Garmin HRM + Zwift Help Needed

David_McCaul · January 17, 2021, 1:22pm

Hey guys, looking for some help as I’m a little confused after doing some research. My current Zwift setup is a Wahoo Kickr Core on a Macbook Pro.

I also have a Garmin 735XT watch with Garmin HRM run, is it possible to somehow get my HR to show up on Zwift with this set up? What’s the best way to do it? I tried searching on Zwift for the HRM and also tried broadcasting my HR from my watch but Zwift won’t pick it up that way either.

Any help/advice is appreciated!

Thanks,
David.

Paul_Allen · January 17, 2021, 2:15pm

The Garmin 735 broadcast HR in real-time using ANT+ so you will need and ANT+ dongle in your Mac.

David_McCaul · January 17, 2021, 2:26pm

Thanks for the reply - but I thought Macbooks already have ANT+ installed in them or no?

Paul_Allen · January 17, 2021, 2:43pm

They have Bluetooth, you need to install a dongle for the, to have ANT+.

David_McCaul · January 17, 2021, 2:52pm

Okay understood - thanks for the help!

Joel_Larner · January 18, 2021, 12:53am

When buying an ANT+ USB dongle, avoid the CYCPLUS model, it has been shown to not work for many people. Many folks have had success with the ANSELF which can be bought on Amazon. It is also what ZwiftInsider recommends.