Zwift on AppleTV just might be the game changer people have been waiting for. The AppleTV 4K packs a huge amount of processing power for the 3D rendering required for a solid Zwift experience. In short, nothing comes close in terms of price/performance.
Quick Summary:
- Zwift on AppleTV 4K currently provides the best performance for the price.
- The App is free, however you’ll need a Zwift subscription (or trial period) to use it.
- Direct HDMI connection to a TV/screen is required.
- No ANT+ support. Direct connections to the AppleTV are made over Bluetooth.
- Bluetooth keyboards are not supported for shortcut input similar to Mac/PC.
- The Zwift Companion (IOS/Android) works flawlessly with Zwift on Apple TV.
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Hi, is there somewhere an example of how the zwift graphics change with low, medium or even ultra details? I’m trying to understand if ‘high details’ graphic could really bring the zwift experience to another level or the difference is minimal..
Just upgraded to an Apple TV 4K box to see how much better the picture would be. I was using my iPhone 5 with an HDMI adapter to a 47” tv. This is so much better! Such an improved graphics display, especially for the cost. I still have an iPad for using mobile link. Not loving the Apple TV remote, but it’s manageable. I want a bigger tv for Zwift now, lol.
Question: how can I hide the onscreen blue rider list or the ranking lists now, since I’m not swiping the face of my phone?
I use my Apple Watch and the Mobile Link along with Apple TV 4k. Works like a charm other than when Mobile Link uploads to Apple’s Activity log I seem to be getting double the active calories. Anyone else experiencing this?
How do you transfer personal workouts to apple TV/Zwift??? Can on computer or I pad but doesn’t show up on Apple/Zwift. Anybody know how???
Does anybody know if I can connect Apple TV 4k with my iMac as a screen? I’m using Zwift on my old iMac which performance are really poor. New ATV4k is less expensive than new Mac ;-).
I’ve been using the Apple TV 4K for a couple of months now, and my Kinetic Control Power Unit is now not being received by the Apple TV. I can pick it up and it seems to pair, but shortly after it says NO SIGNAL. Anyone else having this experience? It was working great and it was sending the cadence/speed data as well. Now it doesn’t see the cadence/speed coming from the Garmin. Kinetic Firmware and APPs are fully updated is fully updated. I’m using the Zwift companion APP.
The Apple TV works great with zwift EXCEpt the touch pad on the Apple TV remote is virtually impossible to use whrn you are laden with sweat. Any ideas for this? (I have same problem with Iphone)
Tries a couple bluetooth keyboards but they don’t work on zwift.
The Apple TV only has 2 open Bluetooth connections, so even if you did get the keyboard to work you wouldn’t be able to have another sensor like heart rate feed the APP. I use the Zwift companion APP, but that still is difficult to operate with sweaty hands. I don’t even bother to use the Apple TV remote. There is a game controller for the Apple TV, but haven’t used it and it would also use up one of the open Bluetooth connections.
Gary, I’m having the identical problem. have a kinetic. It waorked with Apple TV for two weeks then connected but no signal. Have you learned anything about this? Ed