The ROUVY Companion app is a mobile‑friendly tool that enhances your indoor cycling experience with ROUVY. If you’re running the main ROUVY app on a TV, monitor, or desktop, you can now control the ride from the saddle using the Companion app.
The ROUVY Companion app is available on the app Store and Google Play. Simply download it, connect it to your main ROUVY app, and use Ride Mode to control your ride from your phone.
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Update your ROUVY Companion app With the newest app update, you can now track your health metrics, training load, training score, and recovery. You can also view all your activities (not just cycling) in the Companion App. With the newest apps update, you can also control Virtual Shifting directly in the ROUVY Companion app or by using the buttons on your riding screen. |
Pairing the ROUVY Companion app with the main ROUVY app
| Before you start, make sure you have the main ROUVY app installed. If not, download it and follow this guide to get familiar with the main ROUVY app. |
To start with the Companion app:
- Download the ROUVY Companion app from the App Store or Google Play.
- Launch the Companion app on your mobile device.
- Log in using the same credentials you use for the main ROUVY app.
- Open the main ROUVY app on your PC, Mac, or apple TV and log in.
- Once both apps are logged in under the same account, you can control the main ROUVY app from your phone via the Companion app.
From the Home screen of the Companion app, you’ll find sections to control and enhance your ride.
What Can I Do with my ROUVY Companion app?
| At the top of your dashboard and in the center of the bottom navigation bar, you’ll find your Training Insights. Want to learn more? Check out our dedicated article on Training Insights for all the details. |
Here’s what you can use the Companion app for:
Ride Mode
In Ride Mode, the Companion app controls the main ROUVY app (displayed on your monitor, TV, or screen) during your ride.
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Important: To use Ride Mode, you must have the main ROUVY app running concurrently on your PC, Mac, or apple TV. Other features of the Companion app will work even if the main app isn’t running. |
During a ride, you can:
- Stop, pause, or resume the ride.
- Switch virtual gears: read more on ROUVY Virtual Shifting here.
- Take snapshots: read more below.
- Toggle controls: hide or show controls/metrics on the main screen, allowing you to ride with a clean background (just your avatar and scenery) while data appears on your phone instead.
- Create laps to divide your ride into intervals (e.g., before the hill, the hill climb, after the hill) and view separate stats such as average speed or power for each interval.
- If you’re using OmniMode, switch camera views directly from your phone.
Search, Events & Ride Later
In the Companion app, you can:
- Search and browse events, routes, and workouts.
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Register for events and join them directly from your phone.
Each event detail screen shows the route author, country, distance, incline, estimated ride time, number of riders, average rating, and similar routes. -
Add routes or workouts to your Ride Later list.
Just tap the small plus (+) icon at the top of a route or workout detail screen to save it.
You’ll find all saved items under the Ride Later tab in the bottom navigation.- Once you complete a ride, it’s automatically removed from the list.
- To remove an item from the list manually, tap the minus (–) icon.
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Note: The Ride Later list is unique to the Companion app and does not sync with the 'My Favorites' list in the main ROUVY app. |
Taking and saving snapshots
While riding, you can capture any moment with the 'Take Snapshot' button on your phone. This works only on AR Routes. After the ride:
- You’ll get three pre‑selected snapshots, but you can choose up to ten yourself.
- If you have your STRAVA account connected, ROUVY will automatically send four snapshots of each of your activities to STRAVA.
To download the screenshots to your device,
- in the companion app, click on the 'Training' tab in the bottom navigation bar,
- scroll down to the list of activities.
- Clicking on the specific activity will take you to that detailed activity on the Riders Portal.
- Scroll down to see the 'Download' section to keep your screenshots.
Profile settings, statistics, and goals
The 'Me' tab in the bottom navigation bar provides an overview of your profile and your current ROUVY career level.
From here, you can:
- Set your goals
- View and compare your riding statistics
- Edit your personal details (you’ll be redirected to your profile on the Riders Portal)
You’ll also find a small settings icon in the top-right corner of the 'Me' tab. This section includes key performance metrics, such as your FTP (Functional Threshold Power), and offers quick links to:
- Connected apps
- Measurement units
- Body proportions (all managed via the Riders Portal)