# Connecting Your Heart Rate Monitor Using the Zwift Hub

> You can use your Zwift Hub as a Bluetooth bridge to connect your heart rate monitor (HRM) to Zwift. First, connect your HRM to the Zwift Hub in the Zwift...

Source: https://support.zwift.com/en_us/connecting-your-heart-rate-monitor-using-the-zwift-hub-BJdmU8so

Last updated: 2026-04-16T18:57:08.939Z

# Connecting Your Heart Rate Monitor Using the Zwift Hub

You can use your Zwift Hub as a Bluetooth bridge to connect your heart rate monitor (HRM) to Zwift.

First, connect your HRM to the Zwift Hub in the Zwift Companion (ZC) app, then finish setup in Zwift.

## Before You Start

*   Download the app from the [App Store](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/zwift-mobile-link/id934083691?mt=8 "App Store") or [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zwift.android.prod "Google Play").
    
*   Turn on Bluetooth on your mobile device.
    
*   You may need to enable Location Services to connect devices when using ZC.
    
*   On iOS, you may need to allow Bluetooth access for the ZC app in your device settings.
    
*   Make sure your Zwift Hub is powered on and the LED is flashing blue.
    

## Connecting Your Heart Rate Monitor in ZC

1.  Open the ZC app and sign in.
    
2.  Open the menu.
    
    *   On Android™, select the menu icon.
        
    *   On iOS®, select **MORE**.
        
3.  Select **EQUIPMENT**.
    
4.  Select your Zwift Hub.
    
5.  If a firmware update is available for the Zwift Hub, update that now.
    
6.  Select **PAIR DEVICE**.
    
7.  Select your heart rate monitor from the list.
    
8.  Once you've connected your HRM in ZC, open Zwift and finish setup from the Paired Devices screen. See [Connecting a Heart Rate Monitor](https://support.zwift.com/connecting-a-heart-rate-monitor-Hk0MimWlS) for steps to connect your device and provide heart rate data consent.
    

## Things to Know

*   You can't connect a smartwatch to the Zwift Hub as a heart rate monitor. If you want to use your smartwatch as a heart rate monitor, you'll need to connect it directly with Zwift.
    
*   Make sure you're wearing your heart rate monitor and it's turned on so the ZC app can find it.
    
*   Make sure your HRM isn’t connected to another app or device, or Zwift may not detect it.
    
*   When you finish connecting your HRM in Zwift, you’ll be asked to provide consent to use your heart rate data.
    
*   You can withdraw your consent at any time from your in-game settings: My Settings > Permissions > Heart Rate Data Consent.
    
*   When connected, an HRM lets you view your heart rate in-game and includes that data in your activity.
    
*   To connect your HRM to another device, first unplug your Zwift Hub.
    

## Related Articles

*   [Connecting Your Devices for Cycling](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/connecting-your-devices-for-cycling-HJIFDrw5S)
*   [Connecting a Heart Rate Monitor](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/connecting-a-heart-rate-monitor-Hk0MimWlS)
*   [Updating Your Zwift Hub Firmware](https://support.zwift.com/updating-your-zwift-hub-firmware-ByJG2Y9Jj)
*   [Using the Zwift Companion App](https://support.zwift.com/using-the-zwift-companion-app-rJ7ayD_ES)

Ride On.

\-The Team at Zwift