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How to Connect your SkyTrak Launch Monitor
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This article will guide you to easily connect your iOS device, Android device or PC/Laptop running the SkyTrak application to your SkyTrak Launch Monitor so you can enjoy your golfing simulation experience wherever you choose!

 

 

There are 3 modes that you can use to connect your SkyTrak Launch Monitor to your device.

 

 

 


 

 

 

Direct Mode

 

 

Direct Mode connects your device running the SkyTrak application directly to your SkyTrak Launch Monitor. This is done by connecting to your SkyTrak Wi-Fi signal that it emits.

 

1. Turn on your SkyTrak Launch Monitor.
2. Open Wi-Fi settings on your mobile device or desktop/laptop.
3. Select the network labeled 'SKYTRAK_XXXXXXXXXXXX'.

 (It will say "no internet connection", that is normal, please proceed to the next step.)
4. After your device connects to your SkyTrak Launch Monitor's Wi-Fi, launch/return to the SkyTrak application
5. It will now set up a connection in Direct Mode. This can take a few minutes, it will be ready when you see the button at the bottom like this  
 

 

 

Network Mode

 

Network Mode will allow your SkyTrak Launch Monitor to connect directly to your Network and automatically sync your data. To do so, you will have to make sure SkyTrak Launch Monitor is already connect through Direct Mode.    

 

  1. Open your SkyTrak App. Select the SkyTrak icon and Select Network Mode.
  2. Open the Network Wizard and press scan for networks, this could take a few minutes.  (If the Scan is unsuccessful you will need to add the Network Manually.

        

 

 4. Once the wizard has scanned for networks, select your network name and enter your password.

 (Your Skytrak lights will flash, middle light will flash red and then flash yellow. Solid yellow means connected to your network.)

 5. Close the window in your upper right. Go to homepage of the Skytrak app, wait for connection, Skytrak lights will turn all green went connected successfully. 

 (If still waiting, and solid yellow, please check network settings on your device to make sure you are back on your own WiFi network.)

 

USB Mode

 

USB Mode will allow SkyTrak Launch Monitor to connect to your IOS device, Android device or PC/Laptop with no need of a Network with the ability of sync your data automatically. 

 

The following steps need to be done with your SkyTrak Launch Monitor OFF:

   *Please use the cable that came with your SkyTrak Launch Monitor or a data transmitter.

 

  1. The micro-USB ends goes into the SkyTrak, bellow the power button, the USB portion going into your device.
  2. Once they have been connected you will notice the bottom light in your device turn yellow, this is normal.

 

Turn your SkyTrak Launch Monitor ON.

 

  1. Open your SkyTrak application and select the SkyTrak Icon then Select USB Mode.
  2. Allow your computer to recognize the SkyTrak Launch Monitor, this might take a few minutes. 
  3. When SkyTrak Launch Monitor is recognized your will notice all lights on green in the SkyTrak Launch Monitor.
  4. In your app at the bottom it will state Currently is USB Mode 
  5. Make sure SkyTrak stays connected during the duration of your game/practice.
  6. Close the window in your upper right corner. 

 


 

 

Wi-Fi Settings on Mobile Devices

 

 

 

Wi-Fi Settings on Desktops/Laptops

 

 

 

Add a Network Manually 

 

You will have to do this when you scan for your network if you do not see yours or no networks are found   in the Network Setup Wizard. 

 

To add a Network Manually you will need:

 

 

  1. Network Name, Password, Security Type.
    • For Security Type, we recommend choosing either WPA2 AES or WPA2 MIXED 
  2. Enter the information, select Add Network.
  3. Once your device has all 3 lights on green, a connection has been established.
  4. Close the window in your upper right. 

 

 

SKYTRAK_XXXXXXXXXXXX

 

This refers to your SkyTrak Launch Monitor unique number, you can find it at the bottom if your device.

 

 

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