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Tacx utility on Windows Pc

Developed By: Tacx B.V.

License: Free

Rating: 2,4/5 - 628 votes

Last Updated: December 24, 2023

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 2.4.0
Size 10.4 MB
Release Date December 04, 22
Category Health & Fitness Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices. [see more (7)]

What's New:
Various bug fixes [see more]

Description from Developer:
Important notice:

To use the Utility app for Android
1. Turn off all apps running in the background
2. Turn off Bluetooth and then turn it on again
3. Then start the Utility ap... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Tacx utility and install on Windows PC. Tacx utility is free Health & Fitness app, developed by Tacx B.V.. Latest version of Tacx utility is 2.4.0, was released on 2022-12-04 (updated on 2023-12-24). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 100,000. Overall rating of Tacx utility is 2,4. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 628 users, 381 users had rated it 5*, 160 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Tacx utility on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Tacx utility on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Tacx utility on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install Tacx utility using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Tacx utility" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Tacx utility on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Tacx utility" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 2.4.0.

Download Tacx utility 2.4.0 on Windows PC – 10.4 MB

Important notice:

To use the Utility app for Android
1. Turn off all apps running in the background
2. Turn off Bluetooth and then turn it on again
3. Then start the Utility app

This is done to ensure the phone can properly connect to your trainer and send the firmware without other applications interfering.

Firmware update for:

- Bushido Smart (T2780)
- Vortex Smart (T2180)
- NEO Smart (T2800)
- Genius Multiplayer Smart (T2010)
- Genius Smart (T2080)
- Ironman Smart (T2060)
- Flow Smart (T2240)
- Flux S smart (T2900S)
- Flux 2 smart (T2950)
- Neo bike smart (T8000)

Use the Tacx Utility app to upgrade your Smart trainer to the latest firmware. This will keep you up to date with the latest protocols, like FTMS and product improvements like accuracy.

Smart trainers by Tacx have the following features in common:
-ANT+ and Bluetooth Smart compatible
-Standard power and speed/cadence profile
-Stand-alone: without connecting to a device the trainer acts as if you’re riding on a flat road
-ANT+ FE-C certified
-Bluetooth FTMS certified



Because of these features you can use the trainer as you see fit: connect to the device you want and use the software fitting your needs.

TACX

Tacx combines passion for technique and innovation with passion for cycling. We keep all knowledge close to home as our entire team and production plant is located at one place, in the Netherlands. The standard for our products comes from requirements of professionals, who test our products and give us feedback. By doing so we hope to achieve our goal: to produce innovative, high quality products in order to motivate you to increase your performance and love sports.
Various bug fixes
Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices.
Allows applications to discover and pair bluetooth devices.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.