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How to Use Simhub With Iracing

Clear steps on how to use SimHub with iRacing. Learn setup for dashboards and bass shakers, fix connection issues fast. For iRacing drivers who want results.

If you’re stuck on how to use simhub with iracing, here’s the short path: install SimHub, load into an iRacing session, and pick your dashboards or haptics in SimHub. This guide gives you the exact steps and quick fixes so you can get back on track fast.

Quick Answer: how to use simhub with iracing

Install SimHub on your PC, open it, then start an iRacing test or race session. SimHub auto-detects iRacing and drives dashboards, LEDs, and bass shakers from live telemetry. Choose a dash or haptic profile in SimHub and you’re done.

What’s Really Going On

SimHub reads iRacing’s live telemetry (speed, gear, RPM, flags) directly—no special plugin inside iRacing. If SimHub says “not connected,” it’s usually because you’re only in the iRacing menus. You must be in a loaded session (in the car) for data to flow. Think of SimHub as part of your iRacing setup that displays data and adds feedback; iRacing just needs to be running a session.

Step-by-Step Fix

  1. Install SimHub: Download from simhubdash.com and install. Run SimHub as Administrator to avoid permission issues.
  2. Start iRacing and load a session: Test drive or join a practice/race so the car is loaded. Staying in menus won’t stream telemetry.
  3. Check SimHub connection: In SimHub, go to Games > iRacing. It should show “Connected” once your car loads.
  4. Pick a dashboard: Open Dash Studio in SimHub, select a dash, and assign it to your screen or the Web Dash (for a phone/tablet).
  5. Use a phone/tablet: In SimHub, enable Web Dash, then on your device browse to http://YOUR_PC_IP:8888 (same Wi‑Fi). Tap your chosen dash.
  6. Set up bass shakers (optional): In SimHub > ShakeIt Bass Shakers, pick your audio output for the shakers, choose a profile, and click Test to confirm vibrations.
  7. Save and test: Do a few laps. If overlays or dashes stutter, lower dash refresh rate or close heavy background apps.

Extra Tips / Checklist

  • Run SimHub first, then load an iRacing session; or load iRacing first—either is fine, but a session must be active.
  • Still “not connected”? Run both SimHub and iRacing as Administrator and temporarily allow SimHub through your firewall.
  • Phone/tablet not showing the dash? Make sure it’s on the same network as your PC and that port 8888 isn’t blocked.
  • Supporter license unlocks higher dash FPS in SimHub. The free version is capped, which can make animations look choppy.
  • iRacing tips: Use a Test session to validate data without pressure; it’s perfect for checking RPM lights, flags, and gear indicators.

FAQs

  • Do I need to enable telemetry in iRacing?
    No. iRacing outputs telemetry by default when you’re in a car. Just load into a session.

  • Can I use SimHub with VR?
    Yes. Dashboards can run on a separate monitor or tablet. In-headset overlays are limited; most drivers use a tablet/phone.

  • Why does my dash lag or stutter?
    Lower the dash FPS in SimHub, close heavy apps, and consider the supporter license for smoother refresh rates.

  • My bass shaker isn’t vibrating—what now?
    Pick the correct audio device in ShakeIt, test an effect, and ensure Windows hasn’t set the shaker output as your default speakers.

Short Wrap-Up

To use SimHub with iRacing, install SimHub, load into a session, and select your dash or haptic profile. If it won’t connect, run both apps as admin and make sure you’re actually in the car. Next session, start with a simple dash and add effects one at a time.