Zwift on Apple TV 4K: The A to Z User Experience (Unbox/Install/Interface/Devices)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ก.ค. 2024
- Here's the full rundown of everything Zwift on Apple TV which launched this week in the App Store. This video covers everything from unboxing, installation, setup, user interface tutorial, head to head graphics comparisons, Bluetooth device connections..... and more! Remember to hit SUBSCRIBE to support this TH-cam channel: bit.ly/3aUph9W
Video Index:
0:00 Intro
0:15 Unboxing/Setup
4:40 User Interface
7:20 Head to Head Comparisons
14:07 Connecting Devices
15:50 Wrap Up
Links:
NPE CABLE (ANT+ / Bluetooth Bridge) Amazon US: amzn.to/2yXL6kf
4iiii Viiiva HR Strap (ANT/BLE Bridge) Amazon US: amzn.to/2zVheGg
DCRainmaker Zwift AppleTV Post: goo.gl/GMU9GR
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I’m so glad I watched this tonight. I had just placed an order on amazon for a 4th gen Apple TV and immediately canceled and bought the 4K instead. Thank you so much! Love your videos!
Thanks! Because of you and DC Rainmaker I’ve made the upgrade to the Apple TV 4K/32Gb and 43 inch flatscreen!! Much better than viewing on an iPad!
Dude, seriously-thank you for your reviews and attention to detail.
Thanks! I read this comment as I'm editing a 20min+ video on how I compare power meters thinking I've added too much detail. :)
Set my Zwift up on Apple this week with my new Tacx Neo 2T on a 42 inch tv. Wow what an experience riding on Zwift is now and the Neo is amazing, especially the road feel it gives and racing has a whole new dimension now. The setup was so quick and easy just as you said on here. I watched this prior to the installation so thanks Shane for your great advice/tutorial. Keep up the good work.
Great review. Straight forward and understandable. As a total Zwift noob looking to start, it has cleared a lot up for me as a thought I was going to have to buy a laptop or gaming PC. Brilliant 😀👍
After watching your very good video and your analysed synopsis, I’ve ordered one and can’t wait to get rid of my old out of date laptop . Must stop watching your clips and I seem to be spending more and more money on cycling 😂😂
Man, you’re awesome. Thanks a lot for this video, exactly what I needed.
Great video, super helpful. Brand new to Zwift and I will definitely be picking up a Apple TV 4k. Thank you
Just hooked up the 4K version last night and I’m using it for the first time right now. Previously had the gen 4. Agree with you Shane, I really amazed how much better the experience is. Normally wouldn’t spend money for the upgrade but glad i did.
Love the Apple Tv. Easy and not expansive. I have set up three of those for my friends and family for Zwift
Great vid, just what I was looking for
Great comparison of how Zwift looks on different devices! Well done!
Informativ review, as always! Keep up the good work!
Thanks for your reviews! Love them! Highly informative!
With the Apple TV 4K starting @ 249$ au, its a really good option for someone just into Zwift. Good vid.
Amazing job Shane. Apple TV 4K might be the newbie recommendation.
We did not have an Apple device and were having a lot of trouble using a Kinetic Smart Control with the Android bridge to PC. I switched to the Apple TV 4K and it is solid. I didn't realize the 4K would be better since my screen was 1080p, but the comparison on this video convinced me to spend the extra $20 to $30 for the 4K to get the better processor. I actually had not even heard that Zwift would run on Apple TV until I saw this, but it is a great way to create a permanent setup without a computer.
You’re doing god’s work, Shane
thank you so much, been wondering how to connect my apple watch for hr while zwifting on pc through ant+
The side-by-side comparison was EXACTLY what I was looking for! Well done sir! Thanks so much Shane!
Your pain cave set up video plus this one have given me so much quality information and ideas. Keep up the good work. Awesome channel Shane!
Awesome, thank you!
Excellent video - very helpful in deciding my system! Thanks
Right I’ve just bought an apple 4K and got the Tacx vortex at a reasonable £209 I’ve downloaded the app and got my garmin watch now all I need is a bike 😂 Great vids ! Subbed 👍🏻
After watching this Vid I had to go out and buy one. Really impressed with the setup not needing the MacBook to run Zwift with the Apple TV hooked up to the TV permanently. Thanks Shane 👍 Graphics are sensational.
very professional presentation, as always
Great vid Shane.
Putting together a plan to get on Zwift and was going to use my Gen 4 Apple TV but after viewing this video I may go for the 4K.. As usual Shane, GREAT CONTENT!
Thanks mate. Enjoy the ride when you're all up and rolling!
I confirm , great set up . I have a Neo+ Panasonic 4K+ Apple TV 4K
Great video, thanks mate!
Great review
what a great review, exactly what I was looking. for with the comparison on Apple TV 4k vs Gen 4 (which I have). I'm now on amazon looking to buy 4k version b00m! Also tonnes of other useful advice, hints n tips that I learnt today. keep up the great videos. #staysafe
Thanks just brought one
Thanks for this
Thanks Shane for the help
This is such a good option, not that expensive really and it can be used outside of zwift which is awesome.
Shane I figured it out that fast. Just hoping to pair the bluetooth hr monitor when it arrives tomorrow.
Great Review and very helpful !!
I just changed from using my Samsung Galaxy s8, which worked very well to the ATV 4k. The ATV is an improvement. It now renders shadows. The frame rate is better (the android wasn't bad but it's not as good as ATV) and the colors and detail are much richer. Because I was using my phone, I couldn't run the companion app but now I can. The one advantage that the android version had is that it was very easy to navigate the screen because of the touchscreen on the phone. The ATV remote isn't nearly as bad as people say but it is clunkier than using a touch screen obviously. The companion app though makes up for it. I still mount my phone on my bars and run the companion app as a control panel. The ATV is worth the $180 and it's actually going to be better than a business PC. Unless you already have a gaming PC, this is the best option.
Thanks Shane. Apple TV just purchased.
As always, great review Shane 👍👍
Awesome video!! Just installed the Apple TV 4K 3rd gen.. very simple to install..and the graphics looks awesome..I used a high quality 4k hdmi cable on my Samsung Tv that automatically upscales to HDR and 4k and it said 60fps.maybe it’s the high end hdmi cable..
looks great.
Can you use Apple Watch version 2 heart rate along with Apple TV ?
Thanks
Good info, thank you. I'm thinking of picking up a Wahoo Kickr next week, and Apple TV 4K plus a discounted Black Friday TV looks like the way to go.
David did you get the Wahoo Kickr? I am on my third! The first 2 crapped out and I have been working thru my bikeshop getting replacements.
@@marshallhughes4514 Did you get the bike or the smart trainer? I'm looking at a bike but your post has me scared. They do seem a bit wobbly in reviews.
@@carterfrance6924 I bought the Zwift. This is my third and with about 1,000 miles in I have developed the "wobble" others have mentioned. The main wheel is not perfectly aligned. I mainly ride outside atm but I am disappointed overall. I think I will get a different brand when this one kicks the bucket.
Great vid as always!! What kind of "table" and TV stand did you use in this vid?
Hi Shane. I've been watching your videos over the last 2 weeks. They are fantastic. I'm considering putting a TV and buying the 4k Apple Tv. Do you know if the shadows are now showing in the Apple TV?
Zwift starting giving me error code 114 on my Mac mini now I might have to finally buy yet Apple TV 4K
Hey Shane, can you open custom made workouts in Zwift on Apple TV? I have the older (not 4k) model and it doesn't show up on the menu. I get not being able to make them with Apple TV because the interface is not easy to use, but I think I should be able to at least use the ones I've made on other platforms. Hoping it isn't just me.
I’m using the 4iiii viiiiva hr strap to bridge my ant+ speed and cadence sensors to Apple TV (and iPad when I use that) so far it’s worked brilliantly easy to pair all devices and gives speed,cadence and hr on the iOS devices.
richard stephenson Does the bridge count as just 1 of the bluetooth inputs on the apple tv Zwift pairing screen. I'm having lot of problems pairing up 3rd input (Wahoo Cadence sensor) through the Zwift App so might need to invest in an ant+ bridge.
MarkyFo On the tvOS pair screen, my ant+ cadence,, speed and heart rate all paired with the Viiiiva hr strap and work with the Zwift tvOS no problem, the remote still works as well so it must be using just 1 Bluetooth input for all three sensors. I assume the viiiiva hr band receives the ant+ speed and cadence input and packages this up with the hr data and re-transmits it together as 1 Bluetooth data streem.
Does Garmin's ANT+ dongle work with Apple TV to connect ANT+ HR strap?
Thanks for this. I am not an Apple guy but this works great with my Wahoo Blue SC. Better than a new computer. Can't figure out my HR monitor yet, its Garmin so finnicky.
Your Garmin HR strap will be ANT+ only. Not supported by AppleTV.
Hi, thanks for the Vid..Just about to buy ATV. As it's solely for Zwift, do I need the 64Gb or will 32 be adequate? I have no idea what needs to be stored and how big-a memory is needed. Thanks.
32 is fine.
Just purchased the apple tv 4k for my pain cave aswell, slowly building my zwift setup as a new beginner. Only downside for apple tv is that it wont support Spotify for some inexplicable reason. But for now im just playing music on separate system and let the game sounds come from a tv. So no using headphones with ingame sounds. :)
Also thanks for the video ! Really helped me alot with the decision what to go with. Funnilly the android beta was what got me into this.
Hi Shane. First off all, thank you very for your channel. Helpful, interesting and well recorded!
I have a good Zwift setup with a Tacx Neo, Samsung 117cm and a PC with a gtx970 = Zwift paradise.
A friend want to take Zwift and ask me for the best setup.
What can I recommend him for the PC?
The last apple TV 4k? An Alienware? Or an another mini pc?
He wants the best Zwift experience (graphics)
Thank you.
nice vid! thx! do you know when the android version will be available at which phones?
Just got atv 4k on the back of this review , zwift looks great and it now has shadows.
clive knapp shadows on the 4K! Awesome, time to buy one
Little side note on the mobile map you can press on dot of other rider on the map and it bring up who it is and you can give thumb up and look at there sheet.
Hi Shane. Is it possible to watch netflix and zwift at the same time? I'm not always doing workouts or races, so if it's an easy spin I like to watch something full-screen. Any picture-in-picture option with Zwift? And does Zwift drop out if you have it in the background? Really keen to pursue this option to have permanently setup in my garage (currently dragging laptop and cables between office and trainer), but need to have this multi-tasking option! Great video, thanks.
Hi Shane. Great video. Just starting out on my cycling and turbo trainer journey. I am new to Zwift and this training type.
I recently bought a Tacx Neo 2T and it’s great. The only problem is that I don’t really have the right equipment to get the most out of it. I’m using the Tacx software but I am intending to use Zwift. I’m only using my iPhone and although it is a Max it’s really not big enough to get the full feel of videos etc.
I want to move to using it on a television and I reckon an Apple TV 4K will do the trick.
My main problem is this. My pain cave is my garage but it is slightly too far away from house to get a wi-fi signal. I am going to use my iPhone and tether it to Apple TV. That seems fine in terms of working the Apple TV but on your videos I’ve been watching the iPhone is also a controller when used with Zwift.
Will it all work well? I’m trying to get a wi-fi signal to my garage but having problems at every step.
Sort the base issue first and improve that wifi. Here's a very good way of doing that: th-cam.com/video/AwX1HkuSrY4/w-d-xo.html
Hey Shane. Quick question. Are you able to change the date, as in change the course, on the Apple TV? I’m interested in doing a group ride with some friends in which we will change the course to just have ourselves visible. I know with Zwift on the PC this is possible, but wasn’t sure about the Apple TV.
Shane, love your channel! Have you ever considered a weekly Q&A video?
I've done a few "Ask Lama" videos. I spend a few hours daily responding to comments and emails.... which doesn't scale well. Anything is possible once I'm set up. At the moment there's a tonne of backlog sitting here for me to work on.
Yeah, I saw that and it got me wondering if you had thoughts of making it a weekly/scheduled thing. And yeah I'll bet you get backed up trying to respond to everyone. Which is great that you take the time to do by the way. Anyways I just ordered the kickr17 and I'm sure to have some questions which got me thinking about Q&A. Thanks again for all the great videos they have been extremly helpful!
can you give a ride on with the apple remote to a rider listed on the right side of the screen?
how do you connect it to wifi . I am currently using my laptop with ant+ , kickr, kickr climb and wahoo headwind . I have to use a wifi adapter ( dongle ) to get wifi as I am in my garage . Do i connect my adapter to the ATV app or would I still need my laptop .Also would you suggest that I get the cable ant+ bluetooth ?
Hi! Great video!! Could you explain in a simpler way how to use de Bluetooth splitting solutions? I use a dare2ride fuego (no cadence within) cadence sensor and HRM and have to discard the last one when using directly on my Atv 4K 64.. When I use the iPhone 11 mirroring through the Atv, all of them work fine, but wanted to use only the Atv setup… Could you get more into those configurations and/or devices needed? Thanks!
Does this work with android
Also trainer road etc
Thanks
Great review Shane. Looks like a killer budget Zwift unit. I was interested by two observations. One, the power readings were often vastly different on different devices. Is this just a lag/refresh issue? Two, it was interesting to not how two units render completely different times of day in the same world.
No idea on the power readings sorry, I didn't even take note of them, I'll assume it's a view/refresh thing. There's no problems in-game for the rider. World times... I've mentioned this to Zwift. Not a priority for them to sync worlds. Which makes these comparisons difficult... and raises these exact questions. Time of day needs to sync imo.
Great video! Just got an Apple TV 4K last night. I downloaded and use the Apple TV remote app on my iPhone so I don’t need the included Bluetooth remote. Is there a way to disconnect it, and if so, would that free up a Bluetooth connection for either my hrm or cadence sensor (Kickr user)? Thanks!
There’s no way I know of to disconnect the remote on the ATV4K. See my recent video about the Viiii HR strap bridge that can solve the Kickr cadence connection problem.
Hi Shane thanks for putting this video/info out, can you use Apple TV 4k with any brand 4k tv mate.
The Apple naming is misleading. You can use the ATV 4K with a non 4K TV (and still get the better performance over the previous ATV)
Loving the apple 4K TV version, beats carrying a laptop out to the garage. Slightly off topic question Shane, lots more achievements were added in Zwift recently, but most are secret (some running ones i guess), any chance of a video on them?
If there's a known source of what those achievements are, I can cover it.
Thanks. I'm thinking of getting this. My Wahoo speed and cadence sensor connect to wahoo app on my android Nokia 6. Can I then link this to Apple TV? TIA
The Wahoo sensors will connect direct to the Apple TV via Bluetooth. Zwift website and Support will have all the details.
The Sensors setting must be on Iphones only it do not have that option on my Note 8.. Wish it did.. I can not get my NPE Cable to work ..
I use a gaming pc as I’m a gamer, very nice shadows and everything, though my rig is 1000$
hi Shane you know when the going to have a update ... to change the word like to go Watopia instead of like New York ... you know what i mean
Hi, how do you take away the graph at the bottom of the screen on ATV ? Thanks Timo
It's the graph icon on the swipe up bar.
do you now where can i change different road course scenery?
After 4 years service my Apple TV gen 4 just cant cope with the demands of Zwift today. Super laggy even on smaller group rides... is the 4k still worth the upgrade or will a gen 6 be round the corner?
Great video Shane. My old MacBook couldn't keep up so I've started using my gen4 Apple TV (may need to upgrade after watching this...) Anyway, I'm using a Kickr and i have a Power2Max PM. In the game, Apple TV detects no devices for cadence. But when I upload to strava my ride has cadence. My PM only transmits ANT+ so it must be from the kickr... Any ideas what's going here?
I think Zwift fudge up fake cadence if there's no sensor present.
Will this work with the Wahoo Blue SC Speed & Cadence sensor ?
It's Bluetooth, so in theory, yep.
Hi Shane, I’m new to Zwift and am sold on the Apple TV 4K - great vid! Can you let me know what tv I should be aiming for (minimum spec)?
Any FHD (1080) TV or above will be fine.
Hey Shane! Love your videos! Do you know if there are any upgrades to the Zwift experience using the latest Apple TV 4K Gen 2 over the Gen 1 you highlighted in the video?
Not yet. Hopefully they’ll unlock more from Zwift on the ATV4k soon.
Hell I'm getting one to use with Netflix and some other channels since it supports Dolby Atmos. Oh yeah and for future Zwift.
Super review as always. I noticed no left right screen cutoff on your set up. Mine clips both edges. Any thoughts ?
Likely TV settings.
Can you use iPad for ZML? ideal setup i guess is Apple tv 4K + an ipad on handlebar stand for quick interaction. On my phone is still bit cumbersome as you want to keep 1 hand on the bar for quick actions. Wondering of ZML will stay lit up on iPad and how it looks. Much easier to type as well on a fixed bigger screen
Yes.
Do you have any idea how to apply the brakes on Apple TV? PC users hit A then Escape.
Has anyone tried the 4K apple TV on a wide screen monitor?
I am looking at one of these but would be running it on wide screen 1080 monitor so wondering if it will scale correctly
Thanks Shane for a very informative video. I have an Elite Kura smart trainer which transmits power and cadence. Do you know if these will be on one bluetooth channel or two?
It should be one single device with Bluetooth.
Hey Shane, great review and video, as always. I Have question though: I just bought the ATV4K and are not being able to start a workout after I have started a normal "free ride" mode. On the PC you can start a workout by hitting the 'E'-button and select a workout, mid-ride, at any time. Is it possible on the ATV4K?
Not that I'm aware of at this point. You need to select the workout in the initial load/ride screen.
Love our videos!
Hi Shane - great video again. What would you recommend - iphone X vs Apple TV?
AppleTV. It's a device for things on a TV.... like Zwift. Makes more sense. iPhone will have people calling and messaging you 1/2 way into an interval if you haven't switched on do not disturb.
HEY DUDE GOOD DAY, How are you recording your video with your apple tv 4k? can you make a tutorial about how to stream your Zwift ride with apple TV. Thank you in advance
I capture the AppleTV with an Elgato HD60 S capture device.
@@gplama Thank you! Your channel is always helpful
Missed out today
I too recently moved my Zwifting setup to ATV. For the most part it's been OK, but connectivity dropouts to the trainer via BLE are frequent enough to be annoying. Using CABLE for Garmin HR strap and cadence and connecting power via Kickr Snap BLE (one bike length). any insights?
Make sure the CABLE firmware is updated. If there are still issues then NPE and/or Zwift Support would be the best route.
Just did my 1st ride on Kickr + Swift + Apple TV 4K and oh boy, it’s harder than I thought. Also, navigating through the screen using the Apple TV remote is a pain! Do you think the 2021 Apple TV remote will help with this issue since it comes with directional cursor? (I think)
Awesome. We’ll have to wait and see on the new remote. I don’t have high hopes…
Great review, can I use just my phone(iPhone X)? What are the advantages of using Apple TV over just the phone. How can I connect my phone to the tv monitor? WiFi or lightning to HDMI cable?
Thanks for your help!!
1) Yes. 2) Your phone isn't tied up running Zwift. 3) Lighting to HDMI adapter. th-cam.com/video/jbKp4lMBA3s/w-d-xo.html 3a) Or AirPlay. th-cam.com/video/DywKOANz000/w-d-xo.html
I have an iPhone and my dad has a Samsung if I set it up with my iPhone could he just use the remote to turn it on and ride with out needing my iPhone to do so
Love your videos. I have the Apple 4 . A week ago it stopped communicating with my Wahoo. Galaxy tablet works. Icon upper left shows no connect. I get a message to wake devices. Only device is Wahoo. 2 yrs it was easy. Any idea how I can fix? Big screen is great. Little, nope
One for Zwift support.
Hey Shane, Whats your long term evaluation on the apple tv 4k as I am thinking of moving over to one of these unit as I have noticed my laptop gets quite jittery during group rides & racing. Thanx in advance for any help in advance. PS my lap top has an i7 processor and GTX960 nvidia graphic card.
It's worth a punt on the AppleTV 4K with the price. If it doesn't work out, it's a damn good TH-cam/NetFlix/etc box for the TV.
Shane ,
Having trouble getting wahoo heart rate to connect with Zwift with using Apple TV , wahoo kickr connected ok even going through Zwift mobile app still no luck .
If I run Zwift on through laptop all good
Any ideas ?
Thanks
Ade
Sounds like something has the Bluetooth connection to your HR strap so AppleTV can't see it. Best guess.
Just what I was looking for. All my PCs and laptops are Linux (Ubuntu), so I was out of luck. Cheaper solution than buying a high end Windows or Mac PC. Plus I can use a big screen TV.
I see you have a cable running from your iPhone; what is that connected to?
Either power or HDMI output... likely power to keep it charged.