The laptop is a refurb unit - but does have Bluetooth - but be darned if I can run Zwift reliably. It can do it, clumsily, as is but requires that Zwift companion app to connect, which of course, defeats the purpose of using the laptop.

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You would not need the companion app if the laptop connected all your equipment via Bluetooth. I never use the companion app

I do not see why it would not run zwift reliably with everything connected via Bluetooth

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Strava

Well, I screwed up.

Went out & bought the Google Pixel 4a.

It runs Zwift but will not connect via USB -C to my 99 dollar "bigscreen"

Back to the cell phone dealer.

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FWIW- My computer has a glitch that has been preventing Zwift from launching. I bought a USB-C cord for my Galaxy Note 10 and connect to my TV. Works great as long as I have a charged phone.

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I have deceptive speed.........I'm slower than I look!

Did the laptop not work out?

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Strava

Went to try it again last night.

• Zwift on the laptop without the companion does not recognize the Tacx Bushido Trainer.
• With companion it connects to the trainer but does nothing (no cadence or power).
• The laptop won't recognize the non-smart TV via USB - C to HDMI but it will using the VGA port.

I still have to buy that plug in USB bluetooth device.

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