ZWIFT: Cheap & Easy Setup w/ iPhone & Wahoo RPM Speed/Cadence
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- CHEAPEST Zwift Setup using an iPhone or iPad with the Wahoo RPM Speed and Cadence Sensors. Get the sensors here: geni.us/vew9Z0Q (Amazon)
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Awesome video, someone finally just said what you need and showed how to do it! thank you!
Outstanding simplistic description. Have two houses and can only afford one Wahoo, this solves that issue with my old Cyclops magnetic trainer now back in action and Zwifting along. Well done for us Zwift newbies!
Glad it helped!
Thanks for the recommending the Wahoo for both bluetooth and ANT+, great video to get started!
Sure thing!
Thank you! thank you! You made it so easy for an (older) technology challenged woman to set it up. It took less than 20 minutes and it worked right the first time!
Sweet! Enjoy and ride on!
Great video, clear precise no nonsense info. I've just bought a cheap smart trainer. Elite Novo. I have a Wahoo elemnt bolt. Not sure how to connect this to work with Zwift or maybe Sufferfest. Wish I'd seen your video before now, I would stick with my Tacx standard turbo trainer. Thanks for the info.👍👌😊
Thank you for this video. This is exactly what I was looking for. Simple and straight to the point.
Glad it helped!
I just love your vids and how personable you are and very easy to understand - thanks mate - and hello from New Zealand!!!!
Thanks so much and glad the videos help!
Hey android has the ap as well. Ill be ordering the sensors soon. Being 3rd shift this will give a much needed improvement to training rides on nights and quick sessions before work. 12 hour work shifts suck all the time out. Thank for the video and links.
Great video dude! Best Zwift started vid I’ve been able to find!
Thanks!
worked well with new spinning and wahoo together in Zwift..Thanks for the video :)
Sure thing!
That’s awesome! I’ve been wanting to get zwift in my house for awhile but in my mind it’s an expensive setup. I’ll have to give this a shot 😁👍
It’s basic but it gets you up and running. Good luck!
Thank you for that simple setup. Exactly what I was looking for.
Sure thing. Glad it helped!
Best video yet. Thanks muchly for not over complicating it 👍👍👍
thankyou , this video has saved me a massive headache of trying to work out Zwift ( great instructions for us older generation.)
Glad it helped!
Thanks for the great video! I wish I knew about this a while back ago. Now you can get a smart fluid trainer for less than $250.
This is still my winter Zwift set up. Only I added a lightning to hdmi cable that puts my iPhone screen up on the tv. A great upgrade for $40. Can’t justify spending $1500 on a smart trainer.
Very good introduction video to Zwift, straight to the point.
Glad it helped! Thanks!
THANK you, I really appreciate this.
Thank you so much. 👍🏽
Have gone thru two Wahoo cadence sensors. First Wahoo was very inaccurate and they sent me a new one. Still wasn't happy and decided to replace with the Power Tap! Love the Power Tap. The Wahoo cadence sensor case is flimsy and gets easily damaged when taking it apart to remove or replace the battery. Can not recommend the Wahoo sensor, but extremely happy with the Power Tap. Best part is the Power Tap is $10 cheaper.
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I have wahoo speed and cadence sensors but want to use my laptop instead of my iPhone what additional parts and instruction do I need. This video looks great! Thanks
Thanks DesFit...looks like a good & relatively inexpensive set up. Think I'll give it a try. 👍
So easy. Enjoy!
Really useful video, btw if you have a magnetic resistance stationary bike, as opposed to a spin bike, you won’t need both a cadence and speed sensor, because they’ll tell you exactly the same thing. Without any gearing (note I haven’t said resistance) the relationship between cadence and speed should be linear. The magnetic resistance will make it more difficult to pedal but the relationship will always be 1:1
I have a bike like that. so would I just need the speed sensor?
Cool video - I struggle to find the video " How to set up Zwift on the spin bike" Can you give me the link - thanks
So, what trainer on Zwift does one select for a metal plate flywheel spin bike during the Zwift setup?
Awesome video 😁
Thank you. Most concise video yet
No problem. Thanks!
Great video - Simple and smart!
Thanks!!
Just an FYI Zwift will recognize both sensors but you cant use both sensors simultaneously. Meaning, the input received by zwift must either be from one or the other but not bot. Apparently, speed sensor is the most import
Great video.... Any idea if this same setup would work with RGT Cycling vs Swift?
mind boggling!
Nice and helpful ! Cheers mate!
Thanks!
Thanks for the video. My question is.. will this work for the Blue SC sensor?
Great video! Sooo what happens if you do everything right, and when it’s time to Ride , THE RIDER DOESNt MOVE! Sensors are connected , but no movement from rider
Can I use these wahoo sensors and my phone for strava data on my ride?
Wow, that was very informative!! Wish I actually rode a bike to take advantage of it!!
Nice. Thanks!
Jussi, it doesn’t work well stuck flat to the fly wheel. I mounted it sideways (so the word wahoo faces you directly) on the wheel mount. Works well, from what I can tell.
Thanks, Maggie! I think I'll get the Wahoo for my spin bike as well.
North Pole Engineering CABLE (Connect ANT+ to BLE) doesn't need if i just want to use with my phone not with pc?
Thanks. Do hoy need both speed and cadence sensors or only speed will do to start racing in Zwift?
So you must be able to use it on a spin bike as well? Using double-sided tape or Velcro to the wheel?
Thank for video. Music at the end?
Great video
Thanks!
great video
Thanks!
Can you also connect Heart Rate sensor on Zwift 4K Apple TV? Or it’ll only take 3 Bluetooth signals? 1 xSpeed 1xcadence 1xapple tv remote
So how do you factor gills into this to get a real ride experience including your weight height and power I dont think I understand but possibly I'm missing something
Never owned an Apple product. So which device would I need. Was going to by Apple TV, but might try this way first.
I don’t really understand the function of the NPE Cable. Can you connect directly the Wahoo RPM Cadence/Speed sensors with the Zwift app in your iPhone? Or you must to have the NPE Cable?
Thank you so much
Sure thing!
Thank you for this... I set everything up as you suggested but my avatar doesn’t move when in the game. I have a Garmin speed and cadence sensor 2 and I’m using my 7th Gen iPad for Zwift... I saw on one of the forums they said if you are using IOS you need to subscribe even if you would like to use the 7 days free, but alas still the same. If you could assist that would be amazing!!
@DesFit what is the song at the end of the video?!
I'm running ZWIFT on my IPAD withmy smart trainer Elite Suito via bluetooth. How can I operate a Bluetooth heartrate monitor at the same time? Thanks
Do I need both sensor or can I just have cadence sensor to work with swift?
I installed a speed sensor and a cadence sensor onto my bike (both are bluetooth/ANT+), connected an ANT+ Dongle (plus cable) into my PC computer and downloaded ZWIFT. I have the "Paired Devices" page open but I cannot pair the sensors. Do I need an iphone and download the companion APP to pair the devices? Also, will I always need the iphone to ride in ZWIFT?
Thanks
Hi ,I only have speed sensor can it work?
I just bought the Wahoo RPM Speed sensor. Do I also have to get the cadence meter to use Zwift? Thank you.
I would also like to know this
You don’t have to have the cadence sensor but it can be beneficial for indoor training.
Looking for the spin bike setup
I couldn’t locate the video for using this with a spin bike. Can you update the description or reply to my comment?
Melissa Hartzell I need the same info. Did you find the answer?
How is Wahoo sensors vs Magene Sensors ?
How do u known the right tyre size because the different options confuse me great vid
Your tyre size should be written on the side of the tyre itself
are this compatible with TACx?
Thank you ! Is there a way to calibrate everything so the watts are accurate?
Not really, since accurate watts requires a power meter.
It’s says my sensors are found Bluetooth but when I go to ride it does nothing please help
@Desfit Thanks for this video. Whilst I can connect to both my Speed and Cadence sensors, my avatar doesn’t move. It says increase power but there’s nothing happening no matter how hard I pedal. Any ideas please?
Hi Des! Looking for the video you reference here on getting this all set up on a spin bike. Couldn't find it. Thanks!
I am postponing it because I want to test it out on a few more spin bikes just so I can get as much info as possible. Possibly in the next week.
Looking forward to that. I have an old Precor spinner with good clearance around the flywheel, so I think it should be fine. The only concern I have is whether the Wahoo speed sensor functions properly in a different orientation than it was designed for, that is, when installed flat on the side of the flywheel.
In theory, you would just need one sensor, because the ratio of the two sensor readings is constant on a fixed gear spin bike. In practice, I suppose you could stick both sensors on the cranks to get the the speed and cadence data for the apps and just play with wheel diameter settings.
DesFit have you posted a video for spin bikes .
Hi Des, you said in the video there would be a separate video describing how to set up Zwift on a spin bike? I can't find this video on your channel. I'm thinking this information could help me to set up Zwift on my direct drive dumb trainer. Please point me to where I can find it. Thanks!
I had to do a little more testing for that with some other sensors and I’m planning on having that up next week. However, you could use this method with your direct drive dumb trainer with the speed sensor somehow attached to the direct drive. Not sure of your configuration but this method should work. Thanks!
I'm also interested in the upcoming video on how you can set up a spin bike with Zwift, ideally with Wahoo as they're products are pretty accessible.
I'm interested in seeing your result on a spin bike as well. I bit the bullet and got the Powertap P1s pedals for my Kaiser M3, and my plan is to connect that to a 4k Apple TV. I'm hoping that'll result in a decent zwifting experience, despite having to change resistance manually.
I have a spin bike and I am looking at getting swift? Can I just get the wahoo speed sensor to put on my crank or can I get both and put one on each pedal?? Thanks
The speed sensor needs to go on a wheel and the cadence sensor will go on your crank. 👍
Nice.
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I have garmin speed and cadence sensors 2. Zwift connects then but when the ride starts I’m getting a connection failed message.
Little confused here.
I have both wahoo sensors, do i also need the npe ant+ cable?
no, since wahoo is able to communicate via Bluetooth to your iphone/ipad
Can I use a galaxy s21 plus 5G ?
Is it possible to use Zwift on a spinning bike?
no
@@daveus111 yes
@@fitoy2k 100% if you have the room for the speed sensor on the front wheel.
so your saying if i have a i phone 13 and say garmin sensor for cadance and speed sensor for speed that i don't need a amp stick?
You will need the Garmin Speed Sensor 2 for use with an iPhone or iPad. Version one does not have Bluetooth, only ANT+.
So if you just have rollers, a labtop and the wahoo speed and cadence senors that’s all you need? You don’t need a ant dongle with the speed and cadence sensors right ? The speed and cadence sensors hook right up to zwift?
Since you are using a laptop, you may need the ANT+ dongle as some laptops can’t utilize Bluetooth smart.
I have a spinbike and a Chinese bike computer...I mounted sensor to pedal crank arm and magnet below pedal (works)
I just don't know what circumference to enter because it's a spinbike
Spin bikes won’t be able to accurately provide speed and distance due to the fact that most spin bikes only have one gear, regardless of the origin of your bike computer.
Can you set this up to a TV too?
Yup, can use an Apple TV or cast to your TV.
Thanks for the video. I bought the Wahoo Blue SC that Zwift syncs with but when I try to do a race online, I don't move. Does someone know what's the problem please?
I have the same problem hopefully somebody will reply
@@steel4858 Same here
Hello! does zwift and the sensors tell you the distance you cycled?
Yup!
Hi
I do have the same set up like yours...
My issue is that I can’t go above 400 watts even though that I can do a 1000 watts in reality...
Is there is a solution for that ? Or do I have so switch to smart trainer to get that ?!
Waiting for your response
I do have a race after few hours
Best regards
Zwift caps virtual power at 400 watts since it's not a true power measurement, only estimated. You'll need to pair a power meter to Zwift, whether that's a crank, pedal, or a smart trainer, to go above that 400 watt threshold.
@@DesFit Thanks for your respond 🌷
Sure thing
My Bluetooth cuts out instantly from the basement. Will ant plus work in a basement?
Both should work just fine as long as both the transmitting and receiving devices are within close proximity and not being blocked by walls.
Do you have to have both sensors?
It work with the speed sensor only. But it will give you more accurate data with the cadence sensor.
I did everything and still can't connect my wahoo to my swift. Do you think it's because I have a different email address to my swift account.
hi. same happens in the video only 400 watts why how I need to passed 400 somebody explain to my thanks...
Zwift limits your wattage to 400 if you aren't using equipment it can verify to prevent cheating
Any recommendations for when the wahoo blue sc cadence sensor works and the speed sensor doesn’t? It worked for months now all of a sudden speed sensor stopped working.
Do I need both sensors to track distance or just the speed sensor?
Just the speed sensor
Thank so much @DesFit
Aren't this around 80$ dollars? For both
My buddy worked for Spooky Bikes for a while in CT
Still have mine from 1999. Really wanting a new one from the new blood!
I have tried to connect with garmin, speed and cadence sensors, but the application does not recognize me, will I be doing something wrong? Thanks for the help
The Garmin Speed and Cadence Sensor version 2 sensors have Bluetooth and ANT+ so if you’re trying to connect the original sensors (which only have ANT+) to an iOS device they won’t work.
DesFit Ooo small detail, I had not noticed, thanks for the answer
I just bought the wahoo speed sensor, I set it up on my bike, I did everything like the video but I have a single problem, I went up to 347W but I was slower than ALL of the other players does anyone know why this is happening?
Zwift caps power at 400 watts if you don't have an actual power meter since the power number is just an estimate with just a speed/cadence sensor.
IPhone iPad.
Android?
Recent got a wahoo cadence and speed sensor. I noticed my watts do not go any higher than 400. I’ve done some research and it says it caps it at 400, is there anyway fix this?
There isn’t. Zwift caps the power since the number is a virtual estimation and not from an actual power meter.
Could I potentially select a “supported” trainer which will demonstrate a rough estimate watt output that I would be doing with wahoo?
Not sure exactly what you mean, sorry, but the power will still only be virtual and estimated based on the speed sensor if you don’t have an actual power meter. It’s actually not way off but there can still be variances. And capped at 400.
Hi Des, do you need to steer the bike in the Zwift platform whilst using this setup!?
What's your name on zwift
+chris welnetz just set up a new profile for the TH-cam subscribers: Des Fit. Will be using that from here on out!
Does the wahoo cadence sensor go on the crank arm or cycling shoe?
Crank arm
@@DesFit thanks installed
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@@DesFit Best light see sense beam+ or the Exposure Lights Strada MK10 Road Sport Front Light?
Not sure, haven’t used either one. Sorry!
Hi, The zwift app is not finding my speed sensor... WHat do I try now?
Just checking but your speed sensor transmits Bluetooth?
@@DesFit yeah, my android phone finds it but the zwift app itself doesnt...
I paired mine exactly the way you did, but my avatar isn’t moving. Both my speed and cadence sensors are blinking blue and connected fine, I don’t know what I’m doing wrong.
I’m running Zwift on an iPad 8th gen.
I have the same issue. Did you manage to figure this out. Thanks
@@aarongerrard6798 I think I had to play around with the type of trainer options. I had it set to roller but it needed to be generic turbo trainer if I remember correctly. Long story short, I switched to Wahoo Systm and loved it.
You can use that in a spinning bike ???
+Damian Villalobo you can but the sensors can be funny to set up.
DesFit Thanks for this video. When will you upload the Zwift with Spin Bike video? I'm thinking of doing this for my wife for Christmas.
Should be out sometime next week. Working on a huge watch review for this weekend. Thanks!
Also would love to see how this is possible! I get so bored riding on regular indoor bikes!
It’s possible but not perfect by any means. That’s in the queue to film in the next week! Sorry for the delay!
When the speed sensor is connected the cadence doesnt. Why?
on going problem with Andriod phones(i have an S8) works fine using my laptop
Does this set up need a strong internet connection ? Thanks
Not sure but I’m guessing, yes. Great thing about it is that there’s a trial for a week so you can just check out Zwift to see if it will even load.
DesFit Thanks a lot !
Sure thing.
You need good LATENCY to their server, mine is absolutely awful and it turns the social experience to shit
what about elevation? does it auto slow you down? cheers
You have to control resistance manually with a non-smart trainer setup like what is demonstrated in this video. The Wahoo Kickr Core is a good option for a smart trainer. th-cam.com/video/Gvvo5gMtl7s/w-d-xo.html