Most modern Windows systems (10 and 11) will attempt to install the drivers as soon as you plug the device in. Plug the Magene ANT+ USB stick into a port on your PC.

Data is exchanged using (synchronous serial). Each message:

Works with Garmin, Wahoo, Tacx, Magene, and Bryton sensors. Step-by-Step Driver Installation Guide

The Magene ANT USB stick uses standard USB CDC/ANT protocols and can be driven by any generic USB serial driver with ANT message support. No proprietary Magene driver is required, simplifying cross-platform development.

The Magene ANT USB driver has several applications in the cycling industry:

: Manually downloading the correct files from THIS IS ANT or the Magene Support site.

Connecting your fitness equipment to a computer requires a reliable wireless link. Magene ANT+ USB dongles are popular for bridging the gap between smart trainers, heart rate monitors, and PC-based cycling apps like Zwift or TrainerRoad. However, driver issues can occasionally disrupt your virtual ride.

Download the official ANT+ driver package from the Magene resource website or the Garmin developer portal (ANT+ drivers are universal).

Magene often suggests using standard ANT+ drivers. The best driver is the .

If that fails, choose and point Windows to the standard USB Serial driver database. 3. macOS Setup

When using the Magene stick, specify the serial port path – no special driver calls needed.

1.0 Date: April 22, 2026 Applicable Products: Magene USB ANT Stick (e.g., model GEN3, GEN2) Target OS: Windows 10/11, Linux, macOS (native or via virtual COM port)

is essential for connecting indoor cycling trainers, heart rate monitors, and speed sensors to your computer. Without the proper configuration, platforms like Zwift, TrainerRoad , and Wahoo Fitness cannot receive data from your Magene fitness hardware .