Forget watching TV at the gym β Peloton now connects to your Kindle library
If you’re running out of fitness inspiration in your favorite video streaming app to use with your favorite cardio machine, then the new Peloton update might be worth checking out.
The company has announced a partnership with Amazon’s Kindle library to let users read their books while they exercise. If you use the Peloton Bike, Bike+, Tread or Tread+, you’ll have access to the new feature.
Peloton Guide users and those who exercise without connected gear through the Peloton app will not be able to access or use their Kindle libraries. They will need to switch between apps.
In a new amazon blog postthe announcement says “No more awkwardly holding a book or Kindle e-reader while trying to maintain proper posture. No more rushing to get back to your cozy reading nook.”
βWith the Kindle reading experience on Peloton, members can simply tap to turn the page, so they can fully immerse themselves in their favorite stories while enjoying their favorite workout.β
How to Read eBooks on Your Peloton
You can log in here to view your entire Amazon Kindle library. Then, simply access the library by going to the navigation bar on your Peloton device and logging in to your Amazon account on the Peloton platform.
Books open right where you left off, so you can seamlessly transition from your best Kindle to your Peloton device. Youβll also find Kindle features like adjusting font sizes, bookmarking, and more.
At the time of writing, the feature is only available in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Austria, and Germany.