Whether you're pairing your Stages Power meter for the first time or switching head units, here is a quick start guide to getting your power meter set up with some of the most common cycling computers that are compatible with your Stages Power meter. Please see your head unit's user manual for instructions for devices not listed below.


TABLE OF CONTENTS


Pairing checklist

Before pairing, make sure to locate your ANT+ ID on your power meter, then follow these tips below for all head units and apps being used with the Stages power meter.  

  • For pairing over ANT+, your device will find your power meter as "Power 01234" or "PWR 01234", where 01234 represents your 4-5 digit ANT+ ID.
  • For pairing over Bluetooth, your power meter will show up as "Stages 01234", where 01234 represents your 4-5 digit ANT+ ID.
  • For left/right power meters, always pair to the left power meter only. 
  • If you're pairing to a brand new power meter, make sure to remove the plastic battery isolation strip from behind the battery before using your power meter. For left/right power meters, remove this strip from both sides. 
  • Confirm your power meter is awake when pairing by checking the LED indicator light. The LED light will blink intermittently for the first 60 seconds after the power meter is awake.
  • After pairing, it's a good idea to perform a zero reset. See our other article How do I calibrate my Stages Power Meter? for more details. Zero reset or calibration instructions are listed in the pairing sections for most head units below. 


Stages Dash M200/L200 and M50/L50

Dash M200 and L200 User Guide

Dash M50 and L50 User Guide


To pair your Stages Power meter to your Stages Dash device, activate your power meter by rotating the cranks 2-3 rotations, then go to Connections > Manage sensors > Add sensors > Search via ANT or Search via Bluetooth > Select power meter from the list. 

  • Your power meter should show up on both the ANT and Bluetooth sensors list so that you may choose which method you use to pair the device. Be sure to check that the 4-5 digit ID number shown on the sensor list matches the ANT+ ID listed on the power sensor. 
  • After you have successfully paired, hold down the select key to access the shortcuts menu and select Zero reset. 


Stages Dash L10 and Dash v1

Dash L10 User Guide


To pair your Stages Power meter to your Stages Dash device, activate your power meter by rotating the cranks 2-3 rotations, then go to Main menu > [Activity Name] Sensors > Add Sensors > ANT Sensors or Bluetooth Sensors > Select power meter from the list. 

  • Your power meter should show up on both the ANT and Bluetooth sensors list so that you may choose which method you use to pair the device. Be sure to check that the 4-5 digit ID number shown on the sensor list matches the ANT+ ID listed on the power sensor. 
  • After you have successfully paired, use the Zero Reset button on the home screen to perform a zero reset on your power meter.  


Garmin Edge 1040 / Edge 1030 / Edge 830 / Edge 530 / Edge 520

Edge 1040 Owner's Manual

Edge 1030 Owner's Manual

Edge 830 Owner's Manual

Edge 820 Owner's Manual

Edge 530 Owner's Manual 

Edge 520 Owner's Manual


To pair your Stages Power meter to your Garmin device, activate your power meter by rotating the cranks 2-3 rotations, then from the home screen, select the Menu button > Sensors > Add Sensor > Sensor Type: Power > Select power sensor.

  • For Garmin models that support Bluetooth, your power meter will be listed twice, once as an ANT+ sensor and once as a Bluetooth sensor. Pick the appropriate one depending on how you would like to connect.
  • To perform a zero reset, go to Menu > Settings > Sensors > ANT+ ID of your power sensor > Calibrate > Confirm the crank is positioned vertically, then select Calibrate again.


Garmin Edge 1000

Edge 1000 Owner's Manual


To pair your Stages Power meter to your Garmin device, activate your power meter by rotating the cranks 2-3 rotations, then go to Tools icon (Settings) > Sensors > Add Sensor > Power > A list of sensors will populate > Select your power meter.

  • To perform a zero reset, select the Tools icon > Sensors > Power > Calibrate. 


Garmin Edge 510 / Edge 810 / Edge 800

Edge 510 Owner's Manual
Edge 810 Owner's Manual

Edge 800 Owner's Manual


To pair your Stages Power meter to your Garmin device, activate your power meter by rotating the cranks 2-3 rotations, then go to Tools icon (Settings) > Bike Profiles > Bike 1 (or applicable bike profile) > Power (Barbell Icon) > Toggle Power Meter Enabled.


We recommend bypassing the "Search" function by entering the power meter's ID directly. From here, select "Sensor Details" and enter the ANT+ ID from the crank arm. The ANT+ ID can be found on the silver sticker on the crank arm below the power meter pod. It is also listed on the card that comes in the box with the power meter. After you have entered the ID, select the check icon. 

  • To perform a zero reset, select the Tools icon (Settings) > Bike Profiles > Bike 1 (or applicable profile) > Power icon >  Calibrate. 


Garmin Edge 500 / Forerunner 910XT

Edge 500 Owner's Manual

Forerunner 910XT Owner's Manual


To pair your Stages Power meter to your Garmin device, activate your power meter by rotating the cranks 2-3 rotations, then go to Settings > Bike Settings > Bike 1 (or applicable bike profile) > ANT+ Power > Power meter present? > Yes


Under "Sensor Details", enter in the 4-5 digit ANT+ ID from your crank. For the 910xt, hold down the scroll button to adjust the number. The longer you hold it, it will switch from scrolling 1s, 10s, then 100s. If you have a 4-digit ANT+ ID, please enter 0 for the first digit. After entering the digits, select "Done" from the number selection.

  • To perform a zero reset, go to Settings > Bike Settings > Bike 1 > ANT+ Power > Calibration. 


Garmin Forerunner 935 / Forerunner 735xt / Fenix 6 / Fenix 5

Forerunner 935 Owner's Manual

Forerunner 735xt Owner's Manual

Fenix 6 Owner's Manual 

Fenix 5/5S/5X Plus Owner's Manual


To pair your Stages Power meter to your Garmin device, activate your power meter by rotating the cranks 2-3 rotations, then hold UP button to access the Menu > Settings > Sensors and Accessories > Add New > Power > Select your power meter.

  • For Garmin models that support Bluetooth, your power meter will be listed twice, once as an ANT+ sensor and once as a Bluetooth sensor. Pick the appropriate one depending on how you would like to connect.


Garmin Forerunner 920xt

Forerunner 920xt Owner's Manual


To pair your Stages Power meter to your Garmin device, activate your power meter by rotating the cranks 2-3 rotations, then hold the Menu button > Settings > Sensors and Accessories > Add New > Power > Select your power meter.

  • To perform a zero reset, go to Menu > Settings > Sensors and Accessories > PWR - [ANT+ ID] > Calibrate > Confirm the crank is positioned vertically, then select Calibrate again.


Garmin Fenix 3/HR

Fenix 3/HR Owner's Manual (English) 


To pair your Stages Power meter to your Garmin device, activate your power meter by rotating the cranks 2-3 rotations, then hold the UP button to access the Menu > Settings > Sensors > Add New > Power > Select your power meter. 


Garmin Fenix 2

Fenix 2 Owner's Manual  


Note: Before pairing, you must disable Bluetooth on this device. 

To pair your Stages Power meter to your Garmin device, activate your power meter by rotating the cranks 2-3 rotations, then hold Menu > Settings > Sensors > Select Sensor > New Search.


Wahoo Elemnt Bolt / Elemnt Roam

Elemnt Bolt and Elemnt Roam Pairing Instructions 


To pair your Stages Power meter to your Wahoo device, activate your power meter by rotating the cranks 2-3 rotations, then use either the device or the app to pair:

  • On the device, press the left side button to access the Menu > Sensors > Add Sensor > Hold next to sensor > Save when your power meter is shown. 
  • In the app, go to Settings > Set up sensors > Select your power meter from the list and select Save sensor.


Wahoo Elemnt Rival

Elemnt Rival Quick Start Guide


To pair your Stages Power meter to your Wahoo device, activate your power meter by rotating the cranks 2-3 rotations, then use either the device or the app to pair:

  • On the device, hold the bottom left button to access the Menu > Sensors > Pair new > Hold next to sensor > Save when your power meter is shown. 
  • In the app, go to Settings > Set up sensors > Select your power meter from the list and select Save sensor.


Lezyne GPS Models

Lezyne GPS Manual

Super Pro/Macro Plus Quick Start

Mega XL/ Mega C Owner's Manual


To pair your Stages Power meter to your Lezyne device, activate your power meter by rotating the cranks 2-3 rotations, then hold Menu > Sensors > Power > Select either Scan Bluetooth or ANT+ > Select your power meter.

  • Note: The Lezyne Micro, Micro C, and Super GPS can be paired via Bluetooth or ANT+, while the Mini and Macro GPS can pair only with Bluetooth sensors.
  • To perform a zero reset, use the Calibration option from the Power sensor menu.


Polar V800 / Polar V650 / Polar M450

Polar V800 User Manual

Polar V650 User Manual

Polar M450 User Manual

To pair your Stages Power meter to your Polar device, activate your power meter by rotating the cranks 2-3 rotations, then: 

  • For V800 and M450, go to Home > Settings > General Settings > Pair and sync > Pair other device > Rotate crank and hold the device near the power sensor, and select your Stages Power meter. Once pairing is completed, select your crank length to continue. 
  • For V650, go to Home > Settings > General Settings > Pairing > Pair new device > Rotate crank and hold the head unit near the power sensor, and select your Stages power meter. Once pairing is completed, select your crank length to continue. 


Software requirements:

Polar V800 software version 1.4.0 or newer

Polar V650 software version 1.2.4 or newer
Stages Power meter firmware version 2.0.76 or newer is required for Gen 1 or Gen 2 power meters. 

Note: Polar V650 is not compatible with Gen 3 Stages Power meters. 


Suunto Ambit3 (Bluetooth)

Ambit3 User Guide


To pair your Stages Power meter to your Suunto device, activate your power meter by rotating the cranks 2-3 rotations, then hold Next > Pair > Power POD > Activate crank by rotating > Watch will confirm it has found a power meter.

  • To perform a zero reset, you must be in Cycling mode, then hold down Next to view options and select Calibrate.


Suunto 5/7/9

Suunto 5 Owner's Manual

Suunto 7 Owner's Manual

Suunto 9 Owner's Manual


To pair your Stages Power meter to your Suunto device, activate your power meter by rotating the cranks 2-3 rotations, then go to Settings > Connectivity > Pair sensor > Power POD.

  • To perform a zero reset, you must be in Cycling mode, then hold down Next to view options and select Calibrate power pod.


Hammerhead Karoo 1 and Karoo 2

Karoo 1 Pairing

Karoo 2 Pairing


To pair your Stages Power meter to your Hammerhead device, activate your power meter by rotating the cranks 2-3 rotations, then select Apps (Karoo 2 only) > Sensors > Toggle Bluetooth or ANT+ on, if not already enabled > Tap ﹢ > Select your power meter > ✓. 

  • To perform a zero reset, select Sensors > Select your power meter > Calibrate. 

 

Using an app?

See our list of Third Party Apps for instructions on how to add our power meter to a compatible mobile app.


Head unit not listed here?

For other head units, please check your head unit's user manual for instructions on how to pair the power meter to your device. If you have additional questions about pairing your power meter to your head unit, please open up a support ticket with Stages Cycling with information on what head unit you are using.