You can control the CyberPad (and the colorful lights along the side rails) with its Bluetooth remote and app. As long as you open the app at some point during your walk, it’ll log your workout data from the machine, so you can keep track of daily step counts over time. You can also view your current workout metrics on a screen at the front of the machine.
The speed tops out at 4 mph, and the incline stops at level nine, which can be either a 9- or 14-percent incline, depending on how you position the machine’s feet. Unfortunately, the incline capability makes it difficult to store under furniture. Here’s the full review.
Best Foldable Walking Pad
This is a much longer and heavier walking pad; it’s 57 inches (32.5 inches when folded), which means it’s a good choice for taller folks or anyone who has a long stride. The deck feels stable, though not as springy or as padded as the Sperax. I like the level of control and the tracking capabilities of this device more than the Sperax, though. You can adjust the speed via either the remote or the app, and you can use the pad without the app. You can check your time, speed, distance, calories, and steps on the large display.
However, this machine was a bit of a pain to set up. Getting the Bluetooth remote and KS Fit app to connect was a struggle. I also don’t like that when you first start using the machine, you have to spend time walking at slower speeds before you can “unlock” the upper end of the range. The app itself is a little wonky; if you don’t start a workout with the app, your progress won’t be tracked or logged, and it doesn’t sync later. It also saves each walking session separately, so if you take a break, you start from zero again.
The app also offers workouts, which auto-adjust the speed to your pace via sensors under the belt. It felt awkward, since I couldn’t figure out how to slow the pace without the device totally stopping. You switch between modes within the app or on the display, and you can stop and start the machine using the app or remote. I like to use the machine in manual mode, and I tend to use the app more than the remote, because the remote connectivity is inconsistent.