Wahoo KICKR V6 virtual shifting with Rouvy
Wahoo KICKR V6 is a confirmed-working smart trainer with BikeControl virtual shifting on Rouvy. Pair the trainer directly to BikeControl, customize gear ratios, and ride on iOS, Android, Windows, or Mac.
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How to get virtual shifting on Wahoo KICKR V6 with Rouvy
- Install BikeControl. Install BikeControl on iOS, Android, Windows, or Mac.
- Pair Wahoo KICKR V6. Pair your Wahoo KICKR V6 directly to BikeControl over Bluetooth, so BikeControl can control its resistance.
- Configure gear ratios. Customize gear ratios inside BikeControl to match your real bike or preferred range.
- Connect Rouvy. In Rouvy, pair the trainer BikeControl publishes, over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, instead of the Wahoo KICKR V6 itself.
- Start virtual shifting. Shift with your controller: BikeControl applies each gear as resistance on the Wahoo KICKR V6, and Rouvy sees your effort.
How Rouvy fits in
- Connecting Rouvy to the trainer
- Rouvy doesn't pair with the Wahoo KICKR V6 directly any more: it pairs with the trainer BikeControl publishes, over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. BikeControl keeps the connection to the Wahoo KICKR V6 and changes its resistance when you shift, so Rouvy needs no virtual shifting of its own.
- Rouvy actions on your controller
- Shifting happens in BikeControl, but the other buttons can still control Rouvy: its default mapping covers back, kudos, and pause and resume, sent over Network, Bluetooth, or Accessibility.
- Platforms
- Rouvy on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Android, macOS, and Windows. BikeControl itself runs on iOS, iPadOS, Android, Windows and macOS.
- Official support
- Rouvy supports BikeControl officially since Rouvy 4.5.4, over Network or Bluetooth.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Wahoo KICKR V6 support virtual shifting in Rouvy?
Yes. The Wahoo KICKR V6 is confirmed to work with BikeControl virtual shifting. Pair the trainer directly to BikeControl and it adds virtual shifting in Rouvy, even if the app has no native virtual shifting support.
Does Rouvy need to support virtual shifting natively?
No. BikeControl sends the gear’s resistance to the trainer; Rouvy just sees a normal trainer, so virtual shifting works without native support in the app.
How does Rouvy connect to the Wahoo KICKR V6 with BikeControl?
Rouvy pairs with the trainer BikeControl publishes, over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, and BikeControl stays connected to the Wahoo KICKR V6. Rouvy 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?
Virtual shifting is included for up to 20 minutes per day in the free/base version. BikeControl Pro (around 2.50 EUR/USD per month) removes the time limit.
Use the Wahoo KICKR V6 with other apps
- Wahoo KICKR V6 with Zwift
- Wahoo KICKR V6 with MyWhoosh
- Wahoo KICKR V6 with Biketerra
- Wahoo KICKR V6 with TrainingPeaks
More about the Wahoo KICKR V6, the Virtual Shifting hub, or download BikeControl — free to try on iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS.