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- Do I Need Wi-Fi for My Whole Course for This to Work?

No. You only need Wi-Fi at your maintenance facility (or wherever the turfRad-mounted equipment is stored). Wi-Fi is used for uploading data after a scan, not for collecting measurements while you're on the course.

How it works

Once configured, turfRad automatically starts and stops data collection based on your location:

  • When you drive outside the buffer zone, the sensor begins measuring automatically.

  • The sensor continues measuring as long as you remain outside the upload radius.

  • When you return inside the upload radius, the sensor stops measuring and connects to Wi-Fi.

  • The sensor then uploads collected data and checks for software updates.

Important: No data is collected while inside the upload radius.

 

Key terms

  • Upload radius: Area where turfRad connects to Wi-Fi and uploads data

  • Buffer zone: Transition area that prevents the sensor from starting/stopping repeatedly near the facility

 

What if Wi-Fi at the facility is weak?

If your maintenance facility doesn’t have a reliable Wi-Fi signal, we can:

  • Provide a cellular Wi-Fi hotspot for dependable uploads, or

  • Recommend a third-party LTE hotspot that works well for turfRad.