MERACH at IFA 2026: A Smart Walking Pad With Auto Incline, App Control and Bluetooth Audio

MERACH used IFA 2026 to highlight one of its key home-fitness products: a compact walking pad designed for walking, light jogging and use while working or watching TV at home.

During our visit to the booth, the company demonstrated how the machine can be controlled either by remote control or through the MERACH app, while also showing its automatic incline system, built-in safety features and Bluetooth audio capabilities.

MERACH has been focused on home fitness since 2018

MERACH was founded in 2018 in Hangzhou, China and develops home-fitness equipment for international markets. The company says its products are sold across North America and Europe, with a focus on connected equipment designed for everyday workouts at home.

At the booth, the representative also mentioned that MERACH sells through a number of European marketplaces and retailers, including Amazon, Otto, Cdiscount, Kaufland, MediaMarkt and Decathlon.

The walking pad is designed for both exercise and home working

The product demonstrated to us was positioned as one of MERACH’s key products for 2026.

Its compact form factor is intended for situations where users do not want a full-size treadmill occupying a permanent area of the home.

The representative specifically mentioned three main uses:

• home workouts
• walking while working
• light jogging

The walking pad can be started and stopped using its remote control, while speed and incline can also be adjusted during a session.

Automatic incline adds intensity without a larger treadmill

One of the main features demonstrated was the automatic incline system.

At the booth, MERACH described the machine as having 12 incline levels, allowing the walking angle to be changed electronically instead of requiring the user to manually raise the machine.

The exact model name was not stated during our interview, so we are deliberately not assigning the booth unit to a specific retail model. MERACH's current lineup does, however, include walking pads with automatic incline, including the NovaWalk W50 with up to 12% auto incline.

That kind of incline system gives users a way to make slower walking sessions more demanding without increasing speed significantly.

Speed is capped for walking-pad use

During the demonstration, the representative said the speed range was limited to around 1 to 6 km/h, reflecting the product's emphasis on walking and light jogging rather than high-speed running.

That also makes the format more practical for users who want to walk while watching television or working from home.

MERACH's current compact walking-pad range uses similarly low speed ranges, with models such as the NovaWalk W50 officially rated at 1 to 6.5 km/h.

Remote control and the MERACH app

The walking pad can be controlled using a handheld remote, but MERACH also integrates its machines with its own mobile application.

The company’s current app ecosystem provides functions including workout tracking, guided classes, scenic routes and training data on compatible products.

During our booth demonstration, the presenter specifically showed the ability to control the walking pad through the MERACH app as an alternative to the physical remote.

A safety clip stops the machine if necessary

Before starting the machine, the representative attached a safety clip to her clothing.

This acts as an emergency-stop mechanism. If the user moves too far away or loses balance, the system can stop the belt to reduce the risk of injury.

When the stop control was pressed during the demonstration, the belt slowed down gradually rather than stopping abruptly.

Bluetooth speakers turn it into a more entertaining workout

The most unusual feature demonstrated was the built-in audio system.

The representative connected a smartphone to the walking pad through Bluetooth and played music directly through the machine’s speaker.

MERACH currently sells walking-pad models with integrated Bluetooth speakers, including the W50 Lite, which combines built-in audio with app connectivity and automatic incline.

During our demonstration, the presenter also pointed out integrated lighting intended to react to music, although that lighting effect was not clearly visible while we were filming.

For that reason, we would treat the music-reactive lighting as a booth-demonstrated feature rather than making broader claims about its implementation.

A walking pad aimed at making everyday movement easier

MERACH’s IFA presentation was relatively simple, but the use case is easy to understand.

Instead of requiring users to schedule a dedicated treadmill workout, the walking pad is designed to fit into activities they may already be doing at home.

Users can walk while working, watching television or listening to music, then increase the incline when they want a more intensive session.

With automatic incline, remote and app control, Bluetooth audio and a compact design, MERACH is essentially trying to make home cardio easier to integrate into a normal day rather than treating it as a separate gym activity.