Use the controller you already own with the trainer app you actually ride.

BikeControl (formerly SwiftControl) is an app for iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS that connects a physical controller — a Zwift Click, Zwift Play, Shimano Di2 or SRAM AXS lever, a gamepad, or a plain Bluetooth button — to the trainer app you actually ride in, including Zwift, MyWhoosh, Rouvy, TrainingPeaks Virtual, Biketerra, and Strappo. It adds virtual shifting, steering, workout controls, and media and OS shortcuts to setups that would otherwise have none, and it can add virtual shifting to a smart trainer that has no shifter at all. BikeControl is free to try, is made by OpenBikeControl UG (haftungsbeschränkt) in Germany, and its source code is public at github.com/OpenBikeControl/bikecontrol.

BikeControl bridges your physical controllers to every trainer app — Zwift, MyWhoosh, Rouvy, TrainingPeaks and more. Virtual shifting, steering, music, OS control. All from your handlebars.

What can I do with BikeControl?

Every control you need, on every controller you own

Virtual shifting, steering, workout intensity, button mapping — BikeControl bridges your physical controllers to Zwift, MyWhoosh, Rouvy, TrainingPeaks and more. One app, any combination.

• Virtual shifting and steering across a huge range of controllers
• Full customizability — assign any action to any button
• Works with every major trainer app

Retrofit virtual shifting onto any setup

Pair your smart trainer directly to BikeControl and inject virtual shifting into any trainer app. Tune gear ratios, set custom curves, and switch presets mid-ride.

• Fully customizable gear ratios and shift behavior
• Connect over Bluetooth or WiFi
• Works with every trainer app that accepts a controller

Your controller does more than shift

Play and skip music, run shell commands, take screenshots, launch your training app, or trigger any automation — straight from your handlebars. Hands stay on the bars.

• Play, pause, and skip music tracks
• Run shell commands and launch external programs
• Take screenshots and navigate the OS

Which trainer apps does BikeControl work with?

Which controllers and devices does BikeControl support?

Shifters and bike controllers

• Zwift Click — The original two-button Zwift virtual-shifting remote.
• Zwift Click v2 — Beta. Needs a periodic unlock, which BikeControl can perform for you.
• Zwift Ride — Drop-bar controls of the Zwift Ride smart bike.
• Zwift Play — Pair of clip-on controllers, seven buttons each.
• Shimano Di2 — Bluetooth Di2 levers — up to 12 actions on a four-button setup.
• SRAM AXS / eTap — Wireless electronic shifters; every button is mappable since BikeControl 6.3.
• Wheeltop EDS — Beta — EDS OX and TX shifters.
• Wahoo Kickr Bike Shift — Hood buttons of the Wahoo KICKR Bike Shift.
• Wahoo Kickr Bike Pro — Hood buttons of the Wahoo KICKR Bike Pro.
• Wahoo KICKR BIKE V1 — Hood buttons of the original Wahoo KICKR BIKE.
• Wahoo KICKR BIKE V2 — Hood buttons of the updated Wahoo KICKR BIKE.
• Thinkrider VS200 — Two-button bar-mounted Bluetooth shifter.
• CYCPLUS BC2 Virtual Shifter — Compact two-button Bluetooth handlebar shifter.
• Elite Square Smart Frame — Beta.

Generic inputs

• Gamepads — Standard Bluetooth gamepads — PlayStation, Xbox, 8BitDo Micro and generic pads.
• Bluetooth buttons — Beta — inexpensive camera-shutter and presenter remotes.
• Keyboard input — Any keyboard, or a remapper such as AutoHotkey or Karabiner, as the input source.

Steering

• Elite Sterzo Smart — Steering support.
• Phone Steering — Steer with your phone mounted on your bike's handlebar — no extra hardware.

Fan and accessories

• Wahoo KICKR HEADWIND — Control fan speed from your controller.

Open standard

• OpenBikeControl Hardware — In development — an affordable open-standard controller. Register your interest at openbikecontrol.org.

Support for other devices can be added. Check our GitHub for updates.

Which platforms can I run BikeControl on?

• iOS and iPadOS — App Store
• macOS — App Store
• Android — Google Play
• Windows — Microsoft Store
• Apple TV — supported indirectly: run BikeControl on an iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Windows PC and use the network connection method.
• Windows without the Microsoft Store — a direct download of the latest build is available from this site.

How much does BikeControl cost?

BikeControl is free to try: you can pair a controller and ride before paying anything. The Base version is a one-time purchase, and BikeControl Pro is a subscription that adds virtual shifting without the 20-minute daily limit, three actions per button, use on all platforms at once, command and shortcut triggers, device and music control, and screenshots. Exact amounts depend on your region and store — see the BikeControl pricing page.

What do riders say about BikeControl?

Reviews left by BikeControl users on the App Store and Google Play:

• “The high quality of both the app and customer service really makes it value for money.” — Nico, Google Play
• “it works, many possibilities, like the screenshot ability to simulate finger touch.” — Cedric, Google Play
• “Works perfectly with my Zwift Cog and Click on my Xiaomi tablet.” — Maxime, Google Play
• “Because of this app I bought zwift ride. It unlocks zwift ride to be used with Mywhoosh. You can see the amount of work done by the developer through the huge amount of features.” — Vlad, Google Play
• “Great job by the developer! Using Cycplus BC2 on the iPhone and on the Mac. Now I can virtually shift MyWhoosh and TrainingPeaksVirtual on the Mac.” — Walt, App Store
• “Works great in general, and now with SRAM. No Zwift click needed anymore which is especially helpful for ROUVY.” — Redir, App Store
• “Works much better with click v2 on iPhone and MacOs myWhoosh app after the latest update. All in all, very useful app.” — r4de, App Store

Frequently asked questions

What is BikeControl, and why does it exist?

Many of the new generation trainers only support gear changes via virtual shifting, usually implemented by a Zwift Cog. With it, you often receive a Zwift Click device — a small hardware device that acts as a remote. BikeControl enables you to use it with any trainer app — and not only Zwift Clicks, but many other devices as well.

Can I trust BikeControl?

The App/Play Stores already include many security checks. What I can offer to earn your trust is that BikeControl is open source! Check it out at https://github.com/OpenBikeControl/bikecontrol/

I don't have a controller device yet. Which one would you recommend?

I would advise against Zwift Click devices. They are proprietary and can stop working at any time. I sincerely hope Zwift changes its stance on this and makes its devices open and available for everyone.

What is OpenBikeControl?

BikeControl is part of OpenBikeControl - which is in the process of creating new and affordable controllers. Learn more at https://openbikecontrol.org/

Does using BikeControl break my trainer app's terms?

BikeControl doesn't modify, patch, or inject anything into your trainer app. It reads your controller over Bluetooth and sends the same standard inputs the app already accepts — keyboard, touch, or a normal Bluetooth controller. MyWhoosh, Rouvy and TrainingPeaks Virtual support BikeControl officially. For apps without an official integration, BikeControl is doing what a keyboard does.

Ready to ride smarter?

Download BikeControl and connect your hardware to your favorite indoor cycling app in minutes. Read more about virtual shifting on any smart trainer, what BikeControl costs, what changed in each release on the changelog, or the guides on the BikeControl blog.

BikeControl is not affiliated with Zwift, MyWhoosh, Rouvy, or any other trainer apps or hardware manufacturers.