Zwift On Apple TV 4K 2022: It's Time for Zwift to Catch Up

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  • @SmartBikeTrainers
    @SmartBikeTrainers  ปีที่แล้ว +3

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  • @stephenbetley9596
    @stephenbetley9596 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Hoping Zwift will upgrade this to medium / high graphics profile in future updates. Should be able to run these, though not ultra. Would need an Apple TV 4k running Mx chipset. I'm hoping that they release that in 2023 in parallel. Not holding my breath. I'll be upgrading from 4k gen I to get the remote and cross my fingers for the graphics.

    • @SmartBikeTrainers
      @SmartBikeTrainers  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Crossing my fingers too 🤞🏼

    • @famousatmidnight15
      @famousatmidnight15 ปีที่แล้ว

      I bought the new Apple TV and needs this update for Zwift. Kinda wish Zwift would test this when the products are in development and offered at the same time as the product is released like other vendors do. This is why Apple has a partner program with a developer program.

    •  ปีที่แล้ว

      I took almost a yeah to upgrade profile for my Macbook Pro from low to high after they accepted my support ticket so it can take a while 😅

    • @Angultra
      @Angultra ปีที่แล้ว

      Graphics are pretty awful on the ATV, until then I'm using a mini PC

  • @hakonpettersen4140
    @hakonpettersen4140 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love my Apple TV for Zwift! Dead stabile, no connection problems and always updated.

  • @SignaComputerSystems
    @SignaComputerSystems ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I realize this isn't the place to compare the PC vs ATV 4K, (sorry about that) but I'm only sharing my experience of what's more important, just riding, graphics quality, or is it both? I started riding with Zwift in 2021 on the ATV 4K (2017 model) and was pretty happy with it, until I saw another TH-camr riding and couldn't believe the details on his PC version of Zwift. The riding surface, shadows, textures, dust etc looked so good, I wanted some of that. :) So I set up an Intel NUC RTX w/2060 (tiny PC), cranked up the graphics, and started to enjoy. My Wahoo kept disconnecting BT so I got an ANT+ dongle and that solved that. The PC always seemed to need an update or reboot before I could ride. (Maybe I wasn't riding enough?!) Not a big deal, but the ATV was, and always is, ready to go. Also, sometimes the PC's fonts are hard to read on TV (even at 175%) until you get right into game. No big deal, just the initial load/password screen.
    Overall, the "just ride" experience of the ATV is nice, and I too wish we'd get the best graphics the ATV 4K 2021 offers, but I don't think it's that easy to do, and takes the dev team time to work out issues, bugs, etc. I'm not holding my breath on quality improvments, but I swear my ATV 4K (2017) looks better in 2023 than it looked in 2021. Road surfaces look better, and effects seem to be improved. Am I imagining things or is that the case? Has the Apple TV graphics quality gotten better over the years? If so, maybe there's hope for the "new" ATV 4K 2021!

  • @andy4g63
    @andy4g63 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great review.
    Just bought the new Apple TV not so long ago.
    I have a question:
    Is it possible to run Zwift on Apple TV and watch TV at the same time and having Zwift run in the background.

    • @SmartBikeTrainers
      @SmartBikeTrainers  ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m don’t think that’s possible. I’ve looked into this in the past and I don’t think anything changed since.

  • @drbfitk366
    @drbfitk366 ปีที่แล้ว

    Once again Tariq tells it like it is! Excellent video & practical advice. Thank you

  • @MrObear
    @MrObear ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! I’m going to try this!

  • @paulmorrison30
    @paulmorrison30 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent and informative ✊🏾👊🏾

  • @Cathy_MidwestHome_Hens
    @Cathy_MidwestHome_Hens ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Daughter bought the Apple 4k (Model A2169) for my birthday in May 2022. It’s taken some getting use to after I had been zwifting on my iphone for 7 months (mirroring to tv). One thing to know is that it doesn’t display properly on older 720p tvs - the outer edges are cut off so I can’t see the time on top or the elevation % on the right side or following riders at bottom edge. I’m going to be buying a new tv or monitor soon. And yes we’ve played with all setting on the tv and apple

    • @SmartBikeTrainers
      @SmartBikeTrainers  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A new HD or 4K tv would be nice and solve this issue.

  • @Stickymicky25
    @Stickymicky25 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this review, I’ve just bought the 2022 ATV 4k 128GB, and yes the graphics are a bit meh, but it still does the job. Hoping they do increase the graphics though… but… it’s still better than my 5yr old MS surface, running in 720p!

  • @bennickerson5477
    @bennickerson5477 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great content as always👌. How did you get ATV data into Zwiftalyzer ?!

    • @SmartBikeTrainers
      @SmartBikeTrainers  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That was data from my iPhone 13 Pro. Same A15 chip so looked it up on Zwiftalizer to see what profile Zwift assigned to it.

  • @hrpzwift945
    @hrpzwift945 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your videos - Curious what the temperatures will be when running Zwift without a Fan - especially if Zwift gives it a higher graphical profile. Will you be doing a test if Zwift changes the graphical profil for it ?

    • @SmartBikeTrainers
      @SmartBikeTrainers  ปีที่แล้ว

      If that ever happens, will put it to test and do a video.

  • @maxenra
    @maxenra ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Im new at this. Just bought a smart tv with Apple TV on it and can’t find the Zwift app. Have it downloaded on phone but don’t want to mirror it to the tv. Do I have to buy the apply tv device for this setup? Thanks

    • @SmartBikeTrainers
      @SmartBikeTrainers  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You will need the Apple TV 4K device not the Apple TV app you find on smart TVs. Basically you need to get this and connect it to your smart TV:
      www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJLDVJTC/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_8PJ1GBQV14WPXXM85Y45?linkCode=ml1&tag=smrtyoutube-20

    • @maxenra
      @maxenra ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SmartBikeTrainersThank you so much!

  • @XX-is7ps
    @XX-is7ps ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the video. I currently use Zwift on an ipad but the small screen is hard to read. I'm not very technical but am I right in thinking that all I'd need to do to use an Apple is to buy a computer monitor/display and the Apple TV device, and that's it? That the Apple TV just connects to a monitor with a video cable or similar, and the only other cable it has is a power cable? Sorry for the really basic questions, I don't understand this tech at all. If that's all you need, is there a specific monitor (or type of monitor/specifications) that I should buy to pair with the Apple TV? Thanks in advance!

    • @SmartBikeTrainers
      @SmartBikeTrainers  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Correct. The Apple TV will simply connect to a tv via HDMI cable. Download Zwift from the Apple TV App Store. Login and ride. Any of the modern TVs would work with the Apple TV. You just need to get an HDMI cable with it and you should be all set to go. Your smart trainer should connect directly to Zwift on Apple TV and you should be good to go.

    • @XX-is7ps
      @XX-is7ps ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SmartBikeTrainers Thanks, appreciate the help 🙂

    • @jnspincliffe2
      @jnspincliffe2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can also buy the tv and an hdmi cable to connect your iPad to the tv. Apple TV not needed

  • @joshsb589
    @joshsb589 ปีที่แล้ว

    Has they been any recent updates to graphics since it’s release? It’s been a few months now so hoping it may have improved! 🤞

    • @SmartBikeTrainers
      @SmartBikeTrainers  ปีที่แล้ว

      Not really. Same graphics as all other Apple TVs.

  • @cianmd54
    @cianmd54 ปีที่แล้ว

    So I can use my regular digital TV, hook up via Apple TV and Zwift runs as a native app on it? Currently using iPad mini running Zwift connected via HDMI to TV. This sounds better, thanks

    • @SmartBikeTrainers
      @SmartBikeTrainers  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, the Apple TV device will just connect to the tv via hdmi and you are good to go.

    • @cianmd54
      @cianmd54 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SmartBikeTrainers super thanks

  • @Barrygee
    @Barrygee ปีที่แล้ว

    Will the new Apple TV run Zwift better than the top spec latest IPad Pro? I currently use the iPad Pro but I’m interested in Apple TV …would there be any improvement though?

    • @SmartBikeTrainers
      @SmartBikeTrainers  ปีที่แล้ว

      Depends on what profile Zwift decides to assign to the new Apple TV. But the iPad Pro has a more powerful processor.

  • @Bigjuergo
    @Bigjuergo 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Has Profile update to high im the meantime?

  • @JFomo
    @JFomo ปีที่แล้ว

    I want to get the new Apple tv and Kickr v6 for Christmas.
    So can the Kickr v6 wifi to the Apple Tv to clear up a bluetooth connection?

    • @SmartBikeTrainers
      @SmartBikeTrainers  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, with the kickr connected via WiFi, your BLE channels should be free.

  • @arikanami
    @arikanami ปีที่แล้ว

    My 2021 apple tv 4k is now running a smooth graphics since zwift last update, i cant remember which version it was first updated, but my old samsung 1080p TV is way better and more detail with all the numbers and fonts letter, the avatar is alot smoother also…

  • @colnago888
    @colnago888 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello I love that t-shirt.

    • @SmartBikeTrainers
      @SmartBikeTrainers  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks. You can get one here if you would like cottonbureau.com/p/KJQDDG/shirt/erg-on-cycling#/13275608/tee-men-standard-tee-vintage-navy-tri-blend-s

  • @Vibie100
    @Vibie100 ปีที่แล้ว

    With my current Apple TV I find that the image isn’t smooth, especially with larger groups it stutters. Isn’t it better with this version?

  • @sama8670
    @sama8670 ปีที่แล้ว

    What other cycling apps run on Apple TV
    Specifically Wahoo?

  • @WayneWBishop
    @WayneWBishop ปีที่แล้ว

    Question, is it possible to buy a PC in control it with a remote control for Zwift, similar to what one would do for Apple TV?

    • @SmartBikeTrainers
      @SmartBikeTrainers  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You can get a palm size small Bluetooth keyboard and use it to control the PC. Amazon has a lot of them and works well. I had one for a while and it did a decent job.

  • @patshatur1578
    @patshatur1578 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do the 3 bike connections count as 1? Leaving the 2nd for your heart monitor?

    • @SmartBikeTrainers
      @SmartBikeTrainers  ปีที่แล้ว

      As long as the connections (power/cadence/controllable) coming from the same bike or trainer, then it is counted as one.

  • @ollyw41
    @ollyw41 ปีที่แล้ว

    HI, how do you record / stream your Zwift feed on ATV for viewing afterwards?

  • @mikeainsworth4504
    @mikeainsworth4504 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Does anyone have any experience running Zwift through AppleTV on an ultra-widescreen monitor? I have had to relocate my set up away from the AppleTV equipped Tv indoors out to the garage using an iPad. I was thinking about getting a monitor and AppleTV on my turbo desk and wondered if it would work with an ultra-widescreen monitor.

    • @SmartBikeTrainers
      @SmartBikeTrainers  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The Apple TV box will output a video signal intended for 16:9 screens. So the ultra wide monitor will have to adjust its ratio by zooming in or cutting off part and distorting the picture in doing so.

  • @hrpzwift945
    @hrpzwift945 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Any graphic updates for the Apple TV4K Gen 3, now one year later ??

    • @SmartBikeTrainers
      @SmartBikeTrainers  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nope… same old

    • @Kofejaba88
      @Kofejaba88 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@SmartBikeTrainers60 fps?
      Any device apple have 60 fps ?
      iPad ?, mc mini? iPhone?

  • @niels.bikes.18
    @niels.bikes.18 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does companion work, with an Apple TV 4K?

  • @pete1927
    @pete1927 ปีที่แล้ว

    How have you connected so many devices power, cadence, HM and control to Apple TV without using Companion? Currently my ATV can’t find my Tacx Smart Bike?

    • @SmartBikeTrainers
      @SmartBikeTrainers  ปีที่แล้ว

      Make sure nothing is using the Bluetooth signal on your tacx bike. The tacx bike broadcasts power and cadence. So you should be able to connect it to ATV as power, cadence and controllable trainer. You should have one Bluetooth channel left which you can use for HR.

    • @pete1927
      @pete1927 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SmartBikeTrainers Hi thanks for the response, nothing else is connected to the Tacx, bizarrely the bike connects to Zwift on my iPhone and iPad instantly just doesn't like the ATV? No other devices are using the ATV's bluetooth. I have spent hours trying sort it, works ok with ZC via my network. ATV updated to latest build, Tacx bike firmware updated, Zwift updated. I know I can mirror and use Zwift but it the Tacx should connect directly to ATV? Very frustrating.

    • @SmartBikeTrainers
      @SmartBikeTrainers  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pete1927 Looks like your Tacx is BLE compatible since you are able to connect it to your phone and ipad, I would make sure the phone/ipad are disconnected from Tacx. maybe turn bluetooth off on these devices. Also, did you allow Zwift to use Bluetooth when you first installed it on Apple TV? If not or can’t remember, I would uninstall Zwift on your Apple TV and reinstall it and make sure to allow zwift to use Bluetooth on your ATV.

    • @pete1927
      @pete1927 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SmartBikeTrainers Ah, enable Zwift to use BLE.? You may have a very good point there Sir, didn’t know I had to, I need to look for that. I have searched for Tacx with ATV Bluetooth settings but nothing is discovered. However enabling the app to use Bluetooth is new to me? Thank you for your support it is appreciated. I will update you. 👍

    • @SmartBikeTrainers
      @SmartBikeTrainers  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@pete1927 here is more info on this and how to check if it’s enabled for Zwift.
      support.apple.com/en-us/HT210578

  • @bogilvie
    @bogilvie ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you just use zwift on apple tv (not use it for anything else) without having to pay the apple tv subscription ? Between netflix amazon disney I don't need another subscription.

    • @SmartBikeTrainers
      @SmartBikeTrainers  ปีที่แล้ว

      You do not need any subscription to use the Apple TV other than a subscription to Zwift itself. The Apple TV is a device on its own and different than the Apple TV+ which requires a subscription.

    • @bogilvie
      @bogilvie ปีที่แล้ว

      excellent , thanks for answering

  • @kevinbroadstreet8053
    @kevinbroadstreet8053 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonder how the bump in GPU performance will effect Wahoo RGT. Has Wahoo done anything to optimize the graphics to take advantage of the new ATV?

    • @SmartBikeTrainers
      @SmartBikeTrainers  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I believe they have not. Developers need to get their hands on the new hardware to update their software. Also, from my experience with RGT, I didn’t find the PC version to be that much better from graphics standpoint.

    • @bennickerson5477
      @bennickerson5477 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The latest ATV4K(A15 chip) gets 45fps on High quality setting when running RGT. For comparison, my og ATV4K(A10 chip) gets 8fps on High quality setting

  • @sudo936
    @sudo936 ปีที่แล้ว

    you did not mention ANT+ connection or powerups?

  • @szokrika
    @szokrika ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you connect a wahoo kickr core and a wahoo heart rate monitor at the same time to the Apple TV?

    • @SmartBikeTrainers
      @SmartBikeTrainers  ปีที่แล้ว

      The KICKR Core connects as power, cadence and controllable trainer as one connection. This leaves you with another available connection which you can use for a heart rate sensor.

    • @XX-is7ps
      @XX-is7ps ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SmartBikeTrainers Ah, so you can't use a Wahoo Kickr, a HRM and then say Bluetooth headphones all at the same time? That seems like quite a limitation compared to say an ipad??

    • @SmartBikeTrainers
      @SmartBikeTrainers  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@XX-is7ps you should be able to have a BLE headphones paired along with your trainer and HRM. The remote and headphones don’t count against the two Bluetooth limitations they have in apps.

  • @jamar959
    @jamar959 ปีที่แล้ว

    Help! Just rode 1 hour on new TV & Apple TV. At the end there was no way (that I could find) to END / SAVE ride! Furious!

    • @SmartBikeTrainers
      @SmartBikeTrainers  ปีที่แล้ว

      Once you are done, just press the menu and then you should see option to end your ride.

    • @SignaComputerSystems
      @SignaComputerSystems ปีที่แล้ว

      Back/menu button is your friend. :)

  • @_gregvalencia
    @_gregvalencia ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you use your Apple Watch heart rate with zwift on the Apple TV?

    • @SmartBikeTrainers
      @SmartBikeTrainers  ปีที่แล้ว

      You should be able to but it’s very finicky. Something Zwift need to fix/improve.

    • @myplcrew
      @myplcrew ปีที่แล้ว

      Hasn’t worked for me.

    • @Vibie100
      @Vibie100 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes! Open the companion app on the watch and phone and your good to go. Might take a few tries but it works for me and the wife everytime. Just make sure you install the app on the watch.

  • @GermanCHiiiLLeR
    @GermanCHiiiLLeR ปีที่แล้ว

    3:45 no it is just right. no laggy screen switching or long loading times.. the fire tv's suck at that.. and i will never go back to this.. simply a pain in the ass.. apple is expensive but worth it.. plus you cant ride cheaper on zwift.. :D

  • @JuanChOKhan
    @JuanChOKhan ปีที่แล้ว

    Does Zwift work on Apple tv 4k 2021 versión?

  • @jimhansen5395
    @jimhansen5395 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    as much as I'd like to be annoyed with Zwift for not having improved graphics profiles for this device on day one, as someone who works in a Lab where we test Apple (and other) devices, I completely understand why they haven't done it. Apple is *extremely* difficult to work with when it comes to getting hardware in advance. To the point where it's almost impossible. Really. If you want to point blame at someone for the lack of support for the new Apple TV device, point it at Apple, not Zwift. I'm sure it will happen at some point, but it's probably not the highest priority with the development staff.

    • @SmartBikeTrainers
      @SmartBikeTrainers  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      From talking to different people, development for Apple TV isn’t the smoothest and it has its challenges. It’s not only Zwift but other game developers as well. Either way, the hardware seems capable of running games at higher resolution now and it will be interesting to see how developers take advantage of it.

    • @jimhansen5395
      @jimhansen5395 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SmartBikeTrainers Agreed - I suspect in the broader scheme of things, Zwift on ATV is probably a very small niche of the overall customer base for both products. Priorities ?

  • @iGp0wn3d
    @iGp0wn3d ปีที่แล้ว

    can someone tell me if the video quality on the apple tv is higher now? + can it connect to hr,cadence + tacx? so 3 devices?

    • @SmartBikeTrainers
      @SmartBikeTrainers  ปีที่แล้ว

      Zwift updated the profile to match the profile on other Apple TVs. Nothing specific for the new processor.

    • @SmartBikeTrainers
      @SmartBikeTrainers  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Which Tacx are you referring to? If your Tacx broadcasts cadence, then yes you can pair it as power and cadence and pair an HR monitor. If you have a separate cadence sensor, then you will need to use the Companion app pair all three devices.

    • @fabia3992
      @fabia3992 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SmartBikeTrainers ah yea, i use the tacx vortex smart but it feels way more acurate to use my cadence sensor. Right now i use a Laptop which is not too Bad but the Apple tv is a quicker more convenient

  • @wakeywarrior
    @wakeywarrior ปีที่แล้ว

    Still not caught up!

  • @PedroPrego
    @PedroPrego ปีที่แล้ว

    apple makes some great products. but then also makes some very weird choices. it's 2022 and no USBc output?!
    the apple tv is very portable. I've a portable monitor but I can't plug them together. how ironic.

    • @SmartBikeTrainers
      @SmartBikeTrainers  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Apple TV started as a hobby for Apple and I still think it’s still a hobby for them. Great little device though for a TV.

    • @PedroPrego
      @PedroPrego ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SmartBikeTrainers I understand but it would be way more versatile would it have usbc to connect with portable monitors.
      And indeed a cheap way to get a good zwift setup. As a reference, in Europe, the base ipad air 5th gen goes for 840 dollars (without any accessory).

    • @SignaComputerSystems
      @SignaComputerSystems ปีที่แล้ว

      Good point but it's an Apple TV, and most TVs have HDMI not USB-C ports. It's probably a $12 Amazon adapter to get you there. The remote is USB-C, maybe the device will be at some point, too.

    • @PedroPrego
      @PedroPrego ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SignaComputerSystems the portable monitor draws power from the usbc supplier which would be the apple tv but hdmi does not carry power. it really has to be a usb-c out with some power delivery.

  • @stevendegreef93
    @stevendegreef93 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bluetooth limitation is annoying as f

  • @jenniferfry7153
    @jenniferfry7153 ปีที่แล้ว

    You can't connect unless you have an apple computer or phone. Spent hours and finally found out from calling Apple. Ugh. So back to my Android phone.

    • @SmartBikeTrainers
      @SmartBikeTrainers  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hmm… not sure that is true. What is it that you are trying to connect?

    • @jenniferfry7153
      @jenniferfry7153 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SmartBikeTrainers my wahoo like to swift on Apple 4k 2022.

    • @jenniferfry7153
      @jenniferfry7153 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wahoo v5 smart trainer

    • @SmartBikeTrainers
      @SmartBikeTrainers  ปีที่แล้ว

      I wonder if you have Bluetooth disabled for Zwift on the Apple TV. You can check that in Apple TV under Settings > Privacy > Bluetooth and make sure Zwift is allowed to use Bluetooth.

    • @jenniferfry7153
      @jenniferfry7153 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SmartBikeTrainers Thank you. I will let you know the outcome.