Orangetheory Members Can Now Use Apple Watch To Track Workouts

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

Orangetheory Fitness members at participating U.S. studios can now connect a compatible Apple Watch to the brand’s workout-tracking system through OTconnect for Apple Watch. The integration, which carries a one-time $99 fee, lets members view workout metrics on their wrists during class and offers an alternative to Orangetheory’s proprietary heart-rate monitor.

With the integration active, members can monitor heart rate, heart-rate zones, calories burned and Splat Points during a workout. Splat Points are Orangetheory’s measure of time spent in elevated heart-rate zones. Members can also view post-workout performance summaries on the watch. Orangetheory says additional data and personalized insights are available through its app.

The service requires watchOS 11.6 or later and supports Apple Watch Series 6 or newer, Apple Watch SE models and Apple Watch Ultra models. Orangetheory is also offering members who activate the integration up to two free months of Apple Music and Apple Fitness+; the supplied announcement does not specify further terms for those offers.

The new option does not replace the company’s OTconnect Beat heart-rate monitor, which remains available. The Apple Watch integration is positioned as an added purchase rather than a feature included at no additional cost, according to Athletech News, which reported the launch and fee.

Apple Watch Adds a Tracking Option

The launch gives members who already wear a compatible Apple Watch a way to see Orangetheory workout measures without using the studio’s dedicated monitor. It may make it easier for those members to follow their heart-rate zones and Splat Points during class, while keeping those metrics within the company’s existing connected-fitness system.

The $99 one-time charge is a material part of the offering: Apple Watch owners still need to pay to activate the integration. Members can continue using OTconnect Beat, so the announcement adds a choice rather than eliminating the existing equipment option. The practical value will depend on whether members prefer a watch-based display and consider the fee worthwhile.

The move also extends Orangetheory’s focus on digital workout records. The company recently introduced Trends, an in-app feature for viewing progress over time across key workout metrics. Taken together, these tools give members more ways to access performance information, although the announcement does not establish how many members will adopt the paid Apple Watch service.

How OTconnect Fits the Studio System

Orangetheory’s classes use heart-rate data as part of the workout experience, including its signature Splat Points metric. The new integration connects a member’s personal Apple Watch to the company’s proprietary performance-tracking system, extending access to class data beyond the dedicated OTconnect Beat monitor. That monitor remains an option for members who do not have a supported Apple Watch or do not wish to use one.

The rollout comes amid wider interest in wearable fitness technology. Athletech News reported that the American College of Sports Medicine ranked wearables No. 1 among fitness trends for 2027, marking the category’s 10th appearance at the top of its annual rankings. Orangetheory, part of Purpose Brands, operates nearly 1,500 studios across 49 U.S. states and 19 countries, though the Apple Watch availability described in the announcement is limited to 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 announcement says the service is available at participating U.S. studios, but does not list those locations or say whether every U.S. studio will add it. It also does not provide a rollout schedule for studios that are not yet participating, or say whether the service will be offered in Orangetheory’s international markets.

Details beyond the one-time $99 fee are limited. The report does not clarify whether that price includes ongoing access without additional charges, whether refunds are available, or what conditions apply to the offer of up to two free months of Apple Music and Apple Fitness+. Orangetheory has not provided adoption projections or performance data showing how the watch integration affects member engagement.

Members Can Check Local Studios

Members interested in using OTconnect for Apple Watch will need to confirm whether their studio participates and whether their device meets the stated compatibility requirements. They can then decide whether to pay the $99 activation fee or continue with the existing OTconnect Beat monitor. Orangetheory’s announcement gives no date for a broader rollout, so availability outside participating U.S. locations remains unconfirmed.

Further details on studio coverage, offer conditions and any expansion could clarify how widely the service will be available. For now, the confirmed change is a new paid Apple Watch option for tracking Orangetheory class metrics, alongside the company’s existing monitor and app-based tools.

Key Questions

What can Orangetheory members track on Apple Watch?

OTconnect for Apple Watch displays heart rate, heart-rate zones, calories burned and Splat Points during class. Members can also view post-workout performance summaries on the watch.

How much does OTconnect for Apple Watch cost?

The integration has a one-time activation fee of $99, according to the announcement. Additional pricing terms were not provided.

Which Apple Watch models are compatible?

The service requires watchOS 11.6 or later and supports Apple Watch Series 6 or newer, Apple Watch SE models and Apple Watch Ultra models.

Does Apple Watch support replace OTconnect Beat?

No. Orangetheory says its OTconnect Beat heart-rate monitor remains available. Apple Watch is an additional tracking option.

Can members use the integration at every Orangetheory studio?

The announcement describes availability at participating U.S. studios. It does not identify all participating locations or confirm a wider rollout.

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