Use Wahoo Kickr Bike Shift with Zwift
Controller
Wahoo Kickr Bike Shift
Trainer app
Zwift
Does it work?
Yes
Natively, and through BikeControl
Zwift reads the Wahoo Kickr Bike Shift without BikeControl. BikeControl adds your own button mapping, and the same controller in your other apps.
BikeControl maps the Wahoo Kickr Bike Shift's buttons to Zwift actions such as shift up and down and steer left and right, 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 Wahoo Kickr Bike Shift with Zwift
What your buttons can do
10 actions in Zwift
- Shift Up
- Shift Down
- Open Action Bar
- U-Turn
- Steer Left
- Steer Right
- Use Power-Up
- Select
- Back
- Ride On Bomb
Through the Local connection, on the device Zwift 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 Zwift over your network, from another device such as your phone or from the same computer.
- Bluetooth. Zwift 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 Zwift on the device Zwift runs on.
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 Wahoo Kickr Bike Shift with Zwift
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.
Pair the Wahoo Kickr Bike Shift
Turn on the Wahoo Kickr Bike Shift and pair it with BikeControl over Bluetooth.
Select Zwift
In BikeControl, select Zwift as your trainer app.
Connect BikeControl
Turn on Network, Bluetooth, or Local in BikeControl.
Ride
Start a ride in Zwift. The Wahoo Kickr Bike Shift's buttons now shift and trigger the Zwift actions you mapped.
More setups for the Wahoo Kickr Bike Shift
Other controllers with Zwift
See all supported controllers and apps, or download BikeControl, free to try on iOS, Android, Windows and macOS.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Wahoo Kickr Bike Shift work with Zwift?
How does BikeControl connect to Zwift?
Which platforms can I ride Zwift on with BikeControl?
Does Zwift support the Wahoo Kickr Bike Shift without BikeControl?
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 Zwift with your Wahoo Kickr Bike Shift.
Pair the Wahoo Kickr Bike Shift, pick Zwift, 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.