Pairing and Using the Alpha 10 with the Alpha App

Using an Alpha® 10 dog tracking handheld and the Alpha app, you can view a map of your live hunting activities right on your smartphone. The Alpha app has helpful features such as reviewing previous activities. The following guide will get you started with pairing and using the Alpha 10 handheld with the Alpha app.

Note: The Alpha app does not provide controls for training commands such as tone, vibration, or stimulation.

Before getting started download and install the Alpha app from your phone's app store.

 

Pairing the Alpha 10 Handheld With a Smartphone

IMPORTANT: The Alpha 10 handheld must be paired directly through the Alpha app, not directly from the Bluetooth settings in the phone settings.

Instructions for pairing will vary slightly depending on whether or not you have used the Alpha Mobile app previously.

First Time Users

Existing Alpha App Users

1. Open the Alpha app.

   • If prompted, read and agree to EULA, and sign in.

2. Select Devices.

3. Select either Pair Device or  if you already have a Garmin device paired.

4. Select your Alpha 10 from the list.

5. On the Alpha 10, pressthe Menu button.

6. Select Setup.

7. Select Phone.

8. Select Continue.

9. Ensure Status is On, then select Pair Phone.

10. In the Alpha app, select the Alpha 10 and follow the prompts to complete the setup.

The Alpha handheld will now be paired with the Alpha app.

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Overview of Features on the Alpha Mobile App

• Review recorded tracks and/or activities

• Manage Waypoints and Courses

• Download maps

• Group Hunts

New Features Enabled When Paired a Dog Tracking Device

1. Select the Map  icon

2. Select Map Layers .

3. Select Map Settings.

4. Select Line Display Settings.

   • Shows Dog Status icon – treeing, pointing, sitting

   • Shows Dog Name

   • Dog Track Color matches the colors on handheld – red, blue, black

   • Adjust how long the dog tracks show on the map

   • Dog movement Speed Indicator

     • Any part of the track that shows a segment of the dog moving faster than a certain speed will show up as a thicker line on the map

     • Useful to know if the dog is chasing something at that part of the hunt

     • Choose either faster than 5 mph, 10 mph, 15 mph, or Off.