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Do I need internet to set up my GOAT device?Not to start — you connect your phone directly to the device's own hotspot. The device does need WiFi (or your boat's internet) to finish registering.
Why won't the app find my device during setup?Turn on your phone's location/WiFi so it can scan for the device hotspot, and make sure the device is powered and broadcasting its SVGOAT-XXXX network.
Setup failed with a "Timeout" — what does that mean?A Timeout almost always means the WiFi password you entered was wrong, so the device couldn't join the network to report back. Re-run setup and re-enter the password carefully.
What's the device's hotspot name and password?The hotspot is named SVGOAT-XXXX (the last four characters of your device ID). The app connects to it for you during setup.
Can I set up the device from the web dashboard?No. Device setup happens only in the phone app, because your phone connects to the device's local hotspot. The web is view-only.
Can the device remember more than one WiFi network?Yes — you can store several networks so the device reconnects automatically as you move between them.
My boat has no WiFi — can I still use it?Yes. Use Direct Connect Mode: the device keeps its own hotspot and your phone joins that directly.
How do I move my boat to a new/replacement device?Set up the new device and it takes over the boat; your boat, history, and settings stay with your account.

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