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The ant plus dongle is a small USB device that serves as the wireless receiver for ANT+ sensors used in indoor cycling and fitness training. Common sensors include heart-rate monitors, speed sensors, and cadence sensors. A recurring theme in discussions is that the dongle's placement significantly affects connection reliability. Users report that plugging the ant plus dongle directly into a PC can cause signal dropouts, while using a USB extension cable to move the dongle closer to the bike—such as two metres away—often resolves stuttering or lost sensor data during apps like Zwift and TrainerRoad. The tag covers practical troubleshooting advice for improving ANT+ signal stability.
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    ANT+ USB Dongle with 2m Extension for Reliable Zwift Sessions

    If you've ever watched your avatar stutter mid-ride on Zwift or seen TrainerRoad lose heart-rate and cadence mid-interval, the culprit is often a small, inexpensive component: the USB ANT+ dongle — and the difference between plugging that dongle directly into the back of a PC and relocating it...
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