# Connecting a KICKR Direct Connect

> There's a couple different ways to pair your compatible Wahoo KICKR trainer to Zwift using the Wahoo KICKR Direct Connect. Check out the steps below to get... 

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Last updated: 2025-08-29T18:07:26.228Z

# Connecting a KICKR Direct Connect

There's a couple different ways to connect your compatible Wahoo KICKR trainer to Zwift using the Wahoo KICKR Direct Connect. Check out the steps below to get started.

Check out [Wahoo's KICKR Direct Connect page](https://www.wahoofitness.com/devices/indoor-cycling/accessories/kickr-dircon-buy) for info on compatible trainers.

## Pairing Through Your Router

Follow these steps to connect with your Wahoo KICKR Direct Connect through your router:

1.  Plug your Wahoo KICKR Direct Connect into your KICKR trainer.
    
2.  Plug an Ethernet cable from your modem into your Wahoo KICKR Direct Connect.
    
    Your router firewall may block traffic to the Wahoo KICKR Direct Connect—your router firewall should allow traffic on port 36866.
    
3.  Launch Zwift.
    
4.  Select your Wahoo KICKR trainer for **POWER SOURCE**, **CADENCE**, and **CONTROLLABLE**.
    

## Pairing Directly With Your Computer

Follow these steps to connect with your Wahoo KICKR Direct Connect directly to your computer:

### PC

1.  Plug your Wahoo KICKR Direct Connect into your Wahoo KICKR trainer.
    
2.  Plug an Ethernet cable from your PC into your Wahoo KICKR Direct Connect.
    
3.  Launch Zwift.
    
4.  If necessary, select **Allow access** when the Windows Security Alert window displays.
    
5.  Select your Wahoo KICKR trainer for **POWER SOURCE**, **CADENCE**, and **CONTROLLABLE**.
    

### Mac

Follow these steps to connect with your Wahoo KICKR Direct Connect directly to your Mac.

1.  Plug your Wahoo KICKR Direct Connect into your Wahoo KICKR trainer.
    
2.  Plug an Ethernet cable from your Mac into your Wahoo KICKR Direct Connect.
    
3.  Launch Zwift.
    
4.  Select your Wahoo KICKR trainer for **POWER SOURCE**, **CADENCE**, and **CONTROLLABLE**.
    

Ride On.

\-The Team at Zwift