Zwift Companion for pc

Zwift Companion for Pc

Published by Zwift, Inc on 2024-09-25

  • Category: Health & Fitness
  • License: Free
  • Current version: 3.62.0
  • File size: 103.97 MB
  • Compatibility: Windows 11/Windows 10

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What is the Zwift companion app? Why do you need it?

 

Connect With Your Friends While Working Out

Sometimes, you may not have the chance or the space to take a run or cycle around the neighborhood, or to the park. This could happen if the conditions for running or cycling outside are not conducive or friendly. In times like these, an alternative is always necessary. If this is the case for you, there’s nothing to worry about, Zwift Companion is the answer.  The app allows you to exercise virtually with other people in real time. 

You and your friends can go for a run together, no matter how far away from one another you are. Exercising, keeping fit and bonding with your friends at the same time is something only the Zwift Companion app can give you.

You can even stay connected while you're on the move. You can also pair it with your computer over a common WiFi network. What’s more? You can use it as a Zwift game controller when you're riding with your friends.


       


Why do you need Zwift Companion app?

Here are ten features you’ll need on Zwift Companion.

#1. Home Screen:

With the Home Screen, you can see progress on your targets, see activities on your feed, view your training plan and see upcoming events.

#2. Events:

Keep track of upcoming events, explore and decide on the events that you want to go to. You can also keep track of attendees; know who is going and who isn’t. When you’ve decided on which events to attend, you can sign up.

#3. Activity:

This feature gives you the chance to support others or be supported. With the activity feed, you can keep track of the activities of others on Zwift.  When your friends do well, you can encourage them and give them a pat on the back when they complete a ride. 

You can do this by clicking on the Ride On icon in the feed.

#4. Goals:

You can create periodic goals with which you can measure your progress, be it on a weekly or monthly basis to keep on track. 

#5. Map:

The map feature helps you to know where you are in the world while you're Zwifting. If you’re a stickler for long distance rides, you should check out the map.

#6. Workout:

You can control the speed and the tenor of your workout with Zwift.  All you need to do is connect to the game and access the Workout screen, which will let you see and manage your workout.

#7. Text Messaging:

Interact with friends and people Zwifting near you or have a conversation with someone .

If you are attending an event on Zwift, you can chat and talk with people attending the same event as you.

#8. Dashboard:

If you don't have a PC, you do not need to worry.  With Zwift Companion, you can access app services from any device. 

The Dashboard on your screen will give you the key metrics you should pay attention to - speed, distance, elevation, time, cadence and heart rate.

#9. Zwifters Nearby:

You can keep track of people in front of you or behind you on a cycling course. You can check how far ahead or behind you are in comparison to them, and how much of the race they’ve completed. You can even privately message someone on the same course as you in real-time.

#10. End Zwifting:

You can complete your ride and share it to some of your preferred fitness sites straight from your phone.

 

Below are some pros and cons of the app.


Download and install Zwift Companion on your computer


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4.75
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Or follow the guide below to use on PC:



Select Windows version:

  1. Windows 10
  2. Windows 11

Install Zwift Companion app on your Windows in 4 steps below:


  1. Download an Android emulator for PC:
    Get either Bluestacks or the Nox App >> . We recommend Bluestacks because you can easily find solutions online if you run into problems while using it. Download Bluestacks PC software Here >> .

  2. Install the emulator:
    On your computer, goto the Downloads folder » click to install Bluestacks.exe or Nox.exe » Accept the License Agreements » Follow the on-screen prompts to complete installation.

  3. Using Zwift Companion on PC [Windows 10/ 11]:
    • Open the Emulator app you installed » goto its search bar and search "Zwift Companion"
    • The search will reveal the Zwift Companion app icon. Open, then click "Install".
    • Once Zwift Companion is downloaded inside the emulator, locate/click the "All apps" icon to access a page containing all your installed applications including Zwift Companion.
    • Now enjoy Zwift Companion on PC.

Download a Compatible APK for PC


Download Developer Rating Current version
Get APK for PC → Zwift, Inc 4.75 3.62.0


Get Zwift Companion on Apple macOS


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Get Free on Mac Zwift, Inc 26050 4.75

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Zwift Companion functions

- Home screen with recent activities, training plan details, upcoming events, and progress on goals

- Events section to explore upcoming events, see who is going, and sign up

- Activity feed to see what other users are doing in the game and give Ride Ons

- Goals section to create weekly or monthly goals

- Map to see where you are in the world and chat with friends

- Workout screen to see and control your workout when paired with the game

- Text messaging to chat with other users in the game

- Dashboard with key metrics such as watts, speed, distance, elevation, time, cadence, and heart rate

- Actions to interact with other users in the game, such as giving an elbow flick or sending real-time encouragement

- Apple Watch integration to read heart rate data live into Zwift and save activities into the Apple Health ecosystem

- Zwifters Nearby section to see other users on the course, check their power output and laps completed, and private message them

- Automatic ride upload to supported fitness sites from the app.


Pros:

  • Excellent user interface
  • Intuitive and Interactive

Cons:

  • Glitchy
  • Cannot externalize calendar
  • Crashes during events


Top Pcmac Reviews

  • Great app, would love a few minor tweaks

    By KenInUtah (Pcmac user)

    I really love the app and it is a great companion to my Apple TV the app app. It’s like having a hi tech remote. I especially like the new workout screen but have a couple of nit picks with it. I have a controllable trainer so I am concentrating more on cadence than power during the workouts. The cadence font is so small and nested right under the power reading that it is hard to read, especially when really working hard. Perhaps moving it to the top left of the power arc and heart rate to the top right would make it all easier to read. There is some open screen real estate In those places, especially if the power arc is just a tad smaller. Additionally, the app is super power hungry. I went from 85% to 20% in 40 minutes. Not sure how to fix this considering everything it is doing, so I now plug my phone in (which requires a wire that I don’t want around my bike!) Lastly, it loses sync about once per workout and I have to close and reopen the app. Again, I consider these minor but if they can be fixed, I would have no problem upping my rating to 5 stars.
  • Really useful app but some glitches.

    By ukatsone (Pcmac user)

    I have used the app for a week now and I really like it. A lot of times I will use this app to run in place using my Apple Watch. The only problem I have seen is that occasionally the heart rate will not be accurate. I will stop and check my pulse it is fine. Basically what happens is that my heart rate will spike up to twice the actual heart beats. I have tried placing the watch up a little more on my arm when I run and I have also tightened it as much as I can stand and still has the same issue. I’ve heard that sometimes people have issues with the monitor working correctly but I find that the Apple software works better and doesn’t have as many glitches. I really like your app and I use it primarily when the weather is bad outside so it has been very motivational. Thanks!
  • Very good even without smart trainer

    By ridingmore (Pcmac user)

    Wasn’t sure I wanted to invest in a “smart” trainer so I’m using a wahoo speed sensor and a wahoo cadence sensor. Writing this review to say that this works fine and is a good way to get started without spending $600on a smart trainer if you already own a trainer or need to buy a less expensive trainer. I am riding on my trainer a lot more often using this. If you like the software there is no doubt a smart trainer would enhance the experience and which type of smart trainer would depend on your pocketbook and commitment to training. I suspect many people would be happy with this with an inexpensive trainer and an iPad.
  • Does NOT work with Apple Watch

    By Dre333333 (Pcmac user)

    I tried using the the app app on my iphone as well as the the app app on my ipad with the companion app on my iphone and neither worked. Both apps connect to Apple Watch on the pairing screen for both running speed and heart rate but neither work. Runner just stands there bot moving and heart rate shows as “- -“. I only downloaded this app because I am looking for a treadmill workout compatible with Apple Watch but this one isn’t it! I spent about 2 hours total trying to get it to work and never did, finally gave up after searching online and finding others saying it never works or if it does, only shortly then disconnects. Seems like others say it works better for cycling but definitely not running!

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