# Zwift Companion App In Game Controls > When the Zwift Companion (ZC) app is connected to an active Zwift session, the Game screen provides ride controls, ride information, and ways to interact... Source: https://support.zwift.com/en_us/zwift-companion-app-in-game-controls-rJ7ayD_ES Last updated: 2026-07-09T21:37:19.986Z # Zwift Companion App In Game Controls When the Zwift Companion (ZC) app is connected to an active Zwift session, the Game screen provides ride controls, ride information, and ways to interact with other members. Check out the sections below for info on the following features: * [Map](#Map) * [Dashboard](#Dashboard) * [Zwifters](#Zwifters) * [Messages](#Messages) ## Map The Map tab helps you follow your ride and access several in-game controls. ![ZC Map](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/ZC Map 1-26.png "ZC Map")    # Item Description 1 PowerUps Shows your active PowerUps. 2 Mini Dashboard Displays the same ride information shown in the Dashboard screen and in-game HUD. When cycling, tap the watts icon to switch between watts (W) and watts per kilogram (W/kg). 3 Map Orientation Switch between North Up and rotating map views. 4 Zoom Zoom the map in or out. 5 Rider Your position. Select the arrow give Ride Ons to nearby riders. 6 Action Bar Opens additional in-game controls. ### Action Bar The Action Bar provides quick access to available in-game actions. Icon Control Description ![Orange Square ](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/Working_Out/Using_HUD/Stop_116x63.jpg "End Ride") End Ride Press and hold to open the End Ride screen. ![Change View Icon](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/Change View.png "Change View") Camera Cycle through camera views. ![U-Turn Icon](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/U-Turn.png "U-Turn") U-turn Press and hold to perform a U-turn. ![Screenshot Icon](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/Screenshot.png "Screenshot") Screenshot Capture a screenshot. ![Video Capture Icon](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/Video Capture.png "Capture a Video") Video Capture a video. ![Teleport Icon](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/Teleport.png "Teleport") Teleport Teleport to another Zwifter or Pacer Group in the same world. ![Coffee Stop Icon](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/Coffee Stop.png "Coffee Stop") Coffee Stop Start a Coffee Stop. ![Graphs Icon](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/Toggle Data Graphs.png "Graphs") Graphs Show or hide graphs. ![HUD Icon](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/Toggle HUD.png "Toggle HUD") HUD Show or hide the display when available. ![Emotes Icon](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/Emotes.png "Emotes") Emotes Browse and send available emotes. ![New Split](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/New Split_66x66.png "New Split") Split Start a new split. ![Toggle Side Display](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/Toggle Side Display_67x67.png "Toggle Side Display") Leaderboards / Splits Toggle the side panel display. ## Dashboard Available on Android only. The Dashboard displays the following ride metrics: * Power * Speed * Distance * Elevation climbed * Elapsed time * Cadence * Heart rate ![ZC Dashboard](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/ZC Dashboard 1-26.png "ZC Dashboard") ## Zwifters The Zwifters tab shows nearby riders and members you follow who are currently online. ![ZC Zwifter Info](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/ZC Zwfters Callouts 1-26.png "ZC Zwifter Info")    # Feature Description 1 Nearby View nearby Zwifters. Selecting a Zwifter opens their profile. 2 Following View Zwifters you follow. 3 Favorite Receive notifications when a favorite starts Zwifting. 4 Follow Follow or unfollow a Zwifter. 5 Message Send a private message. 6 Ride On Give a Ride On. 7 Fan View Switch your in-game camera to another rider. 8 Report Report inappropriate behavior. ## Messages The Messages tab includes: * **Nearby chat:** Your message is sent to all nearby Zwifters. * **Direct messages:** Your message is sent directly to one other Zwifter. Use the the **Nearby** and **Direct Mess...** icons to switch between conversation types. ## Related Articles * [Connecting the Zwift Companion App to Zwift](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/connecting-the-zwift-companion-app-to-zwift-HkhufF6Qzg) * [Zwift Companion App Home Screen and Menu](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/zwift-companion-app-home-screen-and-menu-HJxiQFpQze) * [Managing Your Notifications in Zwift Companion](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/managing-your-notifications-in-zwift-companion-r1XJNjBg9) * [Using the Heads Up Display](https://support.zwift.com/using-the-heads-up-display-rJepA4beS) * [Screenshots in Zwift](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/screenshots-in-zwift-HJylsU_4H) * [Teleporting in Zwift](https://support.zwift.com/teleporting-in-zwift-ByCwOYCUn) * [Coffee Stop FAQ](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/coffee-stop-faq-r1ZGCBOV2) * [Splits](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/splits-HkFgZWrzgl) * [Reporting Another Zwifter](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/reporting-another-zwifter-Bk7_B0FNB) Ride On. \-The Team at Zwift