# In-Game Settings for Cycling > You can adjust a range of in-game settings in Zwift. These settings are available from the Home Screen or during a ride, and changes sync across your... Source: https://support.zwift.com/en_us/in-game-settings-for-cycling-Hy_tSDDnt Last updated: 2026-07-08T19:42:55.457Z # In-Game Settings for Cycling You can adjust a range of in-game settings in Zwift. These settings are available from the Home Screen or during a ride, and changes sync across your devices. Follow the steps below to update your settings or review the sections to learn what each setting does. * [Preferences](#Preferences) * [Audio & Video](#Audio) * [HUD](#HUD) * [Hardware](#Hardware) * [Permissions](#Permissions) ## Adjusting Your In-Game Settings 1. Open Settings: * From the Home Screen, select your initials, then select My **settings**. Show image ![My settings menu option shown on home screen](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/Cycling - Home Screen My Settings 1.102.png "Select My Settings") * During a ride, select **Menu**, then **Settings**. Show image ![Menu button shown in an activity](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/Cycling - MENU 1.74.png "Select MENU") 2. Select a category: * **Preferences:** General gameplay and experience settings. * **Audio & Video:** Sound, display, and visual effects settings. * **HUD:**  Customize what metrics and information appear on screen. * **Hardware:** Configure trainers, controllers, and input behavior. * **Controls:** View connected devices (Zwift Ride, Zwift Play, Zwift Click) and access controller tutorials. * **Permissions:** Manage data consent settings. * **About:** To view your game version and build number. 3. Select **OK** to save your changes and continue. Show image ![Setting options and OK button shown in game](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/Cycling - Settings OK 1.102.png "Select OK") ## Preferences Setting Description Preferred Language Set your preferred language. Leaderboards Leaderboards appear on the left side of your HUD unless Ride Stats or Splits are selected in the same display area. When riding a segment, the leaderboard shows rankings for that segment. Toggle between Always and Auto. Measurements Display measurements in Imperial or Metric units. Screenshot Uploading Control whether screenshots are saved in Zwift and shared to any linked third-party platforms (if connected). Choose Always, Only My Shots, or Never. Show Group-Chat Show or hide messages from nearby Zwifters in the group chat. Laptop Battery Saver Adjust battery usage with Max, Med, or Min Battery Saver. Video Screenshots Enable or disable video capture. This feature may not be available on all devices. Language Filter Turn profanity filtering in chat On or Off. Workout Pain Effect Simulates fatigue effects on screen as effort increases. This setting only appears during a workout. Rider Highlighting Highlight your avatar and select nearby riders in a pack. Route HoloReplay Show a HoloReplay of your personal best, most recent effort, or both for a route. Available when you have a recorded effort for that route. You can also turn this feature off. Segment HoloReplay Show a HoloReplay of your personal best, most recent effort, or both for timed segments. Available when you have a recorded segment effort. You can also turn this feature off. Leaderboard HoloReplay Show other Zwifters’ HoloReplays on routes with leaderboards. HoloReplay Privacy Set your HoloReplay visibility to Public or Private. ## Audio & Video Setting Description Title Music Turn the background music On or Off. Game Sound Volume Adjust menu and notification sound volume. 3D World Volume Adjust environmental and riding sound volume. Streak Flair Show or hide your Streak Flair. Screen Shake Effect Turn the screen shake effect On or Off. Game Resolution Adjust in-game resolution. Screen Mode Choose Full Screen or Windowed mode. ## HUD Setting Description Left Display Slot 1 - 4 Choose which metric to display in each left-side HUD slot. Available metrics may vary depending on your connected devices. Options include: * Cadence (RPM) * Average Power (AVG) * Heart Rate (BPM) * Energy Burned (CAL) * Power to Weight (W/KG) * Kilojoules (KJ) * Stress Points (SP) * Core Temperature (DEG) * Heat Strain Index (HSI) * Weighted Power (WP) * Power Balance (L/R) * Average W/KG * Average Speed * Split Average Power * Split Average Heart Rate * Split Average Cadence Elevation Display Sensitivity Control when the Dynamic Elevation Display appears. Ride Stats Slot 1 - 2 Choose which metrics appear in Ride Stats. Available metrics may vary depending on your connected devices. Options include: * Cadence (RPM) * Average Power (AVG) * Heart Rate (BPM) * Energy Burned (CAL) * Power to Weight (W/KG) * Kilojoules (KJ) * Stress Points (SP) * Core Temperature (DEG) * Heat Strain Index (HSI) * Weighted Power (WP) * Power Balance (L/R) * Average W/KG * Average Speed * Split Average Power * Split Average Heart Rate * Split Average Cadence ## Hardware Setting Description Trainer Difficulty Adjust how strongly in-game gradients affect resistance. Only available when a controllable trainer is connected. Power Estimation Mode Select how estimated power is calculated for supported trainers (Classic or zPower). Power Display Choose how your power output is displayed—smoothed (3-second average) or real-time. Tire Size Select the value that matches the size printed on your rear tire. Braking Sensitivity Adjust braking response or turn it off. Only available when Zwift Play or Zwift Ride is paired. Controller Haptic Enable or disable controller vibration for Zwift Play or Zwift Ride. Tacx Neo Road Feel Turn Road Feel On or Off when using a Tacx Neo trainer. Intersection Controls Enable or disable steering-based route selection at intersections when using a supported steering device. Virtual Shifting Enable or disable virtual shifting for Zwift Click or Zwift Play. Shift Style Configure button behavior for virtual shifting with Zwift Ride or Zwift Click Gear Range Adjust the number and range of virtual gears for Zwift Ride Drop Buttons Customize the function of the lower buttons on Zwift Ride handlebars. ## Permissions Setting Description Heart Rate Data Consent Give or withdraw consent to use heart rate data in Zwift. ## Related Articles * [Virtual Shifting FAQ](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/virtual-shifting-faq-r16UiRFlT) * [Shift Style and Gear Range](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/shift-style-and-gear-range-rksYezzIC) * [HoloReplay FAQ](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/shift-style-and-gear-range-rksYezzIC) * [Using the Heads Up Display when Cycling](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/using-the-heads-up-display-when-cycling-rJepA4beS) * [Taking Screenshots and Capturing Video in Zwift](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/taking-screenshots-and-capturing-video-in-zwift-HJylsU_4H) * [Tire Size Conversion Chart](https://support.zwift.com/tire-size-conversion-chart-HyH6NiQckg) Ride On. \-The Team at Zwift