Deeper sonar turns on automatically when it is in water or connected to a power source. When it’s out of water or not being charged, it switches off automatically to save battery life.
To use the Deeper sonar, you will need to Download the app from App Store or Google Play. You will see a register screen when you first launch the app. Only registered users will get all the features that application can offer.
Pairing with an Android mobile device:
- Be sure that your Deeper Sonar is switched on (either connected to a power source or in the water);
- Open Settings in your smartphone or tablet and turn on Wi-Fi;
- Find your Deeper sonar in the Wi-Fi devices list and click to pair it;
- When you are asked for the password, enter 12345678
- Turn Off the Smart Network Switch function (if available on your device)
Your Deeper is now connected with your mobile device - you might see Internet may not be available displayed, or something similar. Don’t worry, this is normal. It simply means that your mobile device’s Wi-Fi connection is now being used for your Deeper sonar and not the internet.
Pairing your Deeper with an iPhone or iPad
If you use an iPhone or iPad, follow these steps:
- Be sure that your Deeper Sonar is switched on (either connected to a power source or in the water);
- Open Settings in your mobile device, then open Mobile Data and make sure that the Wi-Fi Assist function is turned off. This is important because when this function is active, the connection with your Deeper sonar may be unstable.
- Then open Settings in your mobile device, then Wi-Fi and turn it on.
- Find your Deeper in the list of available Wi-Fi networks and click to pair it.
- When you are asked for the password, enter 12345678
Your Deeper is now connected with your iPhone or iPad - you might see Internet may not be available displayed, or something similar. Don’t worry, this is normal. It simply means that your mobile device’s Wi-Fi connection is now being used for your Deeper sonar and not the internet.
You can try your sonar at home, but you probably won’t see fish accurately
If you put your Deeper in a fish tank, cup, bucket, bathtub, or similar container at home you will be able to turn the device on and pair it with your mobile device. But most likely the device won’t be able to scan properly – you will probably just see an empty screen and the status message: Too shallow or too deep.
If your Deeper is set to Narrow (7°), you may even see “phantom” fishes and other strange readings on the screen.
This is normal, Deeper sonar is designed for scanning in wide open waters like rivers, lakes, and the sea. In small, shallow and enclosed waters the sonar tries to scan, but receives too many sonar returns from the bottom and walls of your tank and cannot make an accurate reading. Read more about How Sonars Work.