Quick Answer: Yes — you can mirror your phone's screen onto your Peloton Bike or Bike+ and control it right from the Peloton touchscreen. Peloton has no built-in AirPlay or screen-mirroring, but FitSwitch adds phone-to-Peloton casting over Wi-Fi: your phone's display shows full-screen on the Peloton, and tapping the Peloton screen controls your phone. It's perfect for running heavier apps on your phone while watching them on the big screen — with your workout metrics still overlaid.
Table of Contents
- Can You Screen Mirror or Cast to a Peloton?
- Why Mirror Your Phone to the Peloton Screen?
- How FitSwitch Phone Casting Works
- How to Cast Your Phone to Peloton
- Controlling Your Phone From the Peloton Touchscreen
- Casting vs. Installing Apps Directly
- FAQ
Can You Screen Mirror or Cast to a Peloton?
Out of the box, no. A stock Peloton Bike, Bike+, or Tread has no AirPlay receiver, no Chromecast, and no "screen mirroring" setting — Peloton locks the tablet down to its own app. So if you've searched for how to cast to a Peloton, AirPlay to Peloton, or mirror my phone on my Peloton screen and come up empty, that's why.
The Peloton screen is Android underneath, though, which means the capability is there — it just needs software to unlock it. That's exactly what FitSwitch does. With FitSwitch installed, you can cast your phone's screen to the Peloton over your home Wi-Fi and see it full-screen on that big 22" or 24" display, then reach up and control your phone by touching the Peloton screen directly.
No cables between the phone and the bike, no rooting your phone, and no Google Cast hardware required.
Why Mirror Your Phone to the Peloton Screen?
Installing apps directly on the Peloton (which FitSwitch also does with one tap) is perfect for Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, and the like. But some things are better run from your phone and simply shown on the Peloton:
- Apps that are too heavy for the Peloton tablet. Graphics-heavy training apps and games run smoother on a modern phone than on Peloton's older hardware. Run them on your phone; watch them on the big screen.
- Apps that won't run on Peloton at all. Anything that needs Google Play Services, a login tied to your phone, or an App Store–only iOS app can still appear on your Peloton by mirroring your phone.
- Your own accounts and content. Photos, a workout app you already pay for, a live stream, a video call, a map for a virtual route — whatever is on your phone shows on the Peloton.
- A bigger screen and touch control. Instead of squinting at your phone propped on the handlebars, you get a 22"/24" touchscreen you can actually tap.
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How FitSwitch Phone Casting Works
FitSwitch casting has two halves that talk to each other over your local Wi-Fi network:
- FitSwitch on the Peloton (installed via the FitSwitch device) receives your phone's screen and displays it full-screen.
- The free FitSwitch Bridge app on your phone or tablet captures your screen and streams it to the Peloton.
The video travels over your Wi-Fi network, so both the phone and the Peloton just need to be on the same home network — there's no cable running from your phone to the bike. Setup is a one-time pairing: the Peloton shows a QR code, your phone scans it, and from then on it reconnects automatically every time you cast.
Because it streams over Wi-Fi rather than Bluetooth, it stays out of the way of Bluetooth accessories — so a heart-rate strap or a training app reading your bike's data over Bluetooth keeps working while you cast.
How to Cast Your Phone to Peloton
You'll need a FitSwitch device installed on your Peloton and the free FitSwitch Bridge app on your phone or tablet (Android or iOS, including iPad). Both devices should be on the same Wi-Fi network.
Step 1: Install FitSwitch on Your Peloton
Plug the FitSwitch device into your Peloton's USB-C port and follow the FitSwitch installation instructions for first-time setup. This is what unlocks casting (and the app store, metrics overlay, and everything else FitSwitch does).
Step 2: Get FitSwitch Bridge on Your Phone
Install the free FitSwitch Bridge app on the phone or tablet you want to mirror. When it opens, choose Cast mode.
Step 3: Show the Cast Code on the Peloton
On the Peloton, open the FitSwitch menu and choose Cast (show QR). A QR code appears on the Peloton screen.
Step 4: Scan and Connect
In the phone app, tap Cast Screen, then Scan QR, and point your phone's camera at the Peloton's QR code. Your phone connects and asks permission to share your screen — approve it.
Step 5: Your Phone Appears on the Peloton
Your phone's screen now shows full-screen on the Peloton. Open whatever app you want to use. To stop, tap Stop Casting on your phone. Next time, it reconnects automatically — just tap Cast Screen.
For the full walkthrough with tips, see the How to Cast & Control Your Phone on Peloton instructions page.
Controlling Your Phone From the Peloton Touchscreen
Here's the part that makes it genuinely usable instead of just a picture on a screen: you can control your phone by tapping the Peloton's touchscreen. Tap a button on the mirrored image and it presses that button on your phone. Swipe to scroll. It works like the phone is right there in the Peloton glass.
That means you don't have to reach down to your phone mid-ride to pause a video, pick the next episode, or tap through a training app — you just touch the big screen in front of you.
Touch control from the Peloton works today on Android phones and tablets. On iPhone and iPad, casting works now and touchscreen control is coming soon — it's in active development. For now, iOS users cast to the big screen and control the device directly. See the instructions page for the current details.
Casting vs. Installing Apps Directly
FitSwitch gives you two ways to get content on your Peloton screen, and they're good at different things:
| Install the app on Peloton | Cast from your phone | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, Spotify, browsers | Heavy/3D apps, iOS-only apps, phone-only logins, your own content |
| Where it runs | On the Peloton itself | On your phone (shown on Peloton) |
| Needs your phone nearby | No | Yes |
| Performance | Peloton hardware | Your phone's hardware (often faster) |
| Metrics overlay | Yes | Yes |
| Setup | One-tap install | One-time pairing, then automatic |
A lot of people use both: install the streaming apps they watch most directly on the Peloton, and cast from their phone for everything else.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you screen mirror a phone to a Peloton?
Not with a stock Peloton — it has no AirPlay or Chromecast receiver. With FitSwitch installed, yes: your phone's screen mirrors to the Peloton over Wi-Fi and you can control the phone from the Peloton touchscreen.
Does Peloton support AirPlay?
No. Peloton does not include AirPlay or any built-in screen-mirroring receiver. FitSwitch adds phone casting as a separate feature that works with both Android phones and iPhones.
Do I need a cable to cast my phone to the Peloton?
No. Casting streams over your home Wi-Fi network, so there's no cable between your phone and the bike. Both devices just need to be on the same Wi-Fi.
Does casting work with iPhone, iPad, Android phones and tablets?
Yes. Any Android phone or tablet, iPhone, or iPad can mirror its screen to the Peloton with the FitSwitch Bridge app. Touchscreen control from the Peloton works today on Android; on iPhone and iPad, casting works now and control is coming soon.
Can I control my phone from the Peloton screen?
Yes, on Android today — tapping and swiping on the Peloton touchscreen controls your mirrored phone, so you can press play, pick the next video, or navigate an app without reaching down to the phone. On iPhone and iPad, casting works now and touchscreen control is coming soon.
Will casting show my workout metrics too?
Yes. The FitSwitch metrics overlay (cadence, power, heart rate, resistance) still displays on top of your mirrored phone screen, so you never lose your ride data.
Does casting interfere with a heart rate monitor or training app?
No. Casting streams over Wi-Fi, not Bluetooth, so Bluetooth accessories like a heart-rate strap — or a training app reading your Peloton's data over Bluetooth — keep working while you cast.
Is there any lag when casting?
On a normal home Wi-Fi network the mirror is smooth with only a small delay — fine for video, browsing, and most apps. Both devices being on 5 GHz Wi-Fi and close to the router gives the best results.
Do I need a subscription to cast?
No Peloton All-Access membership is required to cast your phone. You'll only need a subscription for whatever service you're running on your phone (for example, your own Netflix or training-app account).
Why cast instead of just installing the app on Peloton?
Install directly when the app runs well on Peloton (most streaming apps do). Cast when the app is too demanding for the Peloton tablet, isn't available on Android, or is tied to your phone's account. Many riders use both.
Is casting to my Peloton safe or reversible?
Yes. FitSwitch doesn't modify your phone or permanently alter your Peloton — you can uninstall it and factory reset at any time to return the bike to stock. Sideloading and casting on your own device are completely legal.
More Ways to Use Your Peloton Screen
Casting is one of several things FitSwitch unlocks on your Peloton:
- How to Watch Netflix on Peloton — One-tap install, no computer needed
- YouTube on Peloton — Works without Google services
- Zwift on Peloton Bike+ — Virtual cycling on your Peloton
- Peloton Metrics Overlay — See cadence, power, and heart rate over any app
- Web Browser on Peloton — Open any website
Ready to Put Your Phone on Your Peloton Screen?
Your phone can do a lot your Peloton tablet can't — and now that power can show up on the big screen in front of you, with touch control and your workout metrics right there.
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Last updated: August 2026