Zwift + Elite have released a required update for the Sterzo Smart steering device. Notice was posted in the Zwift forum on June 4th and now, once you’ve installed Zwift’s latest update (version 1.14.0) you’ll get the following warning if you try to pair a Sterzo to the game with the old firmware:
Why the Update?
According to Zwift’s forum posts, this update is being rolled out for two reasons:
- It improves and simplifies the initial pairing procedure. It especially helps the reconnection process should the Sterzo Smart ever disconnect.
- Security improvements were made to deter hacks to the Sterzo system. There were people hacking and selling fake Sterzos.
Installing the Upgrade
To upgrade your Sterzo’s firmware, you’ll need to install Elite’s “Upgrado” app (available on iOS and Android), create an account, connect to your Sterzo, and upgrade its firmware. Here are some screenshots of that process:
You must sign in or create an account 
If the Sterzo doesn’t show up, unpair it from Zwift 
Click on the Sterzo 
This screen shows your current (outdated) firmware version 
Downloading the update 
Installing the update 
All done! 
Sterzo page confirms the new version 21 firmware
Here’s a video from our favorite Aussie lama explaining the upgrade process and sharing Shane’s views on this news and other thoughts Zwift steering related:
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