Orangetheory Members Can Now Use Apple Watch To Track Workouts

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Orangetheory Fitness has launched OTconnect for Apple Watch, letting members at participating U.S. studios track workout metrics on their own watches. Activation costs $99 once; the company’s OTconnect Beat heart-rate monitor remains available.

Orangetheory Fitness has launched OTconnect for Apple Watch, a paid integration that lets members at participating U.S. studios track workout data on their own watches during class. The one-time activation fee is $99, and the service offers an alternative to Orangetheory’s proprietary heart-rate monitor, which remains available.

With the integration connected, members can view their heart rate, heart-rate zones, calories burned and Splat Points on their Apple Watch during a workout. Splat Points are Orangetheory’s measure of time spent in elevated heart-rate zones. The watch also provides post-workout performance summaries; the Orangetheory app offers additional data and personalized insights, according to the company.

The service is available beginning Friday at participating U.S. studios, rather than being described as available at every location. Compatible devices include Apple Watch Series 6 or newer, Apple Watch SE models and Apple Watch Ultra models. The watch must run watchOS 11.6 or later.

Orangetheory is also offering members who activate the integration up to two free months of Apple Music and Apple Fitness+. The source report does not specify the terms of those offers. The company’s OTconnect Beat monitor will continue to be offered alongside the new option.

A Paid Alternative to OTconnect Beat

The launch gives Apple Watch owners a way to follow Orangetheory’s class metrics using a device they already wear, rather than purchasing or using the company’s OTconnect Beat heart-rate monitor. For members, the practical change is access to workout information from the wrist, including Orangetheory’s signature Splat Points, while the company retains its existing hardware option.

The $99 charge makes the integration a paid add-on, not a free feature included automatically with membership. That price and the participating-studio limitation may affect whether members see it as a convenient alternative. The move also links Orangetheory’s in-studio tracking to the Apple Watch ecosystem, while workout summaries and other information remain connected to the brand’s app.

Orangetheory’s Connected Fitness Push

Orangetheory uses heart-rate-based workout tracking in its classes, and its OTconnect Beat device has served as the company’s proprietary way to record member performance. The Apple Watch integration adds a bring-your-own-device option; the source report says the existing monitor is not being discontinued.

The launch follows the introduction of Trends, an in-app feature that allows members to follow changes over time across workout metrics. It also arrives amid wider interest in wearable fitness technology. Athletech News reported that the American College of Sports Medicine ranked wearables the No. 1 fitness trend for 2027, its 10th time placing the category at the top of its annual rankings.

Orangetheory, part of Purpose Brands, operates nearly 1,500 studios in 49 U.S. states and 19 countries, according to the source report. The Apple Watch availability described for this launch is specifically at participating U.S. studios.

““Allowing our members to connect their Apple Watch gives them another seamless way to stay connected to the data they care about that drives their progress, with a device they already wear and love.””

— Stephanie Schon, Orangetheory domestic brand president

Availability and Offer Terms

The report does not list which U.S. studios are participating or say when the integration will reach locations that are not included at launch. It also does not detail the activation process, whether the $99 fee includes any ongoing service charges, or the eligibility and redemption terms for the Apple Music and Apple Fitness+ trial offer.

It is also unclear whether the Apple Watch displays precisely the same data as OTconnect Beat or whether all performance information is available on every compatible watch model. Orangetheory’s announcement, as reported, describes the main metrics and device requirements but does not provide a feature-by-feature comparison.

Members Check Local Studio Access

Members interested in using OTconnect for Apple Watch will need to confirm that their local studio participates, then check that their watch model is supported and running watchOS 11.6 or later. They should also review the activation and promotional terms with Orangetheory before paying the $99 one-time fee.

Further details may clarify the studio rollout, activation steps and the conditions attached to the Apple service offer. Until then, members can continue using OTconnect Beat, which the company says will remain available.

Key Questions

How much does OTconnect for Apple Watch cost?

The integration has a one-time $99 fee, according to the source report.

Which Apple Watches are compatible?

It supports Apple Watch Series 6 or newer, Apple Watch SE models and Apple Watch Ultra models, with watchOS 11.6 or later required.

What workout information can members see?

Members can view heart rate, heart-rate zones, calories burned and Splat Points during class, along with post-workout performance summaries.

Is OTconnect Beat being discontinued?

No. The source report says OTconnect Beat will remain available as an alternative to the Apple Watch integration.

Can members use it at any Orangetheory studio?

The launch is at participating U.S. studios. The report does not identify those locations, so members should check with their local studio.

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