# Connecting Your Zwift Play to Zwift

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

 
	 

		 Connect your trainer as a  POWER SOURCE  or connect a 

Source: https://support.zwift.com/en_us/connecting-your-zwift-play-to-zwift-Hkj2iEbrn

Last updated: 2026-07-08T22:30:32.604Z

# Connecting Your Zwift Play to Zwift

Follow these steps to connect your Zwift Play 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 the **CONTROLS** tile.
    
6.  Select your Zwift Play from the device list, then select **CLOSE**.
    
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    ![Paired Devices screen in Zwift showing Zwift Play as contollable device selected.](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Hardware/Resources/Images/Cycling - Paired Devices Controllable Play 1.113.png "Select Zwift Play")
    

## Things to Know

*   If you see the ![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 Play, you can connect your Zwift Play 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 Play firmware up to date to access the latest features and improvements.
    
*   The controller LEDs display solid blue when connected.
    
*   The battery status for the controller with the lowest battery is shown on the Paired Devices screen.
    

## Related Articles

*   [Installing Your Zwift Play](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/installing-your-zwift-play-rksnMPLL3)
    
*   [Connecting Your Devices for Cycling](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/connecting-your-devices-for-cycling-HJIFDrw5S)
    
*   [Zwift Play LEDs](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/zwift-play-leds-SJAJPOUU3)
    
*   [Using Your Zwift Play](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/using-your-zwift-play-rkO3EZB3)
    
*   [Updating Your Zwift Play Firmware](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/updating-your-zwift-play-firmware-ryBfQDIIh)
    
*   [Charging Your Zwift Play](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/charging-your-zwift-play-B1femwLL2)
    
*   [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 Play Connection Issues](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/zwift-play-connection-issues-SJLl_uUU3)
    

Ride On.

\-The Team at Zwift