Pivo Pod: Your Intelligent AI Assistant for Training, Coaching & Content

The Pivo Pod is much more than a simple smartphone holder; it is an advanced technology platform for riders, coaches, athletes, and content creators. Worldwide, more than 200.000 users trust Pivo to take their training to the next level. Whether you want to perfect your technique in equestrian sports or track your sports performance, Pivo tracks you autonomously, so you can focus entirely on your performance.

Why choose Pivo?

• Fully AI-driven: Thanks to advanced machine learning algorithm The Pivo Pod automatically recognizes and follows you or your horse, without the need for a cameraman.

• Recognized worldwide: Pivo is widely used by riders, instructors, and even international organizations such as the FEI and USEF.

• Versatile: Perfect for equestrian sports, but also extremely suitable for fitness, dance, tennis, and social media content.

Taking Training & Coaching to the Next Level

Pivo is a complete feedback platform. With the Lesson Mode You can take live lessons remotely via a stable internet connection. This allows you and your coach to communicate in real-time (both audio and video).

In addition, there is the Video Annotation Tool:

• Share recorded training sessions with your coach via the Pivo Cloud.

• Coaches can provide direct feedback on the video with spoken commentary, text notes, drawings, arrows, and visual markings.

• Users receive 3GB of free cloud storage. For intensive use, a Premium subscription is available for additional storage capacity.

Always the latest features

After a software upgrade, are Pivo Pod models (regardless of color or version) are capable of supporting the full AI Horse Tracking functionality. The Pivo Track App is continuously being optimized.

• Note: Pivo works most optimally with iOS devices (Apple). Due to system limitations on Android, some advanced features, such as Lock-On Tracking, be limited.

Installation & Connection

1. Account: Download the Pivo Track app and create an account with your email address. For the Lesson Mode Both you and your guest must have an account and be connected to a stable network.

2. Pair remote control:

   • Turn on the Pivo Pod by long-pressing the on/off button.

   • Keep the + Press and hold the button on the remote control until you hear a beep; the connection is now confirmed.

   • Use the + button for starting/stopping recordings.

   • Use the up/down arrows to zoom in and out (to do this, first disable 'Auto Zoom' in the settings menu via the gear icon).

3. Smart Mount: Do you use the Smart MountSimply unscrew the top holder. The height of the base is then 50 mm.

Tips for the best experience

To make optimal use of AI tracking, we recommend the following setup:

• Setting: Open the Gallery in the Pivo Track App, tap the Pivo logo and choose AI Detection → Horse Advanced.

• Speed: In the setup, select 'Show Jumping' for an ultra-fast, explosive motor response.

• Circumstances: The AI ​​operates at 30 frames per second. For best results, maintain a distance of less than 60 meters between the Pivo and the subject, and avoid obstacles or complex backgrounds.

Use & Maintenance

• Caution: The Pivo Pod is a precision instrument and is sensitive to shocks. Do not drop it and store it in a safe place out of direct sunlight.

• Battery life: The internal Li-ion battery lasts an average of 3 to 4 hours. Charge the battery regularly to extend its lifespan.

• Power bank tip: Because your smartphone performs heavy AI calculations, it drains quickly. Connect a power bank to both the Pivo Pod and your phone during your workout for a worry-free training day.

Technical specifications

• Rotation: 360° infinity.

• Tracking: Horse, dog, face, and body recognition.

• Compatibility: iOS and Android (iOS recommended for optimal performance).

• Assembly: Universal 1⁄4” tripod mount.

• In the box: Pivo Pod, Remote control (incl. battery), USB charging cable.

🚀 Tip: Are you a professional instructor or do you regularly use heavier equipment such as an iPad/tablet? Then take a look at the Pivo Pod Max, equipped with a more powerful motor and a larger battery.