I would like to use Zwift Cog and Click with Xert. I know that I can use the Cog in ERG mode, but any other modes don’t give me any shifting options AFAICT.
QZ Fitness has figured out a way to integrate with the Zwift Click, so it seems like it should be possible to Xert: [search Google for “Revolutionizing Indoor Cycling: QZ App’s Integration with Zwift Click”], the forum won’t let me post a link.
I use the Hammerhead app, but I’d switch to iOS or even buy a Garmin if that’s what it took to make this work.
You need to connect your devices to Zwift on your computer using Bluetooth, this will allow you to use the shifting. You then need to connect Xert to the trainer using ANT+. No idea how this works on a Hammerhead, I use the phone app with a USB-C Hub and and ANT+ Dongle on Android (you just need to install an app to get ANT+ connectivity). You can then get realtime data and record the ride using the Xert App.
I’m trying to avoid Zwift. I don’t like the video game thing, I don’t want to set up two workout tracking apps, and I don’t want to pay for two things when I find no value in Zwift.
I just want to use mixedmode (and slope) workouts without having to shift with my bike’s gears. Ideally I’d be able to use the Zwift Ride Frame with Xert on all modes. It sounds like I’ll have to wait for the Elite Square.
I don’t think you can. I remember watching some videos before buying the cog that it was specific to Zwift. You can use it on other apps but only in erg mode, I belive.
I use what Nipheon said to do workouts inside group rides for example.
Unfortunately that is not possible at the moment because they use a proprietary Zwift protocol. So unless someone reverse engineer that or Zwift is opening up you are out of luck.
I have a cog + click with a Hammer (Saris) H3. I normally ride ERG workouts so it’s good, but just found that the other software I regularly use, icTrainer.de, has implemented virtual shifting, so I can ride their courses in SIM mode. They also can connect to Xert and download workouts/upload results.
This is something I’m interested in as well. I don’t like Zwift but I like the idea of their cog+click and not having to put a cassette on my trainer. Also, having the ability to use the virtual shift button would allow for better control when intervals change quickly. I use the Xert EBC app to do almost all my indoor structured workouts.
The QZ app (qdomyos-zwift) mentioned in the original post may work - it connects to trainer (and other devices including click) and simulates Wahoo direct connect protocol - although I am not sure if Xert EC support it (but most other apps do).
I haven’t tried this my self though - I don’t like QZ’s UI.
Cool idea but it’s not going to happen unless it becomes an open standard. That’s up to Zwift and the industry-at-large.
DCRainmaker –
One shouldn’t overlook the fact that Garmin has held back on doing Zwift Cog/Click. My discussions indicate they are keenly aware that if they were to jump into that arena, without protocol openness, it’d pretty much kill off the rest of the indoor trainer apps within 1-2 years.
Long story short, as with before, the main benefit of COG+CLICK is really multi-bike scenarios for consumers. And for Zwift/trainer companies, it’s the ability to only have to stock a single casette type, rather than a multitude of cassettes (some of which cost a heck of a lot more than the cost of a Zwift Cog).