Hey Everyone - This video is an overview of how simple/easy things are to setup. This video isn't a guide on a 'budget' setup or a guide on the most 'optimal' setup. As mentioned in the video there are a LOT of different options This is one of them that people can follow that I hope will help out. I have other videos titled "Zwift on a Budget" if you're looking for cheaper options to get spinning indoors. *And yes, there's a typo in 'computer' on screen. This is what happens when you're editing videos at 1am on a Monday morning.

Shane, Great and timely video. Got my complete setup for Christmas this year and use Zwift for biking and running. I purchased the Runn sensor for my treadmill and it's the most accurate sensor i've used so far. The Apple 4K is the perfect tool and looks good on a big screen Tv. My pain cave has become my sanity cave. Two teenagers and wife at home with me now all day. I get on my bike or go for a run and I'm feeling great. Anyone who needs an exercise outlet should consider what Shane is showing in this video. Shane, also Love your information. Keep up the good work. We need you out here to keep upbeat. Thanks!

Have this exact setup, I can definitely recommend as the ease of setup and use is fast and simple. Cheers for all your hard work in these times Shane. Your videos got me into Zwift and its certainly paying off now we're all stuck inside :) For a fan recommendation for anyone I recently just purchased a Vornado 660 off Amazon for $139 - Its a bit pricey, but it blows that wind directly in your face and has a stylish look about it without looking like a giant industrial fan.

Absolutely, been using atv 4k for a while and have been super happy with it. Very reliable and cheapest way into a great experience.

Sent this to a buddy who is getting ready for further lockdown in Vancouver. Thanks for the content

Thanks, Nice work Shane. I'll be forwarding this on to some co-workers who are housebound!

I had to like the post less than a minute of watching as I felt Shane knew his stuff... And he really did when I finished watching and put it to the test... Mega kudos 🙌🏾👑

using my tv in my den and a Steam Link unit I bought a few years ago to virtually connect to my gaming pc (located in my beddroom). works great.

Great video 🫶🍀.. Id their a further video going in to detail of what’s next please?! tk you 🍀

I’m currently saving up for my first setup. Looking at the Tacx Vortex and connect to my iPad Pro with a view of getting an Apple TV setup after. My budget doesn’t stretch to a direct drive solution just yet so though I’d get up and running and can always upgrade as and when I have money available.

I'd say with the length of time we are expecting to be indoors, covering your bike from sweat will be ESSENTIAL. Saran wrap is great for keeping your headset and stuff from rotting away.

I am setting mine up tomorrow can’t wait!

Great work, Shane! Ride on!

Awesome video. Really helpful as I want to set zwift up! Great video production too!!

got this exact same set-up a week ago!

My setup is similar but even simpler. I did get the Kickr Core, which is amazing, put my hardtail MTB on it (kinda limits top speed a bit, but still good for getting a workout). For running the app itself, I am just running it on my phone. The Kickr Core and heart rate monitor just pair up to the phone and the phone is just sitting in a handlebar mount. I might upgrade the setup later on, if I end up putting it in the same room as my gaming PC

Wicked Pissah Cool Video GpLama. Watching from Boston Massachusetts USA 🇺🇸 😁

Hey Shane, I was looking for a video to expain a simple setup to a friend and this fitted the bill perfectly; so thank you. What a pity that with all of the Zwift improvements and increased users that the Apple TV UI hasn't progressed at all and is still one of the most frustrating experiences that can be had in cycling.

Quality video thanks

Great video!! I think I win for the most primitive (and cheap) set-up. I have a 1978 10-speed Raleigh SuperCourse on a "dumb" Kinetic fluid trainer made "smart enough" by adding their inRide 3 Power Sensor accessory. Since finances are tight, I'm taking advantage of the generosity of RGT Cycling and using their premium service for free. Kudos to RGT! One area I have not skimped on is I am using the 4K Apple TV. It has much more robus hardware than the previous non-4K version and the graphics are far superior to that earlier version (I have the earlier version. It works, but the graphics are quite underwhelming). Crank on!!!

Shane! T U so much!!! Very precise info to get me started!!!

I had to stop the video to make this comment. Shane makes a beautiful and excellent point. You don’t need to “train” if you don’t want to and calling it a simulator is genius. I have never heard trainers called that but it makes sense. Like how phones now a day are just pocket computers that can make calls. Most of the time I can ride outside because of the weather and just jump on the trainer to ride around, get the legs moving, and clear my head.

Running a 7-speed cassette on my kicker core is not a problem. A 35-year-old bike works fine. Zwift doesn't know that I'm not aerodynamic :-)

Hi Shane I've just set up our theatre room with two TV sets and two Apple 4K TV's. First couple of times we've used the set up (wife and I) its worked fine. However today I had trouble with the number of Bluetooth devices. Previously I haven't had to use the Companion App to pair anything. I am assuming that our current trainers our sending power/cadence etc on one channel and our HR is on the other, remote on the 3rd. Is there a way of locking in a paired device. Or do we just have to turn on one set up at a time.

Hello Shane thanks, some questions, sorry for adding complexity to your super simple video comments, I'm about to buy a smart trainer, I think I'll be using it more with Sram Red AXS 12sp Etap, but I also have Shimano 10 and 11spd, should I go for the AXS 12spd setup and if someday I want to plug the other bikes, is it possible? Also, what do you think works best for that setup, TACX or Wahoo?... We ride a lot of steep hills in México City, so I value a good gradient % allowance. Thanks a lot. Cheers!

Good informative video, thanks. Good luck buying a smart trainer at the moment -they are harder to find than toilet paper

hi mate nice jobe, i enjoy so much your video, just a question: i have a pc what i need to connect the smart trainer to the pc (is ok to have just one usb-key/blutooth? thx for your reponse

Hi Shane, I just bought a Kickr Snap V2 and 4th Gen Apple TV. If I connect my trainer to Zwift, do I also need to add a cadence sensor? I've connected my speed and cadence sensors to the trainer via the wahoo app. Thanks

Hi Shane, Thank you for the video. I can't figure oout how to setup for my husband and I together? Any idea... Thank you again.

Hi there, This weekend I went cycling on the Zwift and I felt that the RPM was not keeping up with the watts it was much less, I did the reset but nothing, and l disconnected everything and tried to connect again, and the Smart Control stopped working fully on the Zwift, what do you recommend? thanks

Great video Shane , I,m 68 and not very tec savy , so I appreciate the straight forward basic info. Am I correct that it is possible to use an android phone as a controller for swift on apple tv with an app of some sort?

I have a wahoo kickr, Swift and apple tv. How Do i Set the Trainer to erg mode? Or sim mode? Whats better🙈

switched to an apple tv 4k from my pc with ant+ dongle a few months back, great experience, simple, improved graphics, no issues so far!

Hi Shane, how does the setup change if not an apple user and if choosing kickr snap?

I’ve been riding the Kickr core for over a year. I just got my wife a Kickr snap, I would argue it’s simpler. Especially since many LBS are currently closed or not offering service.

Hi Shawn, I am long time follower of your videos and really awesome cycling hacks/ recommendations. I was wondering if you can confirm that only a Shimano cassette is missing as you said and what else (?) the centerlock nut. The throughaxle from the bike can or must be used to fix the wheel? Or us there anything Whahoo is delivering? Finally, I have an AppleTV 4 with BlueTooth but just HD but not 4K. Dies this works and is good enough? Thanks in advance. Ralf, Germany, 23 March 20

Nice setup but to me if you are just starting a Kickr snap with PC and companion app will get you going so you only need to buy a trainer. No cassette or not need for apple TV...we will assume you have a bike

I just purchased the AppleTV 4k, a new 32″Samsung 1080 TV and have been using a Tacx Neo2 Smart trainer along with the Zwift Companion App on my Mac up until now. All apps are up to date. The issue is that the Zwift option is not showing once I select AppleTV on my screen. I’ve paired my phone and TV and they are both signed onto the same wifi network. Any suggestions?

1 correction ... XD driver isn't needed for 12 speed IF you want to run the Sram NX 11-50 cassette IF you have a long cage rear derailleur. This is definitely a very "edge" case in our community. Not many 12s 1x setups on smart trainers. I'm a bike packer and my setup has been 1x from the start so the move to a 12s "Mullet" setup wasn't a hard pill for me to swallow other than the AXS price tag.

Hi! I have the Kickr Snap and have recently purchased an Apple TV. Setup was easy and it works well - so much faster and easier than bringing in and hooking up my laptop each time! Thanks for the recommendation about the Apple TV! I have one question though and that is whether it is still possible to perform a spindown while in Zwift. I no longer have keyboard/mouse access while riding and couldn't figure anything out on the Companion app. I thought about getting a bluetooth keyboard, but the ones I have found that look like they should work with the Apple TV are more expensive than the Apple TV was... How do you perform a spindown with the Apple TV? Thank you!

I have a 2016 KICKR with a new 4k Apple TV but my pairing will not pickup the trainer for cadence it keeps picking my wahoo tickr for cadence but doesn’t measure it correctly it only goes up to 65rpm with the wahoo tickr

Hey Shane - any reason to go for the 4K Apple TV over the non-4K latest version? Hoping moving the old one in the garage will justify a new 4K for in the house... cheers

Great work. This helped me a lot.

Hi, best way to connect samsung tablet to tv?

Hi Shane, thanks for putting this up. What if you don't have Apple TV? Can Zwift (and other platforms) go straight into a MacBook Pro?

Dear Mr Lama sir. I've not got a smart trainer at the moment, however with a bit of luck (hoping there is not a total shutdown in the UK) then I should be very fortunate to get a long awaited Kickr bike on Saturday. I have a question on which power setting is best to use. Is it better to do the 3 second average power or instant power (to be clear that's specifically about the setting on Zwift) I've tended to use instant power because if you do a 10 second sprint it's hard to gauge with smoothing on. Anyway do you have any advise on that please?

Looking to upgrade to Apple TV, have the same trainer as featured. I will be using my wahoo for everything ie cadence etc do these all count as 1 Bluetooth connection? I'm worried that once I get a Bluetooth HRM I won't have enough connections available

Thanks Shane. Can you clarify a dumb question does the Apple TV little box need an Apple TV screen? Or can you use any monitor?

Hi Shane - my summer bike is 11-28 Shimano, so will be putting the same cassette on the Kickr. Winter bike is 11 speed 11-32. From your experience will this be problematic if I jump on the winter bike with gear changes? Like the idea of being able to use either or but won’t be changing to 11-28 on the winter bike.

What is the blue spanner for and when do you use it. I have a Kickr 18.

Hi Shane, I’ve just bought a Kikr Core, but I don’t really want Zwift, and setting up a big monitor is hard because I’m space constrained., I just want to be able to select from different pre-set workouts, and ideally from an iOS app from the phone mounted on the handlebars with a quad-lock - just like the Bike I used to use at the gym (when gyms were a thing). Is there any simple non-subscription self-contained app that will run me through a workout, just using my iPhone?

Hi Shane. I am finally getting a direct belt trainer (Zumo Interactive). I have a Stages power meter and an Apple TV (2nd version, 4k I think). I do Zwift races (cat B) or group rides and sometimes workouts, like 30/15s. What is your advise regarding running power from the Stages or trainer? Will there really be enough of a difference between the two to even worry about it? Also, would it be possible to connect HR, external power and a trainer to an Apple TV (4k) through Bluetooth at the same time (I have had problems with this in the past)? Thanks in advance. Carl

Shane. Should I hang fire for the 'Apple TV 6' box?

Thanks for your tips! So just to be clear. All I need is a Wahoo kicker, a apple 4k TV box and ANY Smart TV!?? No laptop or gaming PC needed???

I am on my second smart trainer, an Elite Suito (previously had an Elite Rampa). Both of them transmit all required data via Bluetooth but there is the same issue with resistance on both. Basically resistance at all speeds is noticeably lower than on an ANT+ connection which means to do 300+ watts on the flat you have to be in in 52/11 and forget about sprinting. There's no issues in ERG mode, so I can do workouts on the Smartphone via Bluetooth but for races or hard free rides I have to use the Laptop and an ANT+ stick. Is that just an Elite issue or something that happens on other trainers via Bluetooth as well?

does the kikr core now provide cadence? or do you ned to purchase that externally?

To further simplify the setup, check to see if your phone/tablet is supported by Zwift (a lot of the new Andoird/IOS devices are). Want a bigger screen? Simply cast your mobile device to a larger TV using Google Chromecast. This setup also allows for some creativity when it comes to location. You can spin in the Garage/Shed/Balcony/Deck etc. to keep things exciting.

has anyone noticed that the in ride jerseys such as sprint and KOM do not show up next to your name on the right on the Apple TV version. Got a KOM yesterday and it didn’t show, although my riding friends could see it, and won a sprint today, top of leader board, confirmed after ride in zwift companion, but the jersey did not show up next to my name on the right in game?

Hi Shane, hope you well. Thanks for all your advice, i now have an overload of smart trainer information and i seem to be at a Roadblock between 3 trainers - Kickr Core/Tacx Flux S/Tacx Flux 2. I know a lot of reviews have been done on the Wahoo Kickr products but not as much on the Tacx units (which have only been sold in my country since Feb 2020) and i am starting to think that its due to a more aggressive marketing approach from Wahoo relative to Tacx who only recently got purchased by Garmin. Based on this and other opinions i am leaning towards the Tacx Flux S but maybe you could potentially convince me otherwise towards one of the other two trainers other than the +- 3% data accuracy is there any other reason you would not recommend the Tacx Flux S - i also watched your Alpe de Zwift challenge you did on the Tacx Flux S and that was pretty much the selling point as to why i am considering the Tacx Flux S due to the robustness of the unit

I'm 4 yrs behind , got on Zwift in Dec 2023 , got a Garmin NEO2T and today I got 2021 Apple TV 4K 64GB - Black (2nd generation) (Renewed Premium) 2021 Apple TV 4K 64GB - Black (2nd generation) is this good enough ?

Shane Great video thank you for posting it. A quick question as I’m not too familiar with Apple TV Is there a subscription needed to use the Apple TV aside from just using it as a streaming device? Looking to get one of the Kickr s soon also trying to decide If the core is the choice or the new Kickr. Thank you

Question: Do you know if there would be inference or challenges having 2 Apple TV 4K in the house (they would be in separate rooms, but share a neighboring wall)? My trainer is planning to be set-up in the garage and interested in connecting it via Apple TV to run Zwift platform. Thank you for your help!

Hi Shane, I see there has been a number of comments regarding maximum number of Bluetooth connections using Apple TV. However, could you confirm the following setup will work ok for me please before I take the plunge and purchase an upgraded ATV? Kickr 1st Gen controlled by Assimoa Duo using Power and Cadence + Tickr Bluetooth HR Thanks P.

It is worth checking out if Apple has a refurb site in your country. You can save a bit of cash. £30 cheaper in the UK. Would the 64GB be worth it if you’re using FulGaz to download the videos?

Ive got the latest gen Apple TV 4k. When running Zwift however my avatar doesn't have the rider and bike silhouette, just some foggy shadow. Is this because the processor in the 4k Apple TV limited? I thought it was pretty gutsy. FYI, its paired to a Kickr Snap

Might be a stupid question but I couldn't find anything using Google. Is it possible to run two Zwift sessions (with two screens) on a single Apple TV? e.g. if my wife and I both used it at the same time, to have separate monitors but only one Apple TV to power it?

Zwift & Apple TV perfect as I don't have a great PC. I'm new to this & don't want & have the cash to justify a direct drive trainer so how can I get Zwift & Apple TV setup with a cheap turbo be it magnetic or fluid

Hey would a 4th gen work just as well

If I go this way and buy an Apple TV 4K and new TV will I have to have TV cable access?

Apologies if this has been asked before (and I'm sure it has) but....I've gone the whole hog and bought 4K ATV, 50" screen, hooked up the wife's Wattbike ATOM and I'm loving it! However, I've got a Garmin HR strap (ANT+) that I run with my Fenix 3. How do I hook that up with the Swift app? I tried an ANT+ dongle plugged into the tablet I run the Companion App on but got no recognition of the HRM. I've heard tell of using the Companion App as a 'bridge' for ANT+ devices but that leaves me none the wiser, I'm afraid. Shane...this is all your fault! I watched a couple of your videos, sub'd and now I'm hooked...even though I'm a video games denier!

Shane, why my apple tv Gen5 cannot detect my heart rate or no heart rate. I use Direto X. Thanks

This is bound to get 100,000+ views...

Shane, I thought Apple TV take only 2 sensors. Then how do you get power, cadence and HR?

To clarify, are we 100% confident a 12 speed eagle cassette is compatible with the kickr core? My NX eagle cassette rubs on the shroud of my H2 trainer

Is it possible to run Zwift on the Apple TV and the companion app on an iPad or is a smartphone required?

Am confused by this. If I by a TV with Apple TV onboard, do I need that separate box/remote?

Any suggestion for a fan?

Question: If I have a 14-28 cassette on my bike, should I buy a cassette with same gear ratio for my smart trainer, or can I buy an 11-25 cassette? And if I do this, will I have to fine tune the derailleur or will it be good to go straight away? Many thanks.

Do you know if my wife and I would be able to ride side by side with separate Zwift accounts and two Apple 4k TV's or would Bluetooth be an issue?

With a zwift subscription do you have to activate Apple TV and pay its monthly subscription cost also to have it run zwift?

The TV or monitor? you used and how it was connected to Apple TV (which is not a TV) not discussed. If you get a TV that has apple air play do you need Apple TV?. That would actually be three items and simpler?.

Hi, Did you say that you can chat via the companion app?

How do you turn off the wahoo smart trainer? Been unplugging it from wall outlet? Is there another way. Thanks

Anyone else had trouble with Apple TV and Tacx flux (original)? Sim mode not working on mine despite all updates etc. :(

I use samsug dex hmdi note 10

Can you use a apple tv onto a pc monitor with hdmi?

Can you split screen on aplle tv? For example half screen zwift half screen netflix

I thought Apple TV could only take 2 concurrent Bluetooth connections. Did Apple change that? Thank you!

Will a 2nd or 3rd gen apple tv work (1080p)?

R i d e O n 👍

Any disadvantage to using “normal” ATV rather than a 4K if you’re not using a 4K monitor / TV?

My disc brake bikes have quick release skewers

Its connected with strava?

is there a way to prevent/block ‘ride-ons’ in zwift?

Every time I try to enter the password to login, it closes that screen. No clue how resolve this.

Work with 8 speed?

I don't have anything Apple all android, I have the zwift hub one and I'm running zwift on my Google pixel tablet. But I'm experiencing a lot of power dropouts or avatar just stop in the middle of a ride whether I'm connected by Bluetooth or Ant+. What can I do to stop these dropouts? It's really annoying 😢😢. Any suggestions!!!! Please and thank you.

To any PC-GAMER or otherwise techsavvy person with a computer; there's a cheaper option! Buy one raspberry pi, latte panda or whatever tiny single board computer you find with a RJ45 plug and atleast one USB connector. load it up with steam link (instructions on youtube) run steam on your computer and enable "in home streaming" plug your Single board computer into your monitor of choice for working out using a HDMI cable. Now you can run zwift on a separate location. For 1080p 60fps i would suggest running a network cable from your computer to your router, then to your SBC as this will ensure that you will have a crisp and delay free image. This setup cost 1/5th of what an apple TV that is compatible with zwift, because you're not relying on the SBC to run it, rather a computer you allready have in your home. Optionally you can run it from your phone for even cheaper and easier installation if you have USB-C on it, just buy a hdmi adaptor. Don't pay the apple tax if you can avoid it. And as Shane says, this video is here to show how easy it can be.

Is there any data on how many kilometres/miles a smarttrainer should last?

Good one Shane. I recently switched to similar setup with Apple 4k and elite direto. Just one caveat, apple tv can only take the Bluetooth inputs, of which one is allocated to the remote. Given one is HR, for the newbies, ensure your trainer has integrated cadence. Some of the non direct drive trainers don't have this., ie wahoo snap on. Ultimately, it's worth spending extra on the trainer. Ride on.