The Tacx Vortex Smart is, in my opinion, the best “budget” smart trainer for your money on the market today. Like all smart trainers, though, it has some idiosyncrasies that can make things confusing for users.
Here are posts that should answer just about any question you may have regarding using your Vortex Smart on Zwift.
- Using your Vortex on Zwift – step by step guide
- Updating your firmware
- Calibrating your Vortex
- Help! My Vortex isn’t changing resistance on hills!
- My cadence isn’t accurate
- Updating brake firmware (amber light of death)
Got more questions? Post them in the comments section!
My Tacx vortex is not connecting with Zwift to show speed. It shows cadence but no speed or wattage. It did this morning?
Super helpful for new users! I’ve been using the Vortex Smart on Zwift for a few months now, and calibration plus warming up the trainer beforehand really made a noticeable difference. Also had the resistance issue early on, but updating the firmware fixed it. Great resource!