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No. Zwift’s compatible cycling accessories page says Apple Watch is not currently compatible with Zwift. You cannot pair it directly as a Zwift heart-rate monitor based on Zwift’s current compatibility guidance. To display heart rate in Zwift, use a separate monitor that broadcasts over Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) or ANT+.
What Apple Watch can and cannot do with Zwift
Zwift’s official compatibility page states: “Apple® Watch isn’t currently compatible with Zwift.” The page does not explain why, describe a third-party workaround, or announce a plan for future support. Treat Apple Watch workouts and Zwift pairing as separate functions.
Apple documents Indoor Cycle and Outdoor Cycle workouts, as well as connecting compatible Bluetooth cycling sensors to Apple Watch for its own cycling metrics. That does not establish that a workout, heart rate, or sensor data recorded by Apple Watch will transfer to Zwift.
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Zwift supports separate heart-rate monitors that broadcast over BLE or ANT+. When a compatible monitor is connected, heart rate can appear in your Zwift activity. A Bluetooth heart rate monitor for cycling, including a chest strap, is one category to consider; check that its connection protocol works with your Zwift setup.
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- Wake or turn on the heart-rate monitor, and make sure another app or device is not already connected to it.
- Open Zwift’s Paired Devices screen and select the Heart Rate tile.
- Choose the monitor from the devices Zwift finds. Zwift requests consent to use heart-rate data.
If the monitor does not appear, confirm it is awake and disconnect it from any other app or device that may be occupying its connection, then check the Heart Rate tile again.
When Zwift Companion can help
Zwift Companion can bridge BLE signals from supported devices to Zwift running on a computer or Apple TV. This is a BLE-device bridge, not an Apple Watch integration.
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- A FULL-FEATURED HEALTH TRACKER—Apple Watch Series 11 gives you invaluable insights about your body, right from your wrist. Take an ECG anytime* and get alerts for a high and low heart rate or an irregular rhythm*—so you can stay closer to your heart. You can also view your overnight health tracking metrics with the Vitals app* and be notified of possible sleep apnea.*
- KNOW YOUR SLEEP SCORE—With advanced sleep tracking, Series 11 gives you a daily sleep score. It’s an easy way to help measure and understand the quality of your sleep, so you can make it more restorative.
- GET HYPERTENSION NOTIFICATIONS—Did you know that Series 11 can spot signs of chronic high blood pressure? By analyzing how your blood vessels respond to beats of the heart, it can notify you of possible hypertension.*
- SAFETY FEATURES—A smartwatch that puts your safety first. Series 11 can detect a hard fall or severe car crash, automatically help connect you with emergency services, and notify your emergency contacts.* Check In can automatically notify a loved one when you’ve arrived at your destination.
- A POWERFUL FITNESS TRACKER—With advanced metrics and motivating features like Pacer, Heart Rate Zones, training load, and Workout Buddy powered by Apple Intelligence from your nearby iPhone*—Series 11 is made to help everyone stay active, from runners and hikers to strength-training enthusiasts.
- Install and open Zwift Companion on a mobile device with Bluetooth available.
- On iOS, enable Device Connection in the Companion app’s settings.
- Keep the mobile device and the computer or Apple TV running Zwift on the same network.
Then pair the supported BLE monitor through the Zwift setup. Companion bridging does not make an otherwise unsupported Apple Watch compatible.
Apple TV’s Bluetooth connection limit
Zwift says Apple TV can support at most three simultaneous BLE connections, including its remote. If you have reached that limit, Companion bridging may help with supported BLE devices. Heart rate is optional: connect the trainer, power source, or speed sensor needed for your ride first, then add a heart-rate monitor if you want heart-rate data in Zwift.
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- A GREAT FITNESS TRACKER—SE 3 can track your workouts in a healthy number of ways—from running and strength training to simply achieving your 10K steps a day. With real-time metrics and Workout Buddy powered by Apple Intelligence from your nearby iPhone,* you’ll hit your goals like never before.
- KEEP HELP CLOSE AT HAND—SE 3 is a smartwatch that can detect a hard fall or severe car crash and automatically help connect you to emergency services and notify your emergency contacts.* Check In can automatically notify a loved one when you’ve arrived at your destination.
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Choose the right setup for your goal
- Heart rate inside Zwift: Use a separate BLE or ANT+ heart-rate monitor and pair it in Zwift’s Heart Rate tile.
- Apple Watch cycling metrics: Record a cycling workout with Apple’s Workout app and use compatible Bluetooth cycling sensors with the watch where supported. This is separate from Zwift pairing.
- BLE connection limits or a computer/Apple TV host: Consider Zwift Companion as a bridge for supported BLE devices, following the same-network and iOS Device Connection requirements.
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