Supported Devices to Run Zwift
Check out our article for info on device requirements to run the Zwift Companion app.
Computer Requirements
As we continue to develop more immersive and feature-rich elements within Zwift, we strongly recommend a device that falls into our Optimal options below—however, a Minimum set-up can also get you Zwifting. Also, remember that Zwift will run on a variety of Smartphones, Streaming Devices, and Tablets—so there's lots of options to build a set-up that matches your budget and needs.
When using Zwift on a computer, all of the elements below matter—but the device’s Graphics Processor Unit (GPU) can have a huge impact on how well Zwift’s graphics render. Since Zwift’s detailed graphics are a huge part of the experience, you can imagine how this can impact performance. If possible, use your personal computer for Zwift to avoid running into issues with limited permissions and inability to write to folders that compromise performance.
| Minimum | Optimal | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Microsoft® Windows 10 64bit or higher, or macOS® 10.14.4 | Current versions of Microsoft® Windows 64bit, or macOS® |
| CPU | Intel® Core™ i3 or AMD Athlon™ | Intel® Core™ i7, Apple silicon procesor, or AMD Ryzen™ |
| Installed RAM | 8GB | 16GB |
| GPU | 1GB dedicated GPU, or embedded Intel® HD 4000 or AMD R5 | 2GB Radeon™ R9 290 series, or NVIDIA® GeForce™ GTX 970 |
| Hard Drive | Hard disk drive (HDD) with 5GB of free space | Solid state drive (SSD) with 5GB of free space |
| Bluetooth | Version 4.0 or greater | Version 4.0 or greater |
For Mac users, Beta OS is not supported at this time.
PCs using 64-bit ARM processors, like the Microsoft Surface Pro X—are not supported currently.
For Windows users, touchscreen is not currently supported.
For full functionality, members using Windows N or KN editions will need to install the Media Feature Pack for Windows N releases.
Smartphones, Tablets, and Apple TV®
| Device | Requirements | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Android® |
| If you're not able to find the Zwift app in the Google Play Store from your Android® device, it's not compatible with Zwift. |
iPhone® SE or higher, iPhone®6S, or higher |
| For iOS users, Beta OS is not supported at this time. |
iPad mini® 4 or higher, iPad® Air 2 or higher, iPad® Pro or higher, iPad® 5th generation or higher |
| For iOS users, Beta OS is not supported at this time. |
| Apple TV® |
| Additional information on how to identify your Apple TV® generation is available on Apple's website. |
Ride On.
-The Team at Zwift
