There are different steps to connect to iLivestock for iOS and Android.
How to Pair the AWL/AWR/APR to iOS Devices
Go through the setup settings below before you pair the stick reader with the app on your device.
Step 1. Press the green button to turn on the EID reader.
Step 2: Turn the EID reader to Slave Mode by navigating through the following settings.
Menu > Setup > Interface set up > Bluetooth > Bluetooth mode > select Slave Mode.
Step 3: Next, we need to set the Bluetooth type by navigating through the following settings:
Menu > Setup > Interface set up > Bluetooth > Set BT Profile > set to BLE.
Step 4: Set your automatic switch-off time - otherwise the reader may switch off whilst working, please go through the following steps.
Menu > Set Up > Display > select Set switch off time.
We recommend 60 minutes
Click the green button to confirm.
How to connect to iLivestock (iOS)
Step 1. Turn on the EID reader and open the iLivestock app.
Step 2. Select Equipment on the navigation bar at the bottom of the screen.
and then tap the blue + then EID Reader to add a new reader.
Step 3. A list of compatible hardware will be displayed
Next, tap the word PAIR next to the correct EID reader.
Step 4: The EID reader will pair with the iLivestock app.
Step 5: The EID reader should then make a noise and display 'iLivestock Connected'.
The EID reader will now always appear in your equipment menu.
Troubleshooting
- Click BLE to connect the EID reader.If it connects and does not display Connected to iLivestock on the screen, it is not fully connected.
- Force close the app, open it again, and it should connect.
- If your device is struggling to find your EID reader, check that the EID reader has not connected to a different device nearby.
How to Pair the AWL/AWR/APR to Android Devices
BLE setup and pairing
If using Android, you can connect in 2 different Bluetooth modes, depending on which works best when connected
Step 1: Press the green button to turn on.
Step 2: Turn the stick to Slave Mode by navigating through the following settings
Menu > Setup > Interface set up > Bluetooth > Bluetooth mode > select Slave Mode.
Step 3: Next, we need to set the Bluetooth type by navigating through the following settings:
Menu > Setup > Interface set up > Bluetooth > Set BT Profile > set to BLE.
Step 4: Set your automatic switch-off time - otherwise the reader may switch off whilst working, please go through the following steps.
Menu > Set Up > Display > Set switch off time.
We recommend you set this to 60 minutes
Click the green button to confirm.
Steps to connect to iLivestock (Android)
Step 1. Turn on the EID reader and open the iLivestock app.
Step 2. Select Equipment on the navigation bar at the bottom of the screen.
and then tap the blue + then EID Reader to add a new reader.
Step 3. A list of compatible hardware will be displayed
Next, tap the word PAIR next to the correct EID reader.
Step 4: The EID reader will pair with the iLivestock app.
(It may ask you for BLE or SPP - select BLE).
Step 5: The EID reader should then make a noise/vibration and display 'iLivestock Connected' on the stick reader screen.
The EID reader reader will now always appear in your equipment menu.
SPP Setup and Pairing
With Android, you can also connect through SPP. You can do this if you are struggling with BLE.
Step 1: Press the green button to turn on.
Step 2: Turn the EID reader to Master mode by navigating through the following settings.
Menu > Setup > Interface set-up > Bluetooth > Bluetooth mode > select Master.
Step 3: Next, we need to set the Bluetooth type by navigating through the following settings
Menu > Setup > Interface Setup > Bluetooth > Set BT Profile > set to SPP.
Step 4: Set your automatic switch-off time - otherwise the reader may switch off whilst working, please go through the following steps.
Menu > Set Up > Display > select Set switch off time.
We recommend you set this to 60 minutes.
Click the green button to confirm.
Steps to connect to iLivestock (Android)
Step 1: Enable Bluetooth in your mobile device settings.
Step 2: On reader: Menu > Setup > Interface Setup > Bluetooth > Start BT Inquiry > Select mobile device when found.
Step 3: On phone - Open Bluetooth settings page, go to Pair new device in Bluetooth device settings.
Step 4: Select Reader when found and enter the code to pair.
Troubleshooting
If you have problems importing sessions for the first time, please follow these steps
Step 1: Connect the EID reader with iLivestock.
Step 2: Force close the iLivestock app, then open it again and log in, leaving it for about 1 min.
(Force close on most devices can be achieved by gently swiping the screen upwards).
Step 3: Switch off the EID reader and switch it back on again.
Step 4: Re-do the session import.
We do not support the Continuous Read function from the EID reader and the iLivestock Auto Record mode together.
Link to Agrident AWR user guide and Firmware updates for the AWR300
Link to Agrident AWR user guide and Firmware updates for the AWR250
Link to Agrident APR user guide and Firmware updates for the APR250
Link to Agrident APR user guide and Firmware updates for the APR600