# Connecting a Power Meter

> To connect a power meter, follow the steps below: If you have a direct drive trainer, follow these steps to connect your direct drive trainer and your power...

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Last updated: 2026-03-17T19:55:46.441Z

# Connecting a Power Meter

To connect a power meter, follow the steps below:

If you have a direct drive trainer, follow these [steps](#Pairing_a_Power_Meter_with_a_Direct_Drive_Trainer) to connect your direct drive trainer and your power meter.

1.  Launch Zwift and sign in.
2.  Rotate the pedals on your bike to wake up the sensors on your power meter.
    
3.  In the **PAIRED DEVICES** screen, select **POWER SOURCE**.
    
4.  Select your power meter then select **CLOSE**.
    

### Connecting a Power Meter with a Direct Drive Trainer

1.  Launch Zwift and sign in.
    
2.  In the **PAIRED DEVICES** screen, select **POWER SOURCE**.
    
3.  Select your trainer.
    
    *   If you're using ANT+, select the FE-C option.
        
4.  Select **RESISTANCE** and then select your trainer.
    
5.  Select **CADENCE** and then select your trainer.
    
6.  Rotate the pedals on your bike to wake up the sensors on your power meter.
    
7.  Select **POWER SOURCE** twice and then select your power meter.
    
8.  If desired, select **CADENCE** and then select your power meter.
    

Ride On.

\-The Team at Zwift