Are you ready to take your indoor cycling experience up a notch with virtual shifting?
ROUVY virtual shifting lets you fine-tune your ride without any mechanical shifting. Here’s a quick guide to get you started.
⚠️ Virtual Shifting controls in the ROUVY Companion App and on your Riding screen
Follow the steps below to turn on Virtual Shifting controls. Zwift Click V2 (previously unsupported) is now compatible with ROUVY, and you’re free to use it in your setup. If you experience any issues, please let us know agents using this link. We’re actively monitoring performance and working to improve compatibility where needed. Button controls are explained below. |
What is Virtual Shifting?
Virtual shifting allows you to simulate changing gears on your smart trainer or bike without the need to manually shift gears.
Virtual Shifting brings your indoor training closer to the dynamics of outdoor cycling by mimicking the resistance changes that happen when shifting gears on the road. This technology creates a smooth, realistic cycling experience without the need for mechanical shifting.
Virtual Shifting Controls
To add virtual shifting controls to your screen,
- in the ROUVY app, click on your profile icon in the top-left corner,
- in the menu, choose 'Settings',
- in the 'Settings', locate 'General' tab;
- find 'Features' section, and toggle on 'On-screen virtual shifting'.
- To change gears, use the controls on your Riding Screen (works for touchscreen) or press + and – keys, or comma ( , ) and period ( . ) keys on your keyboard.
- In the Companion app, gear-switching buttons are available on all Companion App Riding Screens.
Compatible Trainers
IMPORTANT:
BKOOL Smart Bikes and virtual shifting
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Compatible Smart Trainers
| Elite | Avanti Note: Please make sure your trainer's firmware is up to date. |
JetBlack | Volt2 Victory |
Tacx | Neo 3M |
VanRysel | D100 D500 |
| Wahoo | KICKR Version 6 (Note: earlier versions are NOT compatible); KICKR MOVE (Note: please update firmware to v1.5.24); KICKR CORE. Note: Get help identifying your Wahoo trainer here. Instructions on updating your firmware are here. |
Please note: The Tacx NEO 2T has been reported to work. We recommend updating your firmware and giving it a try. We’ll officially test and confirm full compatibility soon. | |
Compatible Smart Bikes
With app release 4.0.4. we introduce Virtual Gear Indicator for Smart Bikes. This means that your current gear will be visible on the ride screen. | |
| Tacx | Neo Bike |
| Wahoo | KICKR BIKE |
| Wattbike | Atom |
Compatible Remote Controls
| CYCPLUS BC2 Remote Control | The CYCPLUS BC2 is a compact remote clicker designed for Virtual Shifting.
You can find more about the device here: |
| Zwift Click (all versions) | Zwift Click devices are handlebar-mounted remote controllers designed to support Virtual Shifting. They let you adjust resistance or shift gears without reaching for your keyboard or screen. Zwift Click V1 Zwift Click devices are designed to:
Note: Zwift Play is not supported at the moment. If you experience any issues with any version, please let us know. |
How to Set Up Virtual Shifting
Warning: Limited BLE Connections with Virtual Shifting on Apple TV
We recommend planning your setup carefully; you might need to choose between connecting virtual shifting or a heart rate sensor. If your trainer supports Wi-Fi connection, we suggest switching to that method for more flexibility. |
Connecting Virtual Shifting:
- Make sure your smart trainer or bike is on and that Bluetooth is enabled;
- Make sure your virtual-shifting switch or clicker is on;
| Virtual Shifting works only with trainers connected via Bluetooth! ANT+ is not supported. |
- Connect your device to the ROUVY app as usual:
- Log in to the ROUVY app;
- Click on the sensors icon in the top-right corner;
- In the window that appears, choose "Add Trainer" and follow the prompts.
Detailer instructions are here.
| Once connected, a new field labeled "Virtual Shifting" will appear in your sensors list. IMPORTANT: the field will ONLY appear AFTER a trainer that supports virtual shifting is connected! |
- Click on the "ADD" button in the Virtual Shifting field;
- Choose your device to connect, make sure it is connected, then click Save and Close.
Virtual Shifting is now connected.
You can see an additional Virtual Shifting symbol in the top-right corner of your ROUVY App dashboard.
Virtual Shifting During Rides
The ROUVY app’s riding screen will show your current gear on the bottom left.
Don't forget that you can customize your riding screen - read more on the topic here.
Button Functions for Remote Gear-Shifting Devices
Button behavior in ROUVY differs slightly depending on whether you're riding a Route or doing a Workout.
While riding Routes
+ and - buttons | Shift virtual gears up or down. |
Z button | Pause or resume your ride. |
Y button | Send a Kudos. More info on Kudos is here. |
B button | Acts as Escape, where supported. |
While in Workouts
+ and - buttons | Increase or decrease your target power. |
Z button | Pause or resume your workout. |
Y button | Skip the current interval. Note: this button of the first version of the device will send a Kudos. More info on Kudos is here. |
B button | Acts as Escape, where supported. |
We hope you enjoy using virtual shifting to enhance your indoor cycling sessions!
If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out to us.