Use Keyboard input with Rouvy
Controller
Keyboard input
Trainer app
Rouvy
Official partner
Does it work?
Yes
Through BikeControl, built into Rouvy
Rouvy supports BikeControl officially. Your Keyboard input buttons trigger Rouvy's own actions.
BikeControl takes key presses — from a keyboard or a key remapper — and turns them into Rouvy actions over Network, Bluetooth, or Local.
Try it for 5 days (7 on Windows) to check it works with your setup. Then Base, a one-time purchase per platform, or Pro.
What to know about Keyboard input with Rouvy
What your buttons can do
5 actions in Rouvy
- Shift Up
- Shift Down
- Kudos
- Pause/Resume
- Back
Through the Local connection, on the device Rouvy runs on, a button can also press any keyboard key, click the mouse or tap the screen, control media (play/pause, next and previous track, volume), take a screenshot or record the screen.
PROMedia controls, screenshots and screen recording are part of Pro.
Runs on
- iPhone
- iPad
- Apple TV
- Android
- macOS
- Windows
Without BikeControl
Connects over
- Network. BikeControl reaches Rouvy over your network, from another device such as your phone or from the same computer.
- Bluetooth. Rouvy pairs with BikeControl like a Bluetooth controller, so BikeControl can run on a phone or tablet next to it.
- Local. BikeControl presses the keys and taps for Rouvy on the device Rouvy runs on.
In Rouvy 4.5.4 or later, open the connection/pairing screen: BikeControl appears there as an available controller.
What you need
- After the trial, a one-time purchase for your buttons in your trainer app.
- PROonly for three actions per button or BikeControl's own virtual shifting.
How to use Keyboard input with Rouvy
Install BikeControl
Install BikeControl on iOS, Android, Windows or macOS — on the device that runs your trainer app, or on a phone or tablet next to it.
Choose your keys
Use a keyboard — or a key remapper such as AutoHotkey or Karabiner — as BikeControl's input source.
Select Rouvy
In BikeControl, select Rouvy as your trainer app.
Connect BikeControl
Turn on Network, Bluetooth, or Local in BikeControl. In Rouvy 4.5.4 or later, open the connection/pairing screen: BikeControl appears there as an available controller.
- Open Rouvy and head to the connection / pairing screen.
Ride
Start Rouvy. Each key you press reaches Rouvy as the action you mapped it to.
- BikeControl appears as an available controller — connect, and you're ready to ride!
Rouvy Officially Supports BikeControl
Official Support. Rouvy 4.5.4 adds official BikeControl support. Connect your controller via Network (recommended) or Bluetooth — both methods work right out of the box. Bluetooth is especially useful on iOS, keeping BikeControl active even when running in the background.
See all supported controllers and apps, or download BikeControl, free to try on iOS, Android, Windows and macOS.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Keyboard input work with Rouvy?
How does BikeControl connect to Rouvy?
Which platforms can I ride Rouvy on with BikeControl?
Is Rouvy an official BikeControl partner?
Do I need BikeControl Pro?
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
Ride Rouvy with your Keyboard input.
Pair the Keyboard input, pick Rouvy, ride. A 5-day trial on every platform (7 on Windows) shows it works with your setup. Base is bought once per platform; Pro is a subscription.