Quick Start
Welcome to Hootuo. This guide takes you from unboxing to your first test in under 10 minutes.
What you need
Section titled “What you need”- Your ZPlate force plate
- A phone or tablet with the ZForce app installed (iOS or Android)
- The USB-C charging cable from the box
- A Hootuo account — the app asks you to sign in the first time you open it
1. Charge the plate
Section titled “1. Charge the plate”Plug the plate into any standard USB-C phone charger. A full charge takes about 5–6 hours and lasts around a week of normal testing.
2. Switch it on
Section titled “2. Switch it on”Press the power button on the side. The light flashes once per second when the plate is ready.
3. Install the app and sign in
Section titled “3. Install the app and sign in”Download ZForce from the App Store or Google Play, open it, and sign in.
4. Connect to the plate
Section titled “4. Connect to the plate”Tap the Bluetooth icon at the top left of the Testing screen. The app looks for nearby plates — tap yours in the list to connect. The light stops flashing and stays on once connected.
5. Zero the plate
Section titled “5. Zero the plate”On the Device screen, tap Tare while there is nothing on the plate. This sets the zero point, and it is worth doing at the start of every session.
6. Add an athlete
Section titled “6. Add an athlete”Go to the Profiles tab and create a profile: name, date of birth, height and body mass. Body mass is needed for results measured per kilogram.
7. Run your first test
Section titled “7. Run your first test”- On the Testing tab, choose the athlete
- Choose the test type — start with CMJ (countermovement jump)
- Ask the athlete to stand still, one foot on each side of the plate
- Tap Start. The countdown runs, the test records itself, and results appear within seconds