# Compatible Cycling Accessories

> You can add optional accessories to your Zwift setup to enhance your experience. Accessories must connect using Bluetooth (BLE) or ANT+. Controllers can...

Source: https://support.zwift.com/en_us/compatible-cycling-accessories-ryfy2ixY

Last updated: 2026-03-18T22:38:36.277Z

# Compatible Cycling Accessories

You can add optional accessories to your Zwift setup to enhance your experience. Accessories must connect using Bluetooth (BLE) or ANT+.

Controllers can significantly improve how you interact with Zwift, while other accessories—such as heart rate monitors and sensors—provide additional data or features.

If you're just getting started with Zwift, check out our article for an [overview of required equipment](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/what-you-need-to-ride-HJh4YQbxr).

Depending on how many items you're connecting to Zwift, you may need to use the [Zwift Companion app as a bridge](https://support.zwift.com/using-the-zwift-companion-app-as-a-bridge-ByAnUzlLj).

## Controllers

You can control Zwift directly from your bike using a compatible controller, including navigating menus, using in-game actions, and steering. Using a controller can make it easier to interact with Zwift while riding.

[Zwift](https://us.zwift.com/collections/training-accessories) makes compatible controllers.

## Steering Devices

Steering devices allow you to control your position on the road in Zwift, but don't support other in-game controls.

Examples of manufacturers that make compatible steering devices include: JetBlack | Wahoo | [Zwift](https://us.zwift.com/collections/training-accessories)

## Heart Rate Monitors

Adding a heart rate (HR) monitor to your setup can help you decide when to increase or decrease your effort to achieve your desired results while you're training in Zwift. You can connect nearly any HR monitor in-game, provide it connects and broadcasts HR data via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) or ANT+.

Check out our article for info on [connecting a HR monitor](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/pairing-a-heart-rate-monitor-Hk0MimWlS).

Apple® Watch is not currently compatible with Zwift.

## Power Meters

You can add a power meter to most Zwift setups, including smart bikes, direct drive trainers, and wheel-on trainers. While Zwift works with all power meters that connect via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) or ANT+.

Examples of manufactures that make power meters include: 4iiii | Assioma | Garmin | Pioneer | power2max | Quarq | Rotor | SRM | Saris | Shimano | Stages | Verve InfoCrank

Check out our article for info on [connecting a power meter](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/pairing-a-power-meter-Bk7hoXWlS).

## Speed and Cadence Sensors

If your trainer doesn't transmit data, you can add a speed or cadence sensor to measure your effort in Zwift.

If you're using a speed sensor, your effort in Zwift is generated by [zPower](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/zpower-r1XjaXbxr), our estimated power curve.

*   **Speed Sensor:** Transmits speed—the most important to get Zwifting.
    
*   **Cadence Sensor:** Transmits cadence—cadence isn't necessary to Zwift but provides useful info.
    
*   **Speed and Cadence Sensor:** Transmits speed and cadence.
    

Zwift works with speed and cadence sensors that connect via BLE or ANT+.

Examples of manufactures that make speed and cadence sensors include: CatEye | Garmin | JetBlack | Saris® | Wahoo

Check out our article for info on [connecting a speed sensor](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/pairing-a-speed-sensor-ryZdj7beB).

## Grade Simulators

Grade simulators adjust the position of your bike to match changes in terrain in Zwift.

Examples of manufactures that make grade simulators include: Elite® | Wahoo

## Smart Fans

A smart fan can automatically adjust fan speed based on your ride or heart rate—if you have a heart rate monitor paired.

Wahoo makes a smart fan that is compatible with Zwift.

Ride On.

\-The Team at Zwift