Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:58 Pairing with Zwift on the iPhone 2:06 Pairing with Zwift on a PC, Mac, Apple TV or an iPad 4:24 Testing against a chest heart rate strap
3 years later and Zwift still makes it incredibly complicated to use your Apple Watch. Thanks for the video, got it working for my ride earlier and it worked great.
Great video, but I can’t even get to the first step, can you help? When I open Zwift it cannot see my watch 6 as a power source, it just says searching and doesn’t see my watch, it’s driving me mad! All permissions are on, I’ve restarted both devices, I’ve deleted and reinstalled Zwift. All devices are up to date. When I open Zwift on iPhone it opens the Zwift app on the Watch but still doesn’t show it as a power source. Seems like nobody else has this problem? Have you got any suggestions? Thanks in advance
Don’t worry, finally worked it out! Needed to be pedalling the bike before it showed up. It seems to keep recording the bpm even when it says unpaired on the Zwift watch app, unpairing and repairing seems to work, but I have read a lot about how buggy it is… at least I managed to get it connected!
Perfect explanation! A bit fast to understand for non-native English speaking people, but it helps to slow down the speed in the YT settings ;-) ! Great help!
Thank you so much! I spent all day on the internet trying to find out how to pair my iwatch to Zwift through apple TV. You were the only one who mentioned the companion app. It worked like a charmed when i tried it!
I ran into an issue with method 2, which appeared to be when I was using my AirPods at the same time, the watch wouldn’t connect. Disconnected the AirPods and viola. Thanks for the informative video, I’d have been stuck otherwise and doubted the method.
Hello The Cycling Man, I connected to the apple watch and got my heart rate following your instructions. But after the game is over, I turn off the Zwift program, my watch still shows "in game", I'm not sure if they are still connected? And I can't find how to disconnect them! Can you help me solve this problem?
Hi - you don't need to manually disconnect. Just press the crown to return to the home screen. If you want force the app closed: support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/watch/apda1bf1a95b/watchos
dont you guys have problems with the apple watch staying connected? i sometimes have connectionloss and i have to go to menu and disconnect and reconnect my apple watch to get it working again, ofc then i have to pause my training unintentionally... my wlan ap is standing away ~2m... best overall experience (graphics and connection) i got with an apple macbook pro (connected with HDMI to a LG TV) and companion app on my iphone.
it's been very hit and miss for me. I just can't work our where I'm going wrong. Some rides it works perfectly for the whole ride and other times it connects if a few minutes then drops out. I have tried limiting the number of Bluetooth connections to my iPhone. I have both the Companion app and the Zwift app on my Watch. Any further suggestions. It should work every time. (Connections: Wahoo Smart Trainer BLE to Apple TV. Companion App on iPhone. Companion App & Zwift App on Apple Watch)
It's a not a perfect solution - since it relies not only on the Bluetooth connection - but also your WiFi - and I imagine that's what's causing your drop outs. If you can improved the WiFi I imagine you'll have a better experience.
Hey! Thanks for your video! When using the Apple Watch to a mac running zwift - do you have to leave the zwift companion app showing on your phone? I often just use my phone to watch Netflix if doing a long ride! Cheers!
Thank you, this was a very useful video, we are looking for help with frequent dropouts and non connectivity with my partners Apple Watch on Zwift with IPad and companion app, this has been very useful, but we had to keep pausing and reprocessing what you had said because of the rate at which you speak, please could you speak slower?!.......but thanks again.
Really good content. I appreciated the information, but next time drink a couple less cups of coffee and talk a little slower. I had to watch the video multiple times to gather the information you were saying. LOL but good info.
I don't know if you speak that fast even when not on camera but, I've had to watch the video multiple times just to understand the concepts, but thanks anyway!
Thank you thank you thank you very much no one told me about the Apple Watch really appreciate that and I’ll give you like and subscribe to your channel thank you very much please don’t stop💪🏻🏁
FYI does NOT work with Apple Watch Series 6 and PC! Edit: Somehow even though it’s 2022 now, this will not work if you are using a VPN or plugged in by a (more stable) Ethernet connection. Honestly shameful.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:58 Pairing with Zwift on the iPhone
2:06 Pairing with Zwift on a PC, Mac, Apple TV or an iPad
4:24 Testing against a chest heart rate strap
3 years later and Zwift still makes it incredibly complicated to use your Apple Watch. Thanks for the video, got it working for my ride earlier and it worked great.
Yes - I'd love them to improve this!
Great video, but I can’t even get to the first step, can you help? When I open Zwift it cannot see my watch 6 as a power source, it just says searching and doesn’t see my watch, it’s driving me mad! All permissions are on, I’ve restarted both devices, I’ve deleted and reinstalled Zwift. All devices are up to date. When I open Zwift on iPhone it opens the Zwift app on the Watch but still doesn’t show it as a power source. Seems like nobody else has this problem? Have you got any suggestions? Thanks in advance
Don’t worry, finally worked it out! Needed to be pedalling the bike before it showed up. It seems to keep recording the bpm even when it says unpaired on the Zwift watch app, unpairing and repairing seems to work, but I have read a lot about how buggy it is… at least I managed to get it connected!
Glad you're sorted - sorry for the late reply. It can be a little quirky!
Perfect explanation! A bit fast to understand for non-native English speaking people, but it helps to slow down the speed in the YT settings ;-) ! Great help!
Thanks glad it was useful - yes using the 0.75x speed setting in TH-cam can help!
Thank you so much! I spent all day on the internet trying to find out how to pair my iwatch to Zwift through apple TV. You were the only one who mentioned the companion app. It worked like a charmed when i tried it!
Great glad I could help out!
I ran into an issue with method 2, which appeared to be when I was using my AirPods at the same time, the watch wouldn’t connect.
Disconnected the AirPods and viola.
Thanks for the informative video, I’d have been stuck otherwise and doubted the method.
Good to know thanks.
Somehow lost my chest strap when traveling. Thanks for the explanation to connect the Apple Watch. Works perfectly for me. It’s even more convenient.
Glad it helped!
Companion on the watch! Who would have guessed. Thank you!!!
No problem - yes a slightly hidden feature!
Does Fitbit work away from phone?
This is just for the Apple Watch.
i dont now what i must to do for disconnect my apple watch sorry can you help me please
Do you mean after you've finished a session? You don't need to do anything - it won't stay paired if you're not in Zwift.
What series Apple watch do you have?
Still have a Series 4 ...
Still works. Great information
Thanks - although I think with the latest update Zwift have broken this!
Brilliant explanation, thank you. Could not find this on a Zwift forum so you saved the day!
That's great glad it helped!
Thank you.
No problem!
On the pairing the heart rate pairing(ride) doesn’t come up but it does on the run pairing any ideas ? Thanks
Not quite sure why that'd be sorry. My general method to get this working is to delete the watch and iPhone app and start again.
fantastic tutorial, the bit about getting the companion app for the watch was particularly useful. Thanks
Great glad it helped!
Straight forward and right to the point, helpful thank you
Thanks - glad it helped!
Great video really help me
Great I'm glad it helped!
Is it possible that i only pair it with apple watch?
The Apple Watch is only for heart rate - you still need the Zwift app. If I've understood your question?
Thankyou this helped my wife and myself-subbed
Glad I could help and thanks for the support!
Hello The Cycling Man,
I connected to the apple watch and got my heart rate following your instructions.
But after the game is over, I turn off the Zwift program, my watch still shows "in game", I'm not sure if they are still connected? And I can't find how to disconnect them!
Can you help me solve this problem?
Hi - you don't need to manually disconnect. Just press the crown to return to the home screen. If you want force the app closed: support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/watch/apda1bf1a95b/watchos
Great walk through. Thank you!
No problem glad it helped!
You are a Boss! Finally got it!
Great!
It doesn't work... with my mac, I try to connect my iwatch to zwift but for some unknown reason it just doesn't work... so disappointing...
It can be a little unreliable - but I'd try removing the Apple Watch and iPhone app and starting again to see if that helps.
Thank you SO MUCH!! I searched videos for hours until finally watching your very helpful tutorial. Liked and subscribed!
Great - glad it was helpful! And thanks for the support!
I don't think you were talking fast enough :(
Trying slowing the playback to 0.75x speed if you find it too quick. TH-cam does a good job on this.
The Cycling Man I’m old, so I need it “for a 5 year old” speed ;) Thanks!
how should I thanks to your contribution!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Awesome fixed my unpair the Apple Watch to the TV!!!!!
That's great - glad it helped!
Thanks a lot. great video!!
No problem glad it helped!
dont you guys have problems with the apple watch staying connected?
i sometimes have connectionloss and i have to go to menu and disconnect and reconnect my apple watch to get it working again, ofc then i have to pause my training unintentionally... my wlan ap is standing away ~2m...
best overall experience (graphics and connection) i got with an apple macbook pro (connected with HDMI to a LG TV) and companion app on my iphone.
I don't find it the most reliable method - but still like it as an option. Not that keen on wearing my HR strap on the turbo.
it's been very hit and miss for me. I just can't work our where I'm going wrong. Some rides it works perfectly for the whole ride and other times it connects if a few minutes then drops out. I have tried limiting the number of Bluetooth connections to my iPhone. I have both the Companion app and the Zwift app on my Watch. Any further suggestions. It should work every time. (Connections: Wahoo Smart Trainer BLE to Apple TV. Companion App on iPhone. Companion App & Zwift App on Apple Watch)
It's a not a perfect solution - since it relies not only on the Bluetooth connection - but also your WiFi - and I imagine that's what's causing your drop outs. If you can improved the WiFi I imagine you'll have a better experience.
Thank you!!!!
Shame you can’t use the watch to turn, give rideons etc.
Yes that'd be useful.
wow it worked. it's something of a workaround
A bit convoluted but it works!
Did not work for me…Apple Watch did not show up on zwift heart rate monitor
Thanks man.
No problem glad it helped!
is it possible to use zwift with apple watch, wahoo hr and stryd?
Should be fine - even with Apple TV which only supports 2 BT connections - since the Apple Watch is effectively connecting via the WiFi.
Great video, man!
Thank T F M!
Great video, straight to the point! Thank you
Great glad it helped!
super detailed and very helpful many thanks
No problem glad it helped!
Hey! Thanks for your video! When using the Apple Watch to a mac running zwift - do you have to leave the zwift companion app showing on your phone? I often just use my phone to watch Netflix if doing a long ride! Cheers!
IIRC you need the companion app open - but will double check when I'm next on Zwift ...
Hello, thanks for the great video, can I ask what type of mount you are using to connect your iPad to the bars? Thanks
Thank you! It's from TacX: geni.us/SYe0x [Amazon]
The Cycling Man awesome thanks 👍
Thanks so much!
No problem - glad it helped!
Thank you, this was a very useful video, we are looking for help with frequent dropouts and non connectivity with my partners Apple Watch on Zwift with IPad and companion app, this has been very useful, but we had to keep pausing and reprocessing what you had said because of the rate at which you speak, please could you speak slower?!.......but thanks again.
Try changing the speed to 0.75x - TH-cam does a good job on this.
Really helpful - thanks.
Very pleased it helped!
Brilliant. Great instructions. Thanks
Thank you - glad it helped!
Really helpful!! many thanks man
Thank you Lorenzo Tomasoni!
So helpful!!!
Great!
Thank you SO much. The thing that was catching you out caught me. The companion app for the watch!!!
I'm glad I wasn't the only one! Thanks for leaving a comment!
that helps a lot! thx!
That's great!
Really good content. I appreciated the information, but next time drink a couple less cups of coffee and talk a little slower. I had to watch the video multiple times to gather the information you were saying. LOL but good info.
Thanks - glad you found it useful! You can always playback at 0.75x speed if you find it too fast ...
very helpful, thanks for your work.
Thanks Mike P - glad it was helpful!
Great video, many thanks friend!!!
Thank you - glad it helped!
Amazing
Thanks!
I don't know if you speak that fast even when not on camera but, I've had to watch the video multiple times just to understand the concepts, but thanks anyway!
Yes I probably do! Try reducing the playback speed in the TH-cam player to 0.75x - that should help and TH-cam does a good job on this.
top man, thanks
No problem - glad it was helpful!
You da man! This video helped me pair my Apple Watch with Zwift! Sub and Like added! No more heart rate sensor that shipped with the IC4 =)
Sub and Like added!
Thank you for the comment and support!!
Someone needs to give this guy a pay rise!
😂 - I wish!
Thank you thank you thank you very much no one told me about the Apple Watch really appreciate that and I’ll give you like and subscribe to your channel thank you very much please don’t stop💪🏻🏁
Thank you - I do plan to release more videos more regularly ...
FYI does NOT work with Apple Watch Series 6 and PC!
Edit: Somehow even though it’s 2022 now, this will not work if you are using a VPN or plugged in by a (more stable) Ethernet connection. Honestly shameful.
iPhone will not pull up Zwift Companion app. Just have to buy the heart rate monitor separately until they get it right in a few years
It should work but only have my AWS4 so can't say for sure.
많은 도움이 됐습니다. 감사합니다!
감사합니다!
Fast talker.
Try reducing the playback speed in the TH-cam player to 0.75x - TH-cam does a good job with this and it may help.
Very helpful, thanks!