Use Phone Steering with Zwift

BikeControl turns the Phone Steering into Zwift's steer left and steer right actions, connected over Network, Bluetooth, or Accessibility.

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What to know about Phone Steering with Zwift

What the Phone Steering does
BikeControl turns the Phone Steering's steering angle into Zwift's steer left and steer right.
Connection
Zwift works with Network, Bluetooth, or Accessibility. Network: BikeControl reaches the app over your Wi-Fi, so it can run on a different device. Bluetooth: the app pairs with BikeControl like a Bluetooth controller, so BikeControl runs on a second device next to it. 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
Zwift 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
Zwift is not an official BikeControl partner; BikeControl works with it through the standard inputs it already accepts. BikeControl is not affiliated with Zwift.
Default actions
BikeControl's default Zwift mapping covers: shift up and down, steer left and right, U-turn, open the action bar, use a power-up, select, back, and Ride On bomb. 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 Zwift

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Select Zwift. In BikeControl, select Zwift as your trainer app.
  4. Connect BikeControl. Turn on Network, Bluetooth, or Accessibility in BikeControl.
  5. Steer. Start a ride in Zwift and steer with the Phone Steering: BikeControl sends Zwift's steer left and steer right as you turn.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Phone Steering work with Zwift?

Yes. BikeControl turns the Phone Steering's steering angle into Zwift's steer left and steer right.

How does BikeControl connect to Zwift?

Zwift works with Network, Bluetooth, or Accessibility. Network: BikeControl reaches the app over your Wi-Fi, so it can run on a different device. Bluetooth: the app pairs with BikeControl like a Bluetooth controller, so BikeControl runs on a second device next to it. 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 Zwift on with BikeControl?

Zwift 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 Zwift an official BikeControl partner?

Zwift is not an official BikeControl partner; BikeControl works with it through the standard inputs it already accepts. BikeControl is not affiliated with Zwift.

Do I need BikeControl Pro?

Not to use the Phone Steering with Zwift. 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

Other controllers with Zwift

See all supported controllers and apps, or download BikeControl — free to try on iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS.