metric names updated for clarity (e.g., “Finish Deg” → “Release Deg”).

• Smoother background recording.

• Better XPOD connection reliability.

0.3.9.6 (524) - Jun. 5th, 2025

• Handle Force Position Setting – More accurate power readings, especially for sweep.

• Single Metric View – New simplified layout option.

• Combined Slip/Wash Metric – New tile option for easier viewing.

• More reliable GPS tracking.

• Boat class, ID, and seat number now configurable for all disciplines.

• Easier-to-spot workout builder buttons.

• Raw data always recorded, even when paused.

0.3.9.5 (514) - May 25th, 2025

• More consistent reading of calibration and firmware info from XPODs.

0.3.9.4 (508) - May 19th, 2025

• Fixed crash related to “waiting for stroke.”

• Added tracking when calibration warnings are ignored.

0.3.9.3 (507) - May 19th, 2025

• Calibration Indicator – Visual cue when XPOD is calibrating, with dismiss option.

• Force Calibration Screen – Shows more detail for equipment tuning.

• More stable background operation and Bluetooth connections.

• Option to switch between internal and production update tracks in Engineering Mode.

0.3.9.2 (498) - Apr. 16th, 2025

• Slip/Wash Threshold Setting – Adjustable at the boat level:
• Scull: 50–150N (default 100N)
• Sweep: 100–300N (default 200N)

0.3.9.1 (495) - Apr. 14th, 2025

• Check for Updates – New option directly in the app.