# Connecting Your Zwift Ride to Zwift

> Follow these steps to connect your Zwift Ride to Zwift...

Source: https://support.zwift.com/en_us/connecting-your-zwift-ride-to-zwift-Bksj0WzIC

Last updated: 2026-07-08T22:26:03.095Z

# Connecting Your Zwift Ride to Zwift

Follow these steps to connect your Zwift Ride to Zwift:

1.  On the **PAIRED DEVICES** screen, select **POWER SOURCE**.
    
2.  Select your trainer, then select **CLOSE**.
    
3.  Connect your trainer to **RESISTANCE** and **CADENCE**.
    
    1.  Select **RESISTANCE**.
        
    2.  Select your trainer, then select **CLOSE**.
        
    3.  Select **CADENCE**.
        
    4.  Select your trainer, then select **CLOSE**.
        
4.  Press the **Z** button on each controller to turn them on.
    
    *   The LED flashes blue when the controllers are ready to pair.
        
5.  On the **PAIRED DEVICES** screen, select **CONTROLS**.
    
6.  Select your Zwift Ride, then select **CLOSE**.
    
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    ![Select Zwift Ride](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Hardware/Resources/Images/Cycling - Paired Devices Controllable Ride 1.106.png "Select Zwift Ride")
    

## Things to Know

*   If you see the trainer (![Trainer Bridge Icon](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Hardware/Resources/Images/Sensor Relay Icon.png "Trainer Bridge Icon")) icon next to your Zwift Ride, you can connect your Zwift Ride via your trainer.
    
*   Supported connection methods vary by trainer and may include Bluetooth, Zwift Companion Bridge, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or USB. ANT+ doesn't support virtual shifting.
    
*   Keep your Zwift Ride firmware up to date to access the latest features and improvements.
    
*   The controller LEDs display solid blue when connected.
    
*   The Zwift Ride battery status is shown on the Paired Devices screen.
    

## Related Articles

*   [Setting Up Your Zwift Ride Smart Frame](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/setting-up-your-zwift-ride-smart-frame-B1nkgMG8A)
    
*   [Connecting Your Devices for Cycling](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/connecting-your-devices-for-cycling-HJIFDrw5S)
    
*   [Zwift Ride LEDs](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/zwift-ride-leds-rkFcZzMUC)
    
*   [Using Your Zwift Ride Controller](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/using-your-zwift-ride-controller-Skw8efMIC)
    
*   [Updating Your Zwift Ride Firmware](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/updating-your-zwift-ride-firmware-Hyw4xGzU0)
    
*   [Charging Your Zwift Ride](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/charging-your-zwift-ride-HkIdAbM80)
    
*   [Using Your Trainer as a Bridge](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/using-your-trainer-as-a-bridge-rJ1JwU6Ee)
    
*   [Virtual Shifting FAQ](https://support.zwift.com/virtual-shifting-faq-r16UiRFlT)
    
*   [Using the Zwift Companion App as a Bridge](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/using-the-zwift-companion-app-as-a-bridge-ByAnUzlLj)
    
*   [Zwift Ride Connection Issues](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/zwift-ride-connection-issues-SJJ_bMz8R)
    

Ride On.

\-The Team at Zwift