Use Zwift Ride V2 with Zwift

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

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What to know about Zwift Ride V2 with Zwift

What the Zwift Ride V2 does
The Zwift Ride V2's buttons trigger Zwift actions through BikeControl. Zwift also supports the Zwift Ride V2 natively, without BikeControl; BikeControl adds its own button mapping on top.
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 Zwift Ride V2 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. Pair the Zwift Ride V2. Turn on the Zwift Ride V2 and pair it with BikeControl over Bluetooth.
  3. Select Zwift. In BikeControl, select Zwift as your trainer app.
  4. Connect BikeControl. Turn on Network, Bluetooth, or Accessibility in BikeControl.
  5. Ride. Start a ride in Zwift. The Zwift Ride V2's buttons now shift and trigger the Zwift actions you mapped.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Zwift Ride V2 work with Zwift?

Yes. The Zwift Ride V2's buttons trigger Zwift actions through BikeControl. Zwift also supports the Zwift Ride V2 natively, without BikeControl; BikeControl adds its own button mapping on top.

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.

Does Zwift support the Zwift Ride V2 without BikeControl?

Yes, Zwift supports the Zwift Ride V2 natively. BikeControl is for when you want your own button mapping, several actions per button, or the same controller in other apps too.

Do I need BikeControl Pro?

Not to use the Zwift Ride V2 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 Zwift Ride V2

Other controllers with Zwift

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