Zwift on AppleTV or iPhone: Which is Better? | Triathlon Taren

Learn how to setup Zwift on an AppleTV 4K and connect devices such as the Wahoo Kickr and heart monitor, and see how it compares to using Zwift on an iphone and the differences in quality and game play.
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[@brendanclemmens88]

I’ve been using my 4K for Zwift for quite some time now and it’s awesome.

[@cyclingchefglenn]

how did you record the video coming from apple tv 4k?

[@mrjaxss]

I am using Kickr core and four things pair up with no need for additional devices for heart rate

[@timothyvanhorn7618]

I was excited when he said you just need one or the other (Apple TV, or iPhone) but in the end he used both?

[@jspaceman71]

Another option to connect your devices to the Apple TV is to use a 4iiii Viiiiva heart rate monitor. It also acts as an ANT+ bridge. You pair your trainer, speed/cadence sensor, power meter, etc. to the HRM via the 4iiii app, then you pair the HRM to the Apple TV. It sends all your data (HR, power, cadence, etc.) through a single Bluetooth channel to the Apple TV.

[@jslute]

What TV were you using?

[@Jerpavoo]

would the graphics be the same for an iphone SE compared to a newer iphone like the 11?

[@EverythingIsPhotogenic]

The difference in quality from ATV to a computer is about as big as what you're seeing with the iphone. An actual computer will get you 4k and more detail ATV is not in 4k even with the 4k model. Ease of use for ATV is arguably better but I find my PC fast, stable and I'm up and running within 2 minutes. I also prefer ANT+ to bluetooth which requires a simple cheap dongle and becomes a bit more complicated with ATV. Value for dollar, the ATV edges out computers for most, but if you want the best quality stability and flexibility use a computer. Doesn't matter if its PC or Mac - SSD, decent graphics card, 16GB ram and a good internet connection and you're off to the races.

[@globalste]

Not even sure if 16GB is necessary if you wanted to save a few $$

[@sevenrats]

Only if yo have a high power gaming computer. $1200 bucks.

[@thepatternforms859]

So with Apple TV you don’t need the iPhone at all? Apple TV totally replaces your phone for zwift?

[@rkwjunior2298]

I have an apple tv 4k. When i open Zwift and go to settings, there is no choice to choose screen resolution? Why?

[@Briman242]

It displays 4K, so it’s the only option

[@robstriathlontipsforbeginners]

How do you get a ride you did in Zwift in the Apple TV app into Strava? On a computer later? Does the companion app let you do it? Does it let you take screenshots?

[@AdyWalter]

open the zwift companion app and select settings from the drop down menu. Select connections, and choose strava from the options listed.. Simple

[@CowneloAlvaroid]

@@AdyWalter Thank you good sir

[@timob12]

I just do hdmi from laptop to tv, nice and easy

[@Mellyfz]

Finally went with an apple tv after using my iPad for a year. SOOOO much better and immersive!

[@mpd1967]

Can you use a whahoo heart rate strap with swift and Apple TV or to you need the swift foot pod just for running? Thank you!

[@JFomo]

Do I need an Apple phone? Can I use an Android phone to connect to the Apple Tv?

[@michwoz]

The best bang for a buck would be something like used small form factor Dell Optiplex 7010 (i5-3470) equipped with GTX 1050Ti low profile card, running Windows 10. It would cost around 300$ but run Zwift on Ultra 4k +60fps, with full Ant+ and Bluetooth connectivity (cheap dongles).

[@globalste]

Agreed, eBay is littered with 3/4th gen I5 computers which can have one of those cars stuffed in. Great tip about the Optiplex though, makes searching for one much easier!!

[@sevenrats]

$300 with the card? and then the dongle? The apple TV is $180 and sets up in 5 minutes and runs HD at 30 fps.

[@michwoz]

@@sevenrats At lowest details. HD resolution doesn't mean much when graphics quality sucks. And you get 30fps at best, in groups it's much less than this.

[@sevenrats]

@@michwoz That is not true. The ATV4K is excellent. You don't know what you're talking about.

[@michwoz]

@@sevenrats I know exactly what I'm talking about. Apple TV 4K is ok or even good, but surely not excellent. Have you ever seen how Zwift looks and runs on half decent PC? If so it's beyond me how can you call ATV excellent.

[@garylucas7050]

No comparison Apple TV much better can’t believe your not already using it Taren ....👌🏻 merry Christmas 🎄 and a happy new year 🥳 successful racing next year ......I’m off down the pub 🍺🍺🍺

[@mister_ray]

Most smart trainers broadcast cadence so no need to use as a separate BT channel. That said the Apple Watch works great with Zwift for HR on Apple TV through the Companion app.

[@joemoya9743]

There is the option of simply attaching your MS Windows laptop to a internet accessible TV (...of which most have a gaming source option through HDMI ... example would be a Samsung 4K TV ). The problem with your Apple option is that there are much fewer Apple products than Microsoft laptops.

[@yogu2191]

Does magene t300 work 100% with zwift?

[@jeffreylamont8111]

Is apple TV built into a Samsung TV just as good .

[@Totalavulsion]

My laptop is too old to run Zwift so the Apple TV was a affordable option. I love it.

[@thegreatone4511]

You can get a ant+cable and pair everything to it. No phone needed

[@simonmilbauer2486]

I use iPhone to tv through hdmi cable, still have dropouts now and again. How is Apple TV in that respect? Any dropouts, lagging etc?

[@redenpacay]

how to record the screen from tv?

[@tonixpto1]

Hi Taren, Great choose, I have the same in my setup... by the way don't forget to use a one free subscription of Apple TV+, is included on your Apple TV , RIDE ON👍

[@ketjuariittaa]

3:36 only problem with Kicker😗🤔 Most other smarttrainers have cadence sensor and Bluetooth connected on them and that connected to 🍏tv

[@mikewiginton7948]

I cant do it. I tried swift on phone and apple TV. Spent so much time messing with the dang thing I just ended up taking my bike outside and riding it. After the fourth or fifth time I talked to customer support. They weren't very supportive (told me to go buy smart trainer). After that I spent more then 20 minutes setting it up numerous times before I finally just gave up, canceled swift. Havent missed it one bit! Go outside and RIDE YOUR BIKE!

[@cringecasserole]

No NVIDIA 4k ray tracing support? I need realistic sunshine for my 4:00 AM rides in my basement! XD

[@Andrew-oq7dx]

This helps a lot getting myself a ZWIFT setup for Christmas and was going to use my phone but might need to invest in Apple TV

[@AdyWalter]

The latest update for the wahoo kickr and core has cadence integrated into the software. This negates the need for a separate sensor and frees up the last Bluetooth slot for a heart rate monitor. So slot one is remote, slot 2 is trainer including cadence, and the slot 3 is heart rate sensor..

[@Totalavulsion]

Can you give some more detail on this please? I have a Kickr and just got the wahoo cadence sensor. I also run a wahoo HR monitor. I thought I’d have to run either the HR or cadence sensor via the Zwift companion app. Is that not the case?

[@AdyWalter]

@@Totalavulsion What are you running zwift on? Apple TV? If so I think it is only the 4th Gen upward that has enough bluetooth slots. The 2018 Kickr and Core are the ones that received the firmware update that has integrated cadence. I was going to buy the cadence sensor but not longer after i got my core the firmware negated the need for it. At the minute I run apple tv 4th gen, and core and just have companion app for power ups and ease of use really

[@Totalavulsion]

Adrian Walter I have Apple TV 4th gen. I run a kickr. How is you cadence being picked up as delivered to your Apple TV?

[@AdyWalter]

@@Totalavulsion switch the apple tv on. Switch the kickr on. Open zwift on the apple tv and select your username account. Next it will search and pair with the kickr. The cadence will connect last, a few seconds after the trainer itself

[@Totalavulsion]

Adrian Walter are you using a separate cadence sensor or something mounted on your crank arm?

[@joseveraperez01]

Nice video 👍🏻👍🏻

[@rlshultz5841]

You missed an option. A mini PC for $120. It’s a better solution to me because you get a full web browser and more of your “gaming” setup because you have a full PC graphic card. You are not paying for all the Apple TV junk that you don’t need. Not having a browser is the main draw back to Apple TV.

[@chrismccallus7374]

Love the Apple

[@ezrajordan9020]

I just use my I pad pro and watch my tv as a distraction for longer rides.

[@Brantastic07]

Zwift would get more customers if they would make it for Gaming consoles such as PlayStation, Xbox & possibility Wii

[@kinouillek]

I just use my laptop on a chair in front of the bike that is connected to my Apple Watch and TacX Bushido. On the bike I set up a Quadlock so I can also run the Zwift companion app with the phone on the handlebar and look at it if I want to. Tv is running Netflix :) No cave for me.... just pain :D

[@wanttotri972]

My laptop does me just fine

[@sevenrats]

If you have a laptop with the power to run Zwift then good for you. The Apple TV gives people who don't have a laptop a really good option for small money.

[@michaelcolitziii5035]

Apple TV works best, is easy to set up, and is the most cost effective. Remarkably, neither Trainerroad nor Sufferfest offer an Apple TV app. Seems like they’re missing out on a ton of subscribers.

[@trepidati0n533]

Your $1000-$2000 is way off...well, maybe not for canadians. All you need for zwift is a cheap laptop. Most integrated graphics are way more than enough for zwift. Please compare more reasonably.

[@sevenrats]

The apple TV is better than a cheap laptop and still even cheaper. What's a cheap laptop? $500? ATV4K is $180 and done.