Kestrel Instruments Support & FAQs
What is Kestrel LiNK for iOS?
The Kestrel LiNK App for iOS puts crucial information at your fingertips with remote mobile device viewing of real-time readings from your Kestrel 5 Series Meter or DROP Logger. Kestrel LiNK also provides easy transfer of the Kestrel’s stored data log, a clear graph of all historical data, and customizable alerts based on temperature, heat index, wind or other measurements. Data is transmitted wirelessly via Bluetooth Smart® up to 100’ line of sight or more.
Download Kestrel LiNK for iOS:
LiNK (Kestrel)
Quick Look
- Compatible with Kestrel 5 Series Weather Meters with LiNK and all Kestrel DROP Wireless Data Loggers.
- View real-time measurements and download data logs from devices within range. LiNK for iOS can connect to up to 8 devices at the same time.
- View and analyze logged data using range Min/Max/Average statistics and clear scrolling graphs.
- Get alerts when conditions exceed thresholds you set in the app. (Note: Use of alerts feature reduces battery life of mobile device.)
- Easily export and email selected data ranges or entire log in .csv format for record keeping and analysis.
- Post snapshots of current conditions to social media with one click.
- Manage your Kestrel's name, logging rate and other device settings.
- Get alerted to available firmware updates for your Kestrel and install them wirelessly.
- *New* Remote Monitoring – Set Alert Service on a local mobile device and receive emails from your DROP or Kestrel 5 Series whenever conditions go outside your preset threshold.
Example Screen Shots
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Drag and drop your desired measurements to the real-time Dashboard. Share your Dashboard to social media. |
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See every current measurement from your Kestrel meter or DROP on the Readings screen. |
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New logged data is automatically added to the history in the app every time your device is within range. Scroll forward or back though all data to see all time-stamped measurements. |
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Bluetooth Smart makes it easy to make connections to devices within range from within the app. |
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Manage settings on your Kestrel 5 Meter or Kestrel DROP from within the app - alerts, name, connection settings. Install firmware updates. |
Kestrel Firmware:
Support Documents for all Kestrels
Device Compatibility:
- Firmware: iOS versions 8.0 and higher.
- Hardware: iPhone 4s onward, iPad 3rd generation onward, iPod Touch 5th generation onward.
Kestrel Compatibility:
- Kestrel DROP D1 Wireless Temperature Data Logger
- Kestrel DROP D2 Wireless Temperature & Humidity Data Logger
- Kestrel DROP D3 Wireless Temperature, Humidity and Pressure Data Logger
- Kestrel 5000 Environmental Meter with LiNK
- Kestrel 5100 Racing Weather Meter with LiNK
- Kestrel 5200 Professional Weather Meter with LiNK
- Kestrel 5400 Heat Stress Tracker with LiNK
- Kestrel 5500 Weather Meter with LiNK
- Kestrel Sportsman Weather Meter with Applied Ballistics with LiNK
- Kestrel 5700 Ballistics Weather Meter with LiNK
- Kestrel 5700 Elite Weather Meter with Applied Ballistics with LiNK