Use Zwift Ride V2 with Rouvy

BikeControl maps the Zwift Ride V2's buttons to Rouvy actions such as shift up and down and back, over Network, Bluetooth, or Accessibility.

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What to know about Zwift Ride V2 with Rouvy

What the Zwift Ride V2 does
The Zwift Ride V2's buttons trigger Rouvy actions through BikeControl. The Zwift Ride V2 (firmware 1.3 or newer) ships locked to Zwift and needs a daily unlock in the Zwift app before other apps can read it; BikeControl detects the firmware automatically and guides you through the unlock. A Zwift Ride on older firmware (no V2) needs no unlock at all.
Connection
Rouvy 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
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.
Official support
Rouvy supports BikeControl officially since Rouvy 4.5.4, over Network or Bluetooth.
Default actions
BikeControl's default Rouvy mapping covers: shift up and down, back, kudos, and pause and resume. 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 Zwift Ride V2 with Rouvy

  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 Zwift Ride V2. Turn on the Zwift Ride V2 and pair it with BikeControl over Bluetooth.
  3. Select Rouvy. In BikeControl, select Rouvy as your trainer app.
  4. Connect BikeControl. Turn on Network, Bluetooth, or Accessibility in BikeControl. In Rouvy 4.5.4 or later, open the connection/pairing screen: BikeControl appears there as an available controller.
  5. Ride. Start a ride in Rouvy. The Zwift Ride V2's buttons now shift and trigger the Rouvy actions you mapped.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Zwift Ride V2 work with Rouvy?

Yes. The Zwift Ride V2's buttons trigger Rouvy actions through BikeControl. The Zwift Ride V2 (firmware 1.3 or newer) ships locked to Zwift and needs a daily unlock in the Zwift app before other apps can read it; BikeControl detects the firmware automatically and guides you through the unlock. A Zwift Ride on older firmware (no V2) needs no unlock at all.

How does BikeControl connect to Rouvy?

Rouvy 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 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 Zwift Ride V2 with Rouvy. 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.

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Other controllers with Rouvy

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