swiftcontrol/CHANGELOG.md

4.8.0 (15-02-2026)

Features:

• Bluetooth media buttons are now supported on iOS
• Shimano Di2: long press and double clicks are now supported:
  • perform steering using long presses
  • gear changes are now reflected properly without losing any button presses

4.7.0 (04-02-2026)

Features:

• new connection method: act as Bluetooth Keyboard: Your device can now act as Bluetooth keyboard, allowing you to send keyboard shortcuts (e.g. for virtual shifting) directly to your connected device. Especially useful for tablets / iPads.
• added new keyboard shortcuts for Rouvy (Kudos, Pause workout)

Fixes:

• you can now finally buy the full version on Android :)
• save "Enable Media Key detection" setting across app restarts
• UI adjustments and fixes in the controller configuration screen
• iOS: Remote pairing now works again

4.6.0 (28-01-2026)

Features:

• Improve Zwift Click V2 connection and handling
• Buttons in Configuration are now grouped by device

4.5.0 (22-01-2026)

Features:

• Android: simulate additional actions for local connection method (Left, Down, Right, Up, Select, Back, Home, Recent Apps)
  • control your phone with your controller
  • control UI within the trainer app (if supported)
• BikeControl now supports individual mapping when you use more than one Cycplus BC2 and ThinkRider VS200 controller
• Windows & macOS: allow configuration of volume keys on Bluetooth HID devices

4.4.0 (16-01-2026)

Features:

• Support for Thinkrider VS200

Fixes:

• Android: Local connection method allows passing keyboard events to the trainer app
• macOS: Compatibility with macOS Tahoe
• Windows: send keyboard events to the correct window when using multiple monitors or when another app is focused
• Windows: fix media key detection

4.3.0 (07-01-2026)

Features:

• Onboarding for new users
• support controlling music & volume for Windows, macOS and Android
• App is now available in Italian (thanks to Connect_Thanks2613)

Fixes:

• Vibration setting now available for Zwift Ride devices

4.2.0 (20-12-2025)

BikeControl now offers a free trial period of 5 days for all features, so you can test everything before deciding to purchase a license. Please contact the support if you experience any issues!

Features:

• support for SRAM AXS/eTap
  • only single or double click is supported (no individual button mapping possible, yet)
• use your phone/tablet for steering by attaching your device on your handlebar!
• App is now available in Polish (thanks to Wandrocek)

Fixes:

• You will now be notified when a connection to your controller is lost
• improved UI of the Keymap customization screen

4.1.0 (16-12-2025)

Features:

• control your trainer manually without requiring a controller - just like a Companion app
• support for Wahoo KICKR HEADWIND: control the fan via your controller

Fixes:

• Gamepads: handle analog values correctly on Windows
• MyWhoosh: updated default keymap to use the new A+D keys for steering

4.0.0 (07-12-2025)

• a brand-new design
  • Accessibility Permission is now optional on Android
• Zwift is now fully supported on all operating systems
  • you can choose between network based control or bluetooth based control
• MyWhoosh can now also be controlled with BikeControl running on the same iPad / iPhone
• Translations available in German and French
• support for Wahoo KICKR BIKE PRO
• support for the OpenBikeControl protocol for supported Trainer apps
  • this enables seamless and official integration, independent of the operating system
  • learn more at https://openbikecontrol.org

3.6.0 (23-11-2025)

SwiftControl is now called BikeControl!

Features:

• show a list of predefined keymaps for the selected trainer app when using a custom keymap
• status icons so it's clear what's missing

Fixes:

• Update Rouvy keymap to support virtual shifting in their latest version

3.5.0 (16-11-2025)

New Features:

• Dark mode support
• Cycplus BC2 support (thanks @schneewoehner)
• Ignored devices now persist across app restarts - remove them from ignored devices via the menu

Fixes:

• resolve issues during app start

3.4.0 (08-11-2025)

New Features:

• Support for Shimano Di2
• Support Keyboard shortcuts with modifier keys (Ctrl, Alt, Shift, ...)
• Support cheap BLE HID remotes
• add Keymap for Rouvy, supporting the new keyboard shortcuts for virtual shifting

Fixes:

• fix detection of Elite Square Sterzo devices
• recognize cheap Bluetooth device clicks also when BikeControl is in the background

3.3.0 (31-10-2025)

New Features:

• Support for Elite Sterzo (thanks @michidk)
• Support for Gamepads
• Support for cheap bluetooth remotes (such as these)
• you can now customize the Keymap right from the Customize section
• show signal strength of connected devices (thanks @michidk)
• Android and Windows only: simulate bluetooth controllers
  • enables gamepad and bluetooth remotes support for Zwift, Rouvy and Biketerra

Fixes:

• fix firmware version display for Zwift Click V2 devices
• fix touch position on some Android devices
• Wahoo Kickr Bike Shift can now be connected
• update default keymap for TrainingPeaks

3.2.0 (2025-10-22)

• a brand-new way of controlling MyWhoosh:
  • device pairing no longer required as mouse emulation is no longer needed
  • BikeControl can now stay in the background
  • more devices can be controlled
  • do more, such as define Emotes, Camera angles and steering

3.1.0 (2025-10-17)

• new app icon
• adjusted MyWhoosh keyboard navigation mapping (thanks @bin101)
• support for Wahook Kickr Bike Shift (thanks @MattW2)
• initial support for Elite Square Smart Frame
• reconnects to your device automatically when connection is lost
• BikeControl now warns you if your device firmware is outdated
• BikeControl is now available in Microsoft Store: https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9NP42GS03Z26

3.0.3 (2025-10-12)

• BikeControl now supports iOS!
  • Note that you can't run BikeControl and your trainer app on the same iPhone due to iOS limitations but...:
• You can now use BikeControl as "remote control" for other devices, such as an iPad. Example scenario:
  • your phone (Android/iOS) runs BikeControl and connects to your Click devices
  • your iPad or other tablet runs e.g. MyWhoosh (does not need to have BikeControl installed)
  • after pairing BikeControl to your iPad / tablet via Bluetooth your phone will send the button presses to your iPad / tablet
• Ride: analog paddles are now supported thanks to contributor @jmoro
• you can now zoom in and out in the Keymap customization screen

2.6.3 (2025-10-01)

• fix a few issues with the new touch placement feature
• add a workaround for Zwift Click V2 which resets the device when button events are no longer sent
• fix issue on Android and Desktop where only a "touch down" was sent, but no "touch up"
• improve UI when handling custom keymaps around the edges of the screen

2.6.0 (2025-09-30)

• refactor touch placements: show touches on screen, fix misplaced coordinates - should fix #64
• show firmware version of connected device
• Fix crashes on some Android devices
• warn the user how to make Zwift Click V2 work properly
• many UI improvements
• add setting to enable or disable vibration on button press for Zwift Ride and Zwift Play controllers

2.5.0 (2025-09-25)

• Improve usability
• BikeControl is now available via the Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.jonasbark.swiftcontrol
  • BikeControl will continue to be available to download for free on GitHub
  • contact me if you already donated and I'll get a voucher for you :)

2.4.0+1 (2025-09-17)

• Windows: fix mouse clicks at wrong location due to display scaling (fixes #64)

2.4.0 (2025-09-16)

• Show an overview of the keymap bindings
• Allow customizing an existing keymap
• Add more donation options

2.3.0 (2025-09-11)

• Add support for latest Zwift Click v2

2.2.0 (2025-09-08)

• Add Long Press Mode option for custom keymaps - buttons can now send sustained key presses instead of repeated taps, perfect for movement controls in games (fixes #61)
• Windows: adjust key sending method to improve compatibility with more apps (fixes #62)

2.1.0 (2025-07-03)

• Windows: automatically focus compatible training apps (MyWhoosh, IndieVelo, Biketerra) when sending keystrokes, enabling seamless multi-window usage

2.0.9 (2025-05-04)

• you can now assign Escape and arrow down key to your custom keymap (#18)

2.0.8 (2025-05-02)

• only use the light theme for the app
• more troubleshooting information

2.0.7 (2025-04-18)

• add Biketerra.com keymap
• some UX improvements

2.0.6 (2025-04-15)

• fix MyWhoosh up / downshift button assignment (I key vs K key)

2.0.5 (2025-04-13)

• fix Zwift Click button assignment (#12)

2.0.4 (2025-04-10)

• vibrate Zwift Play / Zwift Ride controller on gear shift (thanks @cagnulein, closes #16)

2.0.3 (2025-04-08)

• adjust TrainingPeaks Virtual key mapping (#12)
• attempt to reconnect device if connection is lost
• Android: detect freeform windows for MyWhoosh + TrainingPeaks Virtual keymaps

2.0.2 (2025-04-07)

• fix bluetooth scan issues on older Android devices by asking for location permission

2.0.1 (2025-04-06)

• long pressing a button will trigger the action again every 250ms

2.0.0 (2025-04-06)

• You can now customize the actions (touches, mouse clicks or keyboard keys) for all buttons on all supported Zwift devices
• now shows the battery level of the connected devices
• add more troubleshooting information

1.1.10 (2025-04-03)

• Add more troubleshooting during connection

1.1.8 (2025-04-02)

• Android: make sure the touch reassignment page is fullscreen

1.1.7 (2025-04-01)

• Zwift Ride: fix connection issues by connecting only to the left controller
• Windows: connect sequentially to fix (finally?) fix connection issues
• Windows: change the way keyboard is simulated, should fix glitches

1.1.6 (2025-03-31)

• Zwift Ride: add buttonPowerDown to shift gears
• Zwift Play: Fix buttonShift assignment
• Android: fix action to go to next song
• App now checks if you run the latest available version

1.1.5 (2025-03-30)

• fix bluetooth connection #6, also add missing entitlement on macOS

1.1.3 (2025-03-30)

• Windows: fix custom keyboard profile recreation after restart, also warn when choosing MyWhoosh profile (may fix #7)
• Zwift Ride: button map adjustments to prevent double shifting
• potential fix for #6

1.1.1 (2025-03-30)

• potential fix for Bluetooth device detection

1.1.0 (2025-03-30)

• Windows & macOS: allow setting custom keymap and store the setting
• Android: allow customizing the touch area, so it can work with any device without guesswork where the buttons are (#4)
• Zwift Ride: update Zwift Ride decoding based on Feedback from @JayyajGH (#3)

1.0.6 (2025-03-29)

• Another potential keyboard fix for Windows
• Zwift Play: actually also use the dedicated shift buttons

1.0.5 (2025-03-29)

• Zwift Ride: remap the shifter buttons to the correct values

1.0.0+4 (2025-03-29)

• Zwift Ride: attempt to fix button parsing
• Android: fix missing permissions
• Windows: potential fix for key press issues

1.0.0+3 (2025-03-29)

• Windows: fix connection by using a different Bluetooth stack (issue #1)
• Android: fix non-working touch propagation (issue #2)