Couple of Zwift set up questions

TheBazman

Hi all

I have a non smart turbo that I'd like to set up Zwift with so hopefully you can help me out. Ideally I'd like to view the swift on my ipad but could also use a laptop

1. I guess the easiest option is to pick up something like this
http://www.halfords.ie/cycling/turbo-trainers/trainers/tacx-flow-t2240-smart-turbo-trainer and use an Ant+ stick in the laptop
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anself-Compatible-Garmin-Forerunner-011-02209-00/dp/B00LIIMHP4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1478684136&sr=8-2&keywords=ant%2B+dongle.


2. I have Garmin speed and cadence sensors, and a HRM, so instead of getting a smart trainer I could use these, along with the Ant+ stick on the laptop. With both options 1 & 2 above do I still need to go through the mobile link step described here https://support.zwift.com/hc/en-us/articles/206576683-Pairing-to-Zwift-with-Bluetooth-LE-BLE-?section=200993429 ?

3. As per 2, but if I want to view Zwift on an Ipad what do I need to get it to recognise the speed, cadence and HRM sensors?

4. More of a general question but does Zwift use data or are you riding courses preloaded?

Cheers

Hunterbiker

Hi.
Zwift is a vurtual place with different courses created. You follow those courses and your speed / cadence is used to show your progress on the course and against others.
Power is calculated based on your parameters and the device you use if you arent using a power meter.
You still need the mobile link regardless of sensor I believe
A 'smart' trainer can have the resistance adjusted by zwift whereas a 'dumb' trainer will rely on you to adjust resistance.

iwillhtfu

Personally if you don't have a smart trainer I'd find zwift a waste of time and use trainer road instead. The interaction between zwift and your turbo is the only upside and without that I don't see the point.