Both controllers run the same mats and pair with the Plyomat app. The meaningful difference is how you see and control the test: Controller 2.0 is a simple Bluetooth controller; Controller 3.0 puts the full test readout in your hand.
Controller 2.0 still pairs over Bluetooth with the Plyomat app and works with Plyomat and Just Jump mats. It is the right fit when the coach is already using the app to see and record results.
Controller 3.0 shows the key jump and reactive metrics on its LCD, so athletes and coaches can see the result without reaching for a device.
| Capability | Controller 2.0 | Controller 3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Results on the controller | Three indicator LEDs | Full LCD: FT, height, CT, RSI, battery, rep count |
| Standalone use | App is the primary readout | Full results without a phone |
| Controls and modes | Simple controller workflow | 4 buttons, Vert, Contact, RSI, and Free modes |
| On-device settings | Not the focus | Units, contrast, auto-reset, max reps, and more |
| Bluetooth + Plyomat app | Yes | Yes |
| Mat compatibility | Plyomat and Just Jump mats | All Plyomat and Just Jump mats |
| Charging | Magnetic USB connector | Micro-USB |
| Stated battery life | About 3 weeks per charge | About 1 to 2 weeks per charge |
Controller 2.0 remains a capable Bluetooth bridge between the mat and the app. Controller 3.0 changes the floor workflow by putting Flight Time, Jump Height, Contact Time, RSI, battery status, and rep count on its own LCD.
That matters when a coach is moving through a group, when athletes need immediate feedback, or when a phone or tablet is inconvenient. The app stays useful for logging, rosters, reports, and deeper review; Controller 3.0 simply removes the need for it at the point of every jump.
Controller 3.0 gives every Plyomat and Just Jump mat a standalone LCD readout, while retaining Bluetooth connection to the free Plyomat app.
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