SatFinder app for iPhone and iPad

4.4 ( 5264 ratings )

Utilities Productivity
Developer: Ralf Andrae

5.99 USD

Current version: 5.0.4, last update: 3 months ago
First release : 21 Oct 2010
App size: 56.53 Mb

With SatFinder you can adjust your satellite antenna in a few seconds and with 4 simple steps:

STEP 1 - CHOOSE YOUR ANTENNA
Choose one of the four different antenna designs:
- Offset antennas (the most common, is slightly oval, the LNB is not in the center).
- Special design (e.g. Oblong shaped Offset antenna, Multifeed antenna)
- Parabolic antenna (LNB is located in the center of the reflector, usually larger than 100cm)
- Flat or planar antenna (small, camping antennas)

If you have an offset antenna, enter the height and width of the antenna. If your antenna has a special shape, enter the offset angle and the size of the satellite antenna. You can find the offset angle in the manual of your satellite antenna. For parabolic antennas it is sufficient to enter the antenna diameter. With a flat antenna you do not have to set anything. If you know the exact antenna name, check if your antenna is already in the database.

Tip: Press the wizard button to measure the size of the satellite antenna using the iPhone camera and LiDAR scanner.

STEP 2 - CHOOSE YOUR SATELLITE
To quickly and easily select a suitable satellite, simply press the "AUTO" button. The SatFinder will now automatically search for satellites that are in your reception area and that offer TV or radio stations in your language (the language setting of your iPhone will be selected). The stars (1-10) shown in the table result from the number of radio and TV channels offered and the reception strength at your location.

If you want to receive a special satellite, switch off "AUTO": Now you can simply scroll through the table and select the satellite. Faster is the search function - just enter the name of the satellite, the channel or the orbit position. You can also reduce the number of table entries by hiding satellites that are not available at your location or do not broadcast in your language. With the button "Channel Info" you can check which channels the selected satellite is currently broadcasting - including all channel parameters for your satellite receiver.

STEP 3 - CHECK OBSTACLES
For a smooth satellite reception, there must not be any obstacles between the satellite and your satellite antenna. You can check this with the "View" function. Simply aim at the satellite and watch the signs (GREEN - no obstacle, RED - caution, free view may not be given).

Tip: Press the button for the assistant to activate the voice output.

STEP 4 - ADJUST ANTENNA
In the menu item "Align" different graphics appear depending on the selected antenna type. If you use an offset antenna, you have to adjust the azimuth and elevation separately. With planar or parabolic antennas the adjustment of the angles is done together. Before you press the "Start" button, a video clip shows how to position your iPhone at the antenna.

Tip: Press the button for the assistant to activate the voice output.

STEP 5 - FINE TUNING
If necessary, you can optimize the reception of your satellite system. The SatFinder provides you with the function "FineTuning". To use this function, you need a second iOS device. One device serves as a camera; the second device as a monitor. Simply place an iPhone in front of your reception screen and observe changes in picture quality while slightly rotating or tilting your satellite antenna. With the FineTuning feature, youll have visual contact with your TV even when youre out of sight.

THATS IT. YOU SHOULD NOW BE ABLE TO ENJOY INTERFERENCE-FREE SATELLITE RECEPTION...
Note: Satellite antenna tuning is only available on iOS devices with LiDAR sensor (e.g. iPhone 12 Pro).

Pros and cons of SatFinder app for iPhone and iPad

SatFinder app good for

This works great. I live in Canada found Bell sat quickly. Better than buying sat finder from Radio shack.

Im not one for writing reviews but felt compelled to do so. I cant speak for all phones using this app or all the different dishes out there. I have a IPhone 4s and Bell is my provider. Choose galaxy 17 / Nimiq 1 by checking it off from a large selection of satellites. Once you do that your set. Extremely simple to use and I am a complete novice at these things. I bought this to set up a portable dish while traveling in an Rv or Cottaging in ontario. Works every time for me. I hope this review helps another bell user from Ontario in choosing this app.

Just installed the APP on my IPH 5 and selected NIMIQ Satellites of Bell Express Vu and pointed the IP 5 to the sky and it was able to locate NIMIQ 1 with no problems.

English fallow.... Jai essayer le gage de la tv, jai acheter un sat finder a 20$ qui fait un son... Apres 3 jours de tentative jai jamais réussi. cette app ma permis de setter mon satellite en 2minutes et je nai aucune expérience! sa vaut le 1.99$ :-) (je suis au canada) vous devez savoir le nom du satellite que votre compagnie utilise, il en a une tone!! Ive tried to set with the gage in the TV, ive buyed a sat finder $20 that made a soud, but never got the signal in 3 days, with this app, i got the signal in 2 minutes without any experience in sat! Good $1.99 spend! (Im in canada) you need to know the satellite your furnicher use there is a LOT

Great app works perfect just follow the directions and for my fellow Canadians bell expressview sat is Nimiq 4! My trailer is surrounded by trees and with this app I had my dish set up in under 15 mins this is the best app I have ever used and for 2 bucks wow Ive also set up my neibours dishes love it thanks so much to the inventors of this app:)

Some bad moments

It doesnt take the lat/lon from anywhere and shows wrong azimuth. For example 270o for Intelsat11 intead of 4.8o here in my city. I want my money back!

Totaler mist, auf iphone 6 gesätestet .. Mal hier mal dort. kompass spinnt.

I give the developer full marks for developing a nice looking app. Unfortunately, for my application, the app doesnt cut it. I needed to align to the G-19 satellite and the location of the satellite changed depending on where I was in the yard. Where this app says the satellite is and where other satellite maps tell me it should be makes me question the accuracy of this app. Please understand. I am not a professional installer nor have I tried to align more than one satellite dish. The one reason I bought this app for one reason and it could not help me...

I paid for the app and tried to install it . After downloading the app just disappeared fro The iPhone screen and when i tried to re- download it says it is installed . It seems it is scam. No app is installed and no where to contact. Be aware

I tried to use this as directed. The metal from the dish arm seemed to throw the phones compass out making it pretty much useless. Would like a refund....

I have tried to install app two times app will not start just shuts off instantly. No support page or any support at all. Buyer be ware

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