The QZ profile for the ProForm 8.5 brings this ProForm treadmill into the wider QZ ecosystem instead of limiting the workout to the original console experience.
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What QZ adds
The QZ profile key(s) covered by this article: <code>proform_8_5_treadmill</code>.
QZ is the bridge between the physical machine and compatible training software. It keeps the equipment connection in QZ, then exposes live data or a virtual device to the application selected by the rider.
From the treadmill to your apps
| Area | What the QZ workflow provides |
|---|---|
| Physical connection | The exact QZ ProForm treadmill profile is selected for the model; the communication path may vary by console generation. |
| Live workout data | Speed, incline, distance, calories and other available treadmill metrics can be shown in QZ according to the profile and console data. |
| Incline workflow | The ProForm treadmill driver contains an incline command path, enabling incline-aware workflows and Zwift auto-inclination when the selected setup provides the required data and control path. |
| Virtual output | QZ can expose a virtual treadmill through FTMS for a compatible application running on the same or a second device. |
Automatic inclination for compatible workouts
Zwift can use QZ incline requests for auto-inclination when the compatible virtual-treadmill workflow is enabled. QZ maps the requested grade into the selected ProForm treadmill path rather than asking Zwift to connect directly to the physical console.
The clean setup is two-stage. First let QZ own the physical treadmill connection; next pair the training app with the QZ virtual treadmill rather than with the physical console.
Apps that can use the QZ output
QZ documents application workflows for ROUVY, Zwift, BKOOL, Fulgaz and compatible FTMS treadmill apps. These services connect to the QZ virtual treadmill or compatible output; they should not be confused with native ProForm features.
QZ also supports health and workout-recording workflows around the device: Garmin Connect through FIT activity upload or, on compatible Android setups, ANT+ live broadcasting; Apple Health/HealthKit; Google Health Connect; and Strava workout upload. These are QZ integrations, not claims that the ProForm console natively implements each service.
More QZ tools around the workout
- Heart-rate sensors and Apple Watch data where configured.
- Workout recording, FIT exports, GPX/XML/ZWO and structured workout workflows where applicable.
- Profiles, configurable tiles, dashboard customization and text-to-speech feedback.
- MQTT, Open Sound Control and email workout reports for automation and monitoring.
Subscription boundary
QZ is a separate bridge and recording layer. Manufacturer memberships such as iFIT, and paid plans or content offered by Zwift, ROUVY, Kinomap, Garmin, Strava or other services, remain governed by those providers.
Setup checklist
- Install a current QZ build.
- Select ProForm 8.5 and verify that the matching profile is enabled.
- Connect the physical machine to QZ and confirm that the main workout tiles update.
- Enable the virtual output or required integration.
- Connect the training app or health service to QZ and test a short session.
In short, QZ turns the ProForm 8.5 profile into a practical starting point for virtual treadmill training, incline-aware workouts and cross-platform recording.
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