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How to Connect the Approach R10 to Creative Golf

Creative Golf is a third party service available for you to simulate rounds of golf with your Approach® R10 launch monitor. You will be able to play virtual rounds using photorealistic courses from home whenever you want. 

Requirements

  • Creative Golf software installed on your computer

  • Approach R10 launch monitor paired to Garmin Golf™ app.

  • The Garmin Golf app must be running in the background in order for the Creative Golf Garmin Connecter app to connect to the Approach R10 launch monitor.

  • The phone needs to be on the same Wi-Fi® network as the computer.

  • If your computer has multiple network connections (i.e. hardwired and wireless) you will have to enter the correct IP address. 


Connecting to Creative Golf

The steps below show how to pair your Approach R10 launch monitor to the Garmin Golf app and link them to Creative Golf.


Connecting the Approach R10 Launch Monitor With the Garmin Golf app

To use the Approach R10 launch monitor, you must pair it with the Garmin Golf app.

  1. Open the Garmin Golf app.

  2. Bring your smartphone near your device.

  3. Press the button to turn on your device.

    NOTE: The first time you turn on the device, it automatically enters pairing mode, and the status LED is solid blue.

    TIP: You can hold the button while the device is off until the status LED turns solid blue to manually enter pairing mode.

  4. Select Profile.

  5. Select My Devices.

  6. Select Add Device.

  7. Follow the on-screen instructions. 


Connecting to Creative Golf Garmin Connecter

The Creative Golf Garmin Connecter is used to bridge the connection between the Garmin Golf app and Creative Golf on your PC.

  1. Open the Garmin Golf app.

  2. Select Garmin Golf App Ball and Tee icon.

  3. Select Other Simulators.

  4. Select Creative Golf 3D.

  5. Select Play Now.

  6. The Garmin Golf app will direct you to install the Creative Golf Garmin Connecter from the phone's app store.

    Once downloaded, select Open

  7. On the Creative Golf Garmin Connecter app, select Creative Golf.

    NOTE: The Approach R10 should automatically connect. If it does not, ensure the Garmin Golf app is running in the background and connected to the device.

    Creative Golf Garmin Connecter

  8. Scan the QR code from the Creative Golf simulator on your PC using your phone's camera or enter the IP address.

    QR Code Creative Golf Garmin Connecter App

For adding the IP Address manually, that can be located on your computer with these steps: 

  1. Select Start.

  2. Select Settings.

  3. Select Network & Internet.

  4. Select Wi-Fi.

  5. Select the Wi-Fi network you're connected to.

  6. Under Properties, look for your IP address listed next to IPv4 address. 

After successfully connecting make sure the Approach R10 monitor is flashing green. If this is not the case, hold the button on the back of the Garmin Device to power it off, and then again to power it back on. 


Troubleshooting the Connection to the Creative Golf Garmin Connecter

  • Make sure you gave permission to the app to use Bluetooth®.
  • Ensure your smartphone and computer are on the same Wi-Fi network. 
  • Verify the Garmin Golf app is running in the background. 
  • The Garmin Approach R10 monitor needs to be in range and turned on.

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