This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to measure and adjust the incline of a treadmill if Kinni is able to control your treadmill fully. This is particularly useful when calibrating, and adjusting your treadmill for use with apps that use incline data like Zwift, or our Kinni app.
Read about some incline terminology here if you want the science!
What will I need?
Inclinometer
Within the Settings of the Kinni app, we have created an inclinometer that will give you an accurate incline reading (guide).
How to measure the incline
1. Ensure your treadmill is on a level floor to enable a consistent measuring point
2. Place your device with the inclinometer loaded on a flat area on the treadmill and parallel (inline) with the foot rails –see photo for reference.
Step 1 – Calibrate your incline
To get an accurate measurement it is important to calibrate your incline before starting. This feature is available on most good treadmills.
Step 2 – Measure the minimum incline
1. Turn your treadmill on.
2. Keep clear of the running belt and start the treadmill.
3. Put the treadmill on the lowest incline setting, typically “Level 0”.
4. Measure the incline and make note of the value.
Step 3 – Measure your maximum incline
1. Turn your treadmill on.
2. Keep clear of the running belt and start the treadmill.
3. Put the treadmill on the highest incline setting, typically “Level 20” or until it does not change anymore.
4. Measure the incline and make note of the value.
Step 4 – Input your values into Kinni
1. Ensure Kinni is connected to your treadmill.
2. Go to your Kinni Settings tab and tick Override Incline.
3. Enter your measurements from step 2 and 3 for minimum and maximum percentage values e.g. 1%-16%
4. This will automatically allow Kinni to adjust and collect your incline information during your Workout to ensure that your data collected relating to distance, speed and elevation gained is more accurate.