SatFinder
Adjust your dish in seconds
$5.99
5.0.3for iPhone, iPad
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About SatFinder
With SatFinder you can adjust your satellite antenna in a few seconds and with 4 simple steps:
STEP 1 - CHOOSE YOUR ANTENNA
Choose one of the four different antenna designs:
- Offset antennas (the most common, is slightly oval, the LNB is not in the center).
- Special design (e.g. Oblong shaped Offset antenna, Multifeed antenna)
- Parabolic antenna (LNB is located in the center of the reflector, usually larger than 100cm)
- Flat or planar antenna (small, camping antennas)
If you have an offset antenna, enter the height and width of the antenna. If your antenna has a special shape, enter the offset angle and the size of the satellite antenna. You can find the offset angle in the manual of your satellite antenna. For parabolic antennas it is sufficient to enter the antenna diameter. With a flat antenna you do not have to set anything. If you know the exact antenna name, check if your antenna is already in the database.
Tip: Press the wizard button to measure the size of the satellite antenna using the iPhone camera and LiDAR scanner.
STEP 2 - CHOOSE YOUR SATELLITE
To quickly and easily select a suitable satellite, simply press the "AUTO" button. The SatFinder will now automatically search for satellites that are in your reception area and that offer TV or radio stations in your language (the language setting of your iPhone will be selected). The stars (1-10) shown in the table result from the number of radio and TV channels offered and the reception strength at your location.
If you want to receive a special satellite, switch off "AUTO": Now you can simply scroll through the table and select the satellite. Faster is the search function - just enter the name of the satellite, the channel or the orbit position. You can also reduce the number of table entries by hiding satellites that are not available at your location or do not broadcast in your language. With the button "Channel Info" you can check which channels the selected satellite is currently broadcasting - including all channel parameters for your satellite receiver.
STEP 3 - CHECK OBSTACLES
For a smooth satellite reception, there must not be any obstacles between the satellite and your satellite antenna. You can check this with the "View" function. Simply aim at the satellite and watch the signs (GREEN - no obstacle, RED - caution, free view may not be given).
Tip: Press the button for the assistant to activate the voice output.
STEP 4 - ADJUST ANTENNA
In the menu item "Align" different graphics appear depending on the selected antenna type. If you use an offset antenna, you have to adjust the azimuth and elevation separately. With planar or parabolic antennas the adjustment of the angles is done together. Before you press the "Start" button, a video clip shows how to position your iPhone at the antenna.
Tip: Press the button for the assistant to activate the voice output.
STEP 5 - FINE TUNING
If necessary, you can optimize the reception of your satellite system. The SatFinder provides you with the function "FineTuning". To use this function, you need a second iOS device. One device serves as a camera; the second device as a monitor. Simply place an iPhone in front of your reception screen and observe changes in picture quality while slightly rotating or tilting your satellite antenna. With the FineTuning feature, you'll have visual contact with your TV even when you're out of sight.
THAT'S IT. YOU SHOULD NOW BE ABLE TO ENJOY INTERFERENCE-FREE SATELLITE RECEPTION...
Note: Satellite antenna tuning is only available on iOS devices with LiDAR sensor (e.g. iPhone 12 Pro).
STEP 1 - CHOOSE YOUR ANTENNA
Choose one of the four different antenna designs:
- Offset antennas (the most common, is slightly oval, the LNB is not in the center).
- Special design (e.g. Oblong shaped Offset antenna, Multifeed antenna)
- Parabolic antenna (LNB is located in the center of the reflector, usually larger than 100cm)
- Flat or planar antenna (small, camping antennas)
If you have an offset antenna, enter the height and width of the antenna. If your antenna has a special shape, enter the offset angle and the size of the satellite antenna. You can find the offset angle in the manual of your satellite antenna. For parabolic antennas it is sufficient to enter the antenna diameter. With a flat antenna you do not have to set anything. If you know the exact antenna name, check if your antenna is already in the database.
Tip: Press the wizard button to measure the size of the satellite antenna using the iPhone camera and LiDAR scanner.
STEP 2 - CHOOSE YOUR SATELLITE
To quickly and easily select a suitable satellite, simply press the "AUTO" button. The SatFinder will now automatically search for satellites that are in your reception area and that offer TV or radio stations in your language (the language setting of your iPhone will be selected). The stars (1-10) shown in the table result from the number of radio and TV channels offered and the reception strength at your location.
If you want to receive a special satellite, switch off "AUTO": Now you can simply scroll through the table and select the satellite. Faster is the search function - just enter the name of the satellite, the channel or the orbit position. You can also reduce the number of table entries by hiding satellites that are not available at your location or do not broadcast in your language. With the button "Channel Info" you can check which channels the selected satellite is currently broadcasting - including all channel parameters for your satellite receiver.
STEP 3 - CHECK OBSTACLES
For a smooth satellite reception, there must not be any obstacles between the satellite and your satellite antenna. You can check this with the "View" function. Simply aim at the satellite and watch the signs (GREEN - no obstacle, RED - caution, free view may not be given).
Tip: Press the button for the assistant to activate the voice output.
STEP 4 - ADJUST ANTENNA
In the menu item "Align" different graphics appear depending on the selected antenna type. If you use an offset antenna, you have to adjust the azimuth and elevation separately. With planar or parabolic antennas the adjustment of the angles is done together. Before you press the "Start" button, a video clip shows how to position your iPhone at the antenna.
Tip: Press the button for the assistant to activate the voice output.
STEP 5 - FINE TUNING
If necessary, you can optimize the reception of your satellite system. The SatFinder provides you with the function "FineTuning". To use this function, you need a second iOS device. One device serves as a camera; the second device as a monitor. Simply place an iPhone in front of your reception screen and observe changes in picture quality while slightly rotating or tilting your satellite antenna. With the FineTuning feature, you'll have visual contact with your TV even when you're out of sight.
THAT'S IT. YOU SHOULD NOW BE ABLE TO ENJOY INTERFERENCE-FREE SATELLITE RECEPTION...
Note: Satellite antenna tuning is only available on iOS devices with LiDAR sensor (e.g. iPhone 12 Pro).
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What's New in the Latest Version 5.0.3
Last updated on Sep 19, 2022
Old Versions
- Adjustments to iPhone 14 and iOS 16
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Version History
5.0.3
Sep 19, 2022
- Adjustments to iPhone 14 and iOS 16
5.0.2
Jun 13, 2022
- For the functions "Check obstacles" and "Align antenna", the compass calibration must be enabled in the settings. If compass calibration is not enabled, an error message appears.
5.0.1
Jun 4, 2022
- Error in the database fixed
5.0.0
Jun 2, 2022
- new, easy to use UI
- LiDAR measurement for antenna dimensions
- automatic satellite selection
- voice output
- new database
- LiDAR measurement for antenna dimensions
- automatic satellite selection
- voice output
- new database
4.2.1
Mar 4, 2018
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
- new satellite database
- minor bug fixes
- new satellite database
- minor bug fixes
4.2.0
Nov 14, 2017
- New user interface for iPad and iPhone X (universal app)
4.1.0
Oct 26, 2017
- iOS 11 compatible
- improved satellite database (new satellites, new channels)
- new features for north and south america market
- supports prime focus antennas (PFA) up to 2,50 meter
- supports toroidal antennas
- supports cassegrain antennas
- direct input for offset angle (with data from dish user manual)
- new antenna: DIRECTV SlimLine
- new antenna: Dish Network DISH 500.x / 1000.x
- minor bug fixes
- improved compass accuracy
- improved satellite database (new satellites, new channels)
- new features for north and south america market
- supports prime focus antennas (PFA) up to 2,50 meter
- supports toroidal antennas
- supports cassegrain antennas
- direct input for offset angle (with data from dish user manual)
- new antenna: DIRECTV SlimLine
- new antenna: Dish Network DISH 500.x / 1000.x
- minor bug fixes
- improved compass accuracy
4.0.3
May 22, 2017
- new localization
- databases update
- databases update
4.0.2
Apr 18, 2017
- reduced code size to faster download from the app store
- add languages and satellites
- satellite database and channel database updated
- add languages and satellites
- satellite database and channel database updated
4.0.1
Mar 31, 2017
- Resolved: sometimes SatFinder crash if iOS version is not the latest
- New: SatFinder supports iOS devices with 32 bit processor (e.g. iPhone 4s, iPhone 5)
- New: SatFinder supports iOS devices with 32 bit processor (e.g. iPhone 4s, iPhone 5)
4.0.0
Mar 28, 2017
- new antenna database
- new satellite database
- detailed channel informations
- new search functions and filters
- new user interface
- new sensor handling with highest precision
- 64 bit code
- compatible with iOS 9 or higher
- new satellite database
- detailed channel informations
- new search functions and filters
- new user interface
- new sensor handling with highest precision
- 64 bit code
- compatible with iOS 9 or higher
3.0
Apr 10, 2013
- new design
- new sat-table
- minor bug fixes
- improved accuracy
- new sat-table
- minor bug fixes
- improved accuracy
2.9
Feb 12, 2013
- new satellite table
- Compass pecision improved
- new languages: China, Japan
- Compass pecision improved
- new languages: China, Japan
2.8
Nov 9, 2012
- New Design for iPhone 5 Display
- Minor Bug-Fixes
- Minor Bug-Fixes
2.7
Sep 20, 2012
- compatible with iOS 6.0
- works with the new iPhone 5
- works with the new iPhone 5
2.6
Jun 14, 2012
- performance improvements
- minox bug fixes
- actual satellite table
- minox bug fixes
- actual satellite table
2.5
Apr 26, 2012
- minor bug fix
2.4
Apr 19, 2012
- New Sat table
- Intro clip can be switched off (Setup/SatFinder)
- Intro clip can be switched off (Setup/SatFinder)
2.3
Mar 29, 2012
- Bug in menue "view" with iOS 5.1 fixed
2.2
Mar 21, 2012
- New Language Arabic
- Bug-fixing in context with iOS 5.1
- Bug-fixing in context with iOS 5.1
2.1
Feb 23, 2012
- minor bugfixes
2.0
Dec 12, 2011
- iOS 5 compatible
- Skew calculator
- Accuracy improvements
- Minor bugfixes
- Skew calculator
- Accuracy improvements
- Minor bugfixes
1.9
Sep 16, 2011
- Satellite Table ordered at position
- Full Flat Antenna support
- Minor bug fixes
- Swedish language support
- Full Flat Antenna support
- Minor bug fixes
- Swedish language support
1.8
Jun 20, 2011
- Supports bigger dishes (up to 1,50 m)
- Calculates offset with more precision
- tv-satellites now alphabetically ordered
- Calculates offset with more precision
- tv-satellites now alphabetically ordered
1.7
May 18, 2011
- modify mag. north to true north
SatFinder FAQ
Click here to learn how to download SatFinder in restricted country or region.
Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of SatFinder.
iPhone
Requires iOS 14.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 14.0 or later.
SatFinder supports English, Croatian, Dutch, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Malay, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian
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