Simple Zwift Setups: Direct Drive Smart Trainer w/ AppleTV HOW-TO

Simple Zwift Setups EP1: Everything that you need to get yourself setup at home for online interactive indoor cycling. The three core components in this video are: Your bike, a smart trainer (Kickr CORE), and the AppleTV 4K (32GB). This video takes you through each component and how to get everything setup via Bluetooth, no ANT+ USB sticks or extension cables required. 

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#cycling #zwift #appletv

[gplama]

Hey Everyone - This video is an overview of how simple/easy things are to setup. This video isn't a guide on a 'budget' setup or a guide on the most 'optimal' setup. As mentioned in the video there are a LOT of different options This is one of them that people can follow that I hope will help out. I have other videos titled "Zwift on a Budget" if you're looking for cheaper options to get spinning indoors.


*And yes, there's a typo in 'computer' on screen. This is what happens when you're editing videos at 1am on a Monday morning.

[jerrygrant]

Shane, Great and timely video. Got my complete setup for Christmas this year and use Zwift for biking and running. I purchased the Runn sensor for my treadmill and it's the most accurate sensor i've used so far. The Apple 4K is the perfect tool and looks good on a big screen Tv. My pain cave has become my sanity cave. Two teenagers and wife at home with me now all day. I get on my bike or go for a run and I'm feeling great. Anyone who needs an exercise outlet should consider what Shane is showing in this video. Shane, also Love your information. Keep up the good work. We need you out here to keep upbeat. Thanks!

[MrConiye]

I had to like the post less than a minute of watching as I felt Shane knew his stuff... And he really did when I finished watching and put it to the test... Mega kudos 🙌🏾👑

[icyraikkonen]

Have this exact setup, I can definitely recommend as the ease of setup and use is fast and simple. Cheers for all your hard work in these times Shane. Your videos got me into Zwift and its certainly paying off now we're all stuck inside :)


For a fan recommendation for anyone I recently just purchased a Vornado 660 off Amazon for $139 - Its a bit pricey, but it blows that wind directly in your face and has a stylish look about it without looking like a giant industrial fan.

[jeremyhopwood]

Sent this to a buddy who is getting ready for further lockdown in Vancouver.

Thanks for the content

[rcuadro]

I had to stop the video to make this comment. Shane makes a beautiful and excellent point. You don’t need to “train” if you don’t want to and calling it a simulator is genius. I have never heard trainers called that but it makes sense. Like how phones now a day are just pocket computers that can make calls. Most of the time I can ride outside because of the weather and just jump on the trainer to ride around, get the legs moving, and clear my head.

[galenkehler]

I'd say with the length of time we are expecting to be indoors, covering your bike from sweat will be ESSENTIAL. Saran wrap is great for keeping your headset and stuff from rotting away.

[colinberry]

Absolutely, been using atv 4k for a while and have been super happy with it. Very reliable and cheapest way into a great experience.

[oscars]

using my tv in my den and a Steam Link unit I bought a few years ago to virtually connect to my gaming pc (located in my beddroom). works great.

[carolinemason]

I am setting mine up tomorrow can’t wait!

[keithfromchute]

Hey Shane, I was looking for a video to expain a simple setup to a friend and this fitted the bill perfectly; so thank you. What a pity that with all of the Zwift improvements and increased users that the Apple TV UI hasn't progressed at all and is still one of the most frustrating experiences that can be had in cycling.

[shanebow]

Awesome video. Really helpful as I want to set zwift up! Great video production too!!

[vladomie]

Running a 7-speed cassette on my kicker core is not a problem. A 35-year-old bike works fine. Zwift doesn't know that I'm not aerodynamic :-)

[jimhansen]

Thanks, Nice work Shane. I'll be forwarding this on to some co-workers who are housebound!

[okisub]

Good informative video, thanks. Good luck buying a smart trainer at the moment -they are harder to find than toilet paper

[MrLuigi-oigm]

Great video!! I think I win for the most primitive (and cheap) set-up. I have a 1978 10-speed Raleigh SuperCourse on a "dumb" Kinetic fluid trainer made "smart enough" by adding their inRide 3 Power Sensor accessory. Since finances are tight, I'm taking advantage of the generosity of RGT Cycling and using their premium service for free. Kudos to RGT! One area I have not skimped on is I am using the 4K Apple TV. It has much more robus hardware than the previous non-4K version and the graphics are far superior to that earlier version (I have the earlier version. It works, but the graphics are quite underwhelming). Crank on!!!

[timhepworth]

I’m currently saving up for my first setup. Looking at the Tacx Vortex and connect to my iPad Pro with a view of getting an Apple TV setup after. My budget doesn’t stretch to a direct drive solution just yet so though I’d get up and running and can always upgrade as and when I have money available.

[anthonyhilchey]

Wicked Pissah Cool Video GpLama. Watching from Boston Massachusetts USA 🇺🇸 😁

[ashleymcavery]

switched to an apple tv 4k from my pc with ant+ dongle a few months back, great experience, simple, improved graphics, no issues so far!

[simonmoran]

Great video 🫶🍀.. Id their a further video going in to detail of what’s next please?! tk you 🍀