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JetBlack Volt V2 virtual shifting with Zwift

BikeControl connects to your JetBlack Volt V2, runs the gears you set up, and passes the trainer on to Zwift. Zwift needs no virtual shifting of its own.

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Live demo: BikeControl's ride screen

Ready to rideYour buttons are reaching Zwift.Demo
Virtual shiftingPRO
JetBlack Volt V2
Power
111W
Cadence
90rpm
Ratio
×2.4
Gear 12 of 24

Interactive demo of BikeControl's Ride screen. The readings are simulated.

The JetBlack Volt V2 in Zwift

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Status

Likely

Not tested by us yet. It's an FTMS smart trainer like the confirmed ones, so it should work. Try it and tell us through in-app support.

What you need

PROBikeControl's own virtual shifting is part of Pro.

Try it 20 minutes a day, a daily trial of Pro.

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Connecting Zwift to the trainer

Zwift doesn't pair with the JetBlack Volt V2 directly any more: it pairs with the trainer BikeControl publishes, over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. BikeControl keeps the connection to the JetBlack Volt V2 and changes its resistance when you shift, so Zwift needs no virtual shifting of its own.

Zwift actions on your controller

Shifting happens in BikeControl, but the other buttons can still control Zwift: its default mapping covers steer left and right, U-turn, open the action bar, use a power-up, select, back, and Ride On bomb, sent over Network, Bluetooth, or Local.

Platforms

Zwift on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Android, macOS, and Windows. BikeControl itself runs on iOS, iPadOS, Android, Windows and macOS.

Official support

Zwift is not an official BikeControl partner, and BikeControl is not affiliated with it. Virtual shifting still works, because Zwift only sees a normal trainer.

What BikeControl does on the JetBlack Volt V2

Every time you shift: the trainer comes in, BikeControl applies your gear, and Zwift sees a smart trainer with the right resistance.

Learn about virtual shifting
JetBlack Volt V2 pairs with BikeControl. BikeControl shifts the gears and sets the trainer’s resistance for each one; Zwift pairs BikeControl like any smart trainer. The minus and plus buttons try it out.
JetBlack Volt V2

Pairs with BikeControl over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Each gear sets its resistance.

Likely to work

Virtual shiftingDemo
BikeControlPRO

Runs on your phone, tablet or computer and shifts the gears when you press your buttons.

Zwift

Pairs BikeControl like any smart trainer. The overlay can show your gear on top.

How to get virtual shifting on JetBlack Volt V2 with Zwift

  1. Install BikeControl

    Install BikeControl on iOS, Android, Windows, or Mac.

  2. Pair JetBlack Volt V2

    Pair your JetBlack Volt V2 directly to BikeControl over Bluetooth, so BikeControl can control its resistance.

    BikeControl's connection card, illustrated with the JetBlack Volt V2
  3. Configure gear ratios

    Customize gear ratios inside BikeControl to match your real bike or preferred range.

  4. Connect Zwift

    In Zwift, pair the trainer BikeControl publishes, over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, instead of the JetBlack Volt V2 itself.

  5. Start virtual shifting

    Shift with your controller: BikeControl applies each gear as resistance on the JetBlack Volt V2, and Zwift sees your effort.

Frequently asked questions

Does the JetBlack Volt V2 support virtual shifting in Zwift?
The JetBlack Volt V2 is FTMS-compatible, so it is expected to work with BikeControl virtual shifting. Pair the trainer directly to BikeControl and it adds virtual shifting in Zwift, even if the app has no native virtual shifting support.
Does Zwift need to support virtual shifting natively?
No. BikeControl sends the gear’s resistance to the trainer; Zwift just sees a normal trainer, so virtual shifting works without native support in the app.
How does Zwift connect to the JetBlack Volt V2 with BikeControl?
Zwift pairs with the trainer BikeControl publishes, over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, and BikeControl stays connected to the JetBlack Volt V2. Zwift runs on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Android, macOS, and Windows.
Can I customize the gear ratios?
Yes. Gear configurations are fully customizable in BikeControl with 1 to 30 gears, named configurations, and a drag-to-tune curve preview.
Is virtual shifting free in BikeControl?
BikeControl’s own virtual shifting is a Pro feature. Without Pro you can try it for 20 minutes a day, a daily trial of Pro. Pro has no daily limit and costs about $2.50 a month (less when billed yearly); each store sets its own regional price.

What riders wrote in the stores

Seven reviews from the App Store and Google Play, quoted word for word.

  • “The high quality of both the app and customer service really makes it value for money.”

    NicoGoogle Play review
  • “it works, many possibilities, like the screenshot ability to simulate finger touch.”

    CedricGoogle Play review
  • “Works perfectly with my Zwift Cog and Click on my Xiaomi tablet.”

    MaximeGoogle Play review
  • “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.”

    VladGoogle Play review
  • “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.”

    WaltApp Store review
  • “Works great in general, and now with SRAM. No Zwift click needed anymore which is especially helpful for ROUVY.”

    RedirApp Store review
  • “Works much better with click v2 on iPhone and MacOs myWhoosh app after the latest update. All in all, very useful app.”

    r4deApp Store review

Shift your JetBlack Volt V2 in Zwift.

BikeControl's virtual shifting is part of Pro, a subscription. Try it on your JetBlack Volt V2 in Zwift for 20 minutes a day first, a daily trial of Pro.