FTMS All Sync – Stair Stepper

What Stair Stepper Mode Does in FTMS All Sync

When you set the activity type to Stair Stepper in FTMS All Sync, the app connects your Garmin device to FTMS-compatible stair stepper machines over Bluetooth. During your workout it reads metrics like cadence, steps, floors climbed, elevation, and time from the trainer and records them into the activity for later review in Garmin Connect.

FTMS All Sync runs as a full custom Activity, giving you:

• A dedicated stair stepper activity profile inside FTMS All Sync
• Six configurable data fields on the main page
• Optional Pro Mode features such as a second metrics page, alarms, and dynamic profiles

Important: Stair Climbers and Stair Steppers are related but different FTMS machine types and use slightly different communication profiles. Make sure you choose Stair Stepper for step-based machines and Stair Climber for continuous-climb “escalator” style devices.

How Stair Stepper Looks in FTMS All Sync

During a stair stepper activity, FTMS All Sync presents up to six metrics at once using a clean, high-contrast layout so you can easily track steps, cadence, and floors while you climb.

Note: Exact layouts and available metrics depend on your Garmin device and the capabilities of your stair stepper.

Smart Trainer Metrics (from the Stair Stepper)

These metrics are read directly from your FTMS-compatible stair stepper (when supported by your trainer) and stored in the activity:

• Total Floors
• Instant Cadence
• Average Cadence
• Steps
• Elevation (Ascent)
• Calories
• Elapsed Time

Garmin Device Metrics

These values come from your Garmin watch or bike computer and can be shown alongside your stair stepper data:

• Heart Rate
• Average Heart Rate
• Max Heart Rate
• Energy Expenditure (Cal/min)
• Clock Time

All of these metrics are written into your activity file and can be reviewed later on the Stats and Charts tabs in Garmin Connect or in compatible third-party platforms.

Compatibility Notes

Stair Stepper mode in FTMS All Sync is designed for machines that support the standard FTMS Bluetooth profile for steppers. In marketing material this may be listed as:

• “FTMS”
• “Bluetooth Smart Stepper”
• “BLE FTMS support”

Some commercial or gym steppers use proprietary Bluetooth protocols and may not be detected by the app. If your machine is not found during scanning, please see the FTMS All Sync overview and the FTMS FAQ & Troubleshooting page for tips on verifying FTMS support and testing with the BleScan tool.