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Gallagher HR4 / HR5 EID Reader Pairing - Android Only

How to connect the Gallagher EID stick reader with iLivestock on Android devices only

The Gallagher stick readers only work directly with the iLivestock app on Android devices.

You'll need to make sure your EID reader has the right settings to use it with iLivestock

How to Configure Stick Reader Settings

 

Step 1: Download the Gallagher App to adjust reader settings.

In the app go to Menu > Settings > Configure and set in place the following settings (as shown above).

Step 2: ID to Send to Wireless = EID

Step 3: Number Format = Decimal

Step 4: Country Code = 3 Digits

Step 5: Initial Character = None

Step 6: Tag Type ID = None

Step 7: Tag Field Delimiter = Space

Step 8: Leading Zero = YES

Now you are all set to connect with the app.

Connecting to iLivestock 

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.

On some devices the pairing connection can be slow and time out. If this happens and the pairing loads with a spinning wheel then does not connect please try again.

You may have to tap PAIR multiple times to complete the connection.