# Connecting Your Treadmill to Zwift

> Connecting a treadmill that transmits BLE—sometimes called a smart treadmill—directly to Zwift is a breeze! When you're ready, follow these steps...

Source: https://support.zwift.com/en_us/connecting-your-treadmill-BkqinzDB

Last updated: 2026-03-19T18:14:14.067Z

# Connecting Your Treadmill

Connecting a treadmill that transmits BLE—sometimes called a smart treadmill—directly to Zwift is a breeze! When you’re ready, follow these steps:

While we do support a variety of BLE enabled treadmills, not all models on the market are compatible with Zwift. Check out our article for more info on [compatible running hardware](https://support.zwift.com/compatible-running-hardware-SycvahzDB).

If your computer doesn't have built-in BLE, or you you'd rather connect through the Zwift Companion (ZC) app, you can [use ZC as a bridge](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/using-the-zwift-companion-app-as-a-bridge-ByAnUzlLj).

1.  Make sure your treadmill is using the latest firmware version.
    
    You'll usually need the manufacturers app to update firmware.
    
2.  Open Zwift and sign in.
    
3.  When the **PAIRED DEVICES** screen loads, select **RUN**.
    
4.  Select **RUN SPEED**.
    
5.  Select your treadmill and then select **CLOSE**.
    
6.  Select **CADENCE** or **HEART RATE** if you have a cadence or heart rate device you want to connect.
    
    Some treadmills may connect to CADENCE.
    
7.  If you have a Zwift subscription and you've connected a Wahoo KICKR RUN, you can complete these steps to allow your treadmill to adjust your incline automatically:
    
    Exercise caution when using the incline control feature and be prepared for sudden movements. Always follow your treadmill's safety instructions.
    
    1.  Select **CONTROLLABLE** and select your Wahoo KICKR RUN.
        
    2.  In the **HEADS UP!** window, select **ALLOW** to enable the [incline control](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/treadmill-incline-control-rkw81bi0) feature.
        
        *   Select **NO** if you don't wish to use the incline control feature.
            
        
        You can turn the incline control feature off or on at any time from the Action Bar or the [In-Game Settings](https://support.zwift.com/in-game-settings-for-running-S19RqzboR).
        
        You can enable downhill incline control from the [In-Game Settings](https://support.zwift.com/in-game-settings-for-running-S19RqzboR).
        
8.  Once you're all connected, select **OK**.
    

See you on the road.

\-The Team at Zwift