In this article, we’ll go over all the steps needed to connect your EyeRide to:
- Your phone: This will allow you to navigate using voice commands, listen to music, and make calls without taking your eyes off the road.
- The Captain Rider app: Connecting the app will let you customize your EyeRide’s settings, such as brightness, volume, and the color of the LED ring, as well as access advanced features to enhance your riding experience.
- Your Smart Controller remote: By connecting your remote, you’ll be able to control your EyeRide remotely, offering quick and convenient access to all its functions without needing to touch your phone.
Follow each step carefully to ensure a successful connection and fully enjoy your experience with the EyeRide.
1/ Connect your EyeRide to your phone
Plug it into a wall outlet (5V/2A output, approximately 10W) using a standard USB-C cable.
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Press and hold the button on the external module of the EyeRide for 5 seconds until it powers on.
Here’s how to turn off automatic Wi-Fi connection on different devices.
The steps may slightly vary depending on your phone model and operating system version.
On iOS:
- Open Settings.
- Go to Wi-Fi.
- Scroll to the bottom, click on Auto-Join Hotspot.
- Select "Never".
On Android :
- Open Settings.
- Go to Network & Internet and then Internet.
- Scroll down and click on Network preferences.
- Turn off the option Turn on Wi-Fi automatically.
If you’re testing your EyeRide at home before riding, your phone might still be connected to your home Wi-Fi network.
This prevents the EyeRide from functioning properly.
Here’s how to disconnect from it:
On iOS:
- Go to Settings.
- Select Wi-Fi.
- Find the Wi-Fi network you are connected to (such as your home network).
- Tap the small "i" next to the network, then select "Forget This Network" and turn off Auto-Join.
On Android :
- Open Settings.
- Go to Network & Internet and then Internet.
- Find the Wi-Fi network you are connected to (such as your home network).
- Tap the network name, then select Disconnect.
You don’t need to manually connect to the EyeRide’s Wi-Fi network.
The connection between your phone and the EyeRide happens automatically after following the previous steps.
Simply let the pairing process occur without intervention.
On iOS and Android, here’s what you need to do:
- Go to your phone’s Bluetooth settings.
- Connect to the network.
You should connect to one of the correct EyeRide Bluetooth networks, which begin with:- EyeRide-Connect
- EyeRide-XXXX (with a dash between 'EyeRide' et 'XXXX')
Accept the pairing request.
Accept the use of CarPlay or Android Auto.
From here, you can now use your EyeRide via voice commands!
👉 Having trouble with voice commands? Read our dedicated article here.
Step 2 - Connect your EyeRide to Captain Rider
Start by downloading the Captain Rider app on your phone:
If you haven’t done so already, create an account on Captain Rider.
- Open the app
- Click on the gear icon at the top left of the app
- Click on "Connect"
From here, you’ll be able to:
- Adjust the brightness of the prism
- Set the volume
- Change the color of the light ring.
- Use the virtual remote control.
👉 For more details, check out all our articles on Captain Rider.
Step 3 - Connect your Bluetooth Smart Controller
For detailed instructions with images, check out the article How to connect my remote control
Connect the remote:
- Click on "Connect Remote".
- Select Smart Controller (and not remote button).
- Press the center button on your remote for 1 to 3 seconds.
It's now connected!
You can enjoy its features.
👉After connecting your remote, to learn how to use it, check out our article How to use my Smart Controller ?
Conclusion
En suivant ces étapes, vous pourrez facilement connecter votre EyeRide à votre téléphone, à l'application Captain Rider, et à votre télécommande Smart Controller.
👉 Feel free to check out our articles to learn more about its features!