KICKR Direct Connect Smart Cable
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Why We Like the KICKR Direct Connect Smart Cable
When we're focused on our virtual ride, we want to be worry-free when it comes to our connection. The KICKR Direct Connect Smart Cable allows us to ride without wireless dropouts or signal interference, and it connects to our KICKR to our router for constant streaming. We can race or ride without a hitch thanks to the KICKR Direct Connect Smart Cable.
Details
- Wahoo's latest accessory to aid us in our indoor training endeavors
- KICKR Smart Trainer compatibility for better connection
- Ride without wireless dropouts or signal interference
- Compatible with a plethora of third-party apps
- Item #WHAC01P
- Compatibility
- KICKR Smart Trainer
- Recommended Use
- bike training
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 36 ratings
Review Summary
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageFebruary 12, 2024
No more drops
While it doesn't connect to my wireless modem as advertised, it does work flawlessly connected directly to my laptop. Only have three stars due to connection issues with wireless modem
Originally reviewed on Wahoo Fitness
January 27, 2024
Reliable
Resolved all my connection issues. Connection is now 100% reliable with no drop outs
Originally reviewed on Wahoo Fitness
November 8, 2023
Works very well, glad I
Works very well, glad I got it, connecting is now a seamless process and the response time is instant.
Originally reviewed on Wahoo Fitness
October 19, 2023
Set up as easy just
Set up as easy just click it in, Run a cable from your router to the link and go. The power: As long as the Internet strength by your cable provider is good it will keep you from lagging however, I still get glitches every once in a while. I’m not sure that it’s worth the money I spent. Solution: Wahoo, you need to just provide a Wi-Fi link in the unit. Get rid of the kicker direct Connect.
Originally reviewed on Wahoo Fitness
October 5, 2023
Easy to use. Just plug
Easy to use. Just plug it in and it immediately shows up on Zwift.
Originally reviewed on Wahoo Fitness
August 21, 2023
The Way Life Should Be
Connection... Boom, just like that (MK 🎸fan🙂). Daily Zwifter who does not desire missing a 🥁 beat (…..EVER... well unless intended). It eases the pain for all the Zwift shortcomings.
Originally reviewed on Wahoo Fitness
April 11, 2023
No dropouts thanks to this
No dropouts thanks to this device! Thank you Wahoo!!
Originally reviewed on Wahoo Fitness
March 15, 2023
Must-have: who wants Ant+/LBE if there is DirCom
We always deal with some level of "Latency" in any network; but Ant+ / BLE really sucks at it. Wahoo Direct Connect is the best innovation in indoor cycling since smart trainers... Note: for me was a painless connectivity via router on a dedicated high end PC.
Originally reviewed on Wahoo Fitness
March 14, 2023
Yay! No more dropouts
Works as designed. No more Bluetooth dropouts. Only wish this device was originally built into the trainer instead of having to buy an add on device. Makes me wonder if this a profit making scheme or a design that came too late for the Kickr V.5 release. The RJ11 telephone style jack should have been RJ45 network port to begin with. Had to buy a a network cable separately and cover it to make sure it doesn’t get stepped or tripped on. I also had to update my Kickr firmware and change settings in the Wahoo App (Race Mode). I tried plugging Direct Connect adapter directly to my laptop and then my router and both seemed to work ok although I did have have to change my Zwift Power Source (wired vs WIFI network port). I also had an issue with my laptop recognizing my WIFI after I unplugged the Direct Connect adapter. Those issues are resolved now. Noticed a slightly more responsive power (Watts) after I enabled “Race Mode” in the Wahoo App settings. There’s not much instructions so it’s best to go the Shane Miller’s YouTube video to get all the instructions, setup details, performance demonstration and troubleshooting help.
Originally reviewed on Wahoo Fitness
March 10, 2023
Direct connect works fine, no
Direct connect works fine, no drop outs, got the network cable plugged directly into my Mac Mini. Race mode on Zwift is a game changer for racing, it’s great!
Originally reviewed on Wahoo Fitness
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