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Use Shimano Di2 with Rouvy

Controller

Shimano Di2

Trainer app

Rouvy

Official partner

Does it work?

Yes

Through BikeControl, built into Rouvy

Rouvy supports BikeControl officially. Your Shimano Di2 buttons trigger Rouvy's own actions.

BikeControl maps the Shimano Di2's buttons to Rouvy actions such as shift up and down and back, over Network, Bluetooth, or Local.

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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 Shimano Di2 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

Rouvy needs BikeControl in between.

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 Shimano Di2 with Rouvy

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  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. Pair the Shimano Di2

    Turn on the Shimano Di2 and pair it with BikeControl over Bluetooth.

  3. Select Rouvy

    In BikeControl, select Rouvy as your trainer app.

    Selecting Rouvy in the BikeControl trainer-app dropdown
  4. 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.
    Choosing the Network or Bluetooth connection method for Rouvy in BikeControl
    Rouvy connection screen
  5. Ride

    Start a ride in Rouvy. The Shimano Di2's buttons now shift and trigger the Rouvy actions you mapped.

    • BikeControl appears as an available controller — connect, and you're ready to ride!
Shimano Di2 shifting virtual gears in action
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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.

Read the announcement

Frequently asked questions

Does the Shimano Di2 work with Rouvy?
Yes. The Shimano Di2's buttons trigger Rouvy actions through BikeControl.
How does BikeControl connect to Rouvy?
Rouvy works with Network, Bluetooth, or Local. 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. Local: BikeControl presses keys and taps on the device it runs on, so it has to run on the same device as the app.
Which platforms can I ride Rouvy on with BikeControl?
Rouvy 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 Rouvy an official BikeControl partner?
Rouvy supports BikeControl officially since Rouvy 4.5.4, over Network or Bluetooth.
Do I need BikeControl Pro?
Not to use the Shimano Di2 with Rouvy. You can check that BikeControl works with your setup before you buy: the trial lasts 5 days with up to 80 controller actions a day (7 days on Windows, without a daily cap). After that you get 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, which you can try for 20 minutes a day, a daily trial of 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 Shimano Di2.

Pair the Shimano Di2, 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.