Use Phone Steering with MyWhoosh
BikeControl turns the Phone Steering into MyWhoosh's steer left and steer right actions, connected over Network or Accessibility.
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What to know about Phone Steering with MyWhoosh
- What the Phone Steering does
- BikeControl turns the Phone Steering's steering angle into MyWhoosh's steer left and steer right.
- Connection
- MyWhoosh works with Network or Accessibility. Network: BikeControl reaches the app over your Wi-Fi, so it can run on a different device. Accessibility: BikeControl sends keyboard and touch input on the device it runs on, so it has to run on the same device as the app.
- Platforms
- MyWhoosh on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Android, macOS, and Windows. Apple TV works over Network, with BikeControl on an iPhone, iPad, Mac or Windows PC.
- Official support
- MyWhoosh supports BikeControl officially through the open OpenBikeControl protocol, on every platform including Apple TV.
- Default actions
- BikeControl's default MyWhoosh mapping covers: shift up and down, steer left and right, emotes, navigate left and right, and toggle the on-screen UI. You can change every assignment.
- Free and Pro
- BikeControl is free to try for 5 days (7 on Windows); after that the free version allows 15 controller actions a day until you buy Base, a one-time purchase of about 4.99 $. Pro (about 2.50 $/month) adds three actions per button, use on all your platforms, and BikeControl's own virtual shifting without the 20-minute daily limit.
How to use Phone Steering with MyWhoosh
- 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.
- Mount and calibrate the phone. Mount the phone that runs BikeControl on your handlebar and run Calibrate Steering once, so BikeControl knows where straight ahead is.
- Select MyWhoosh. In BikeControl, select MyWhoosh as your trainer app.
- Connect BikeControl. Turn on Network or Accessibility in BikeControl. In MyWhoosh, open the Connection screen, tap the OpenBikeControl icon in the top right and confirm the popup.
- Steer. Start a ride in MyWhoosh and steer with the Phone Steering: BikeControl sends MyWhoosh's steer left and steer right as you turn.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Phone Steering work with MyWhoosh?
Yes. BikeControl turns the Phone Steering's steering angle into MyWhoosh's steer left and steer right.
How does BikeControl connect to MyWhoosh?
MyWhoosh works with Network or Accessibility. Network: BikeControl reaches the app over your Wi-Fi, so it can run on a different device. Accessibility: BikeControl sends keyboard and touch input on the device it runs on, so it has to run on the same device as the app.
Which platforms can I ride MyWhoosh on with BikeControl?
MyWhoosh on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Android, macOS, and Windows. Apple TV works over Network, with BikeControl on an iPhone, iPad, Mac or Windows PC. BikeControl itself runs on iOS, iPadOS, Android, Windows and macOS.
Is MyWhoosh an official BikeControl partner?
MyWhoosh supports BikeControl officially through the open OpenBikeControl protocol, on every platform including Apple TV.
Do I need BikeControl Pro?
Not to use the Phone Steering with MyWhoosh. BikeControl is free to try for 5 days (7 on Windows); after that the free version allows 15 controller actions a day until you buy Base, a one-time purchase of about 4.99 $. Pro (about 2.50 $/month) adds three actions per button, use on all your platforms, and BikeControl's own virtual shifting without the 20-minute daily limit.
More setups for the Phone Steering
- Phone Steering with Zwift
- Phone Steering with Rouvy
- Phone Steering with Biketerra
- Phone Steering with TrainingPeaks
- Phone Steering with any other trainer app
Other controllers with MyWhoosh
See all supported controllers and apps, or download BikeControl — free to try on iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS.