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SynScan 2.5.15

88.9 MB / 10K+ Downloads / Rating 1.6 - 306 reviews


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SynScan, developed and published by Pacific Telescope Corp., has released its latest version, 2.5.15, on 2025-01-29. This app falls under the Tools category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 10000 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 1.6, based on 306 reviews.

SynScan APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android 8.0+). It can also be installed on PC and Mac using an Android emulator such as Bluestacks, LDPlayer, and others.

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App Details

Package name: com.skywatcher.synscanapp

Updated: 14 days ago

Developer Name: Pacific Telescope Corp.

Category: Tools

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App Permissions: Show more

Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing SynScan on PC Windows and Mac.

Using BlueStacks

  1. Download the APK/XAPK file from this page.
  2. Install BlueStacks by visiting http://bluestacks.com.
  3. Open the APK/XAPK file by double-clicking it. This action will launch BlueStacks and begin the application's installation. If the APK file does not automatically open with BlueStacks, right-click on it and select 'Open with...', then navigate to BlueStacks. Alternatively, you can drag-and-drop the APK file onto the BlueStacks home screen.
  4. Wait a few seconds for the installation to complete. Once done, the installed app will appear on the BlueStacks home screen. Click its icon to start using the application.

Using LDPlayer

  1. Download and install LDPlayer from https://www.ldplayer.net.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file directly into LDPlayer.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

App Rating

1.6
Total 306 reviews

Reviews

3 ★, on 2020-07-07
Can work well, but the biggest bug for me is that it won't remember the setting for Dual Encoding. I keep switching it on, I save it, but after each session (or even a minor loss of WiFi) it loses the setting. Also, why is the default "off" in the first place? SW (rightly) raves about how great this feature is, but then you default it to OFF?

1 ★, on 2020-07-30
2nd review. Issue 1. Couldn't use the location sensor. Solved this issue. You have to go into your location advanced settings and allow the app to use location settings. So solved this issue. Was using fine and now can't connect to the WiFi that the device produces even though my pixel 3a was working a treat numberous times before this issue. This app is a poor. If I would have known. I would have avoided it and gone with a Celestron. Annoyed isn't the word.

5 ★, on 2020-09-22
Easy to use and great for controlling a telescope go to mount. Once in a while it disconnects.

3 ★, on 2020-06-25
Hit and miss. Does not want to align. Every time I want to use the telescope it is not aligned and I have to do it again. But so far it never tells me that the alignment has been successful. Android version is 1.17 but Apple version is 1.19 why the disparity? Not impressed and would hesitate to recommend bit willing to give it the benefit of the doubt for now.

1 ★, on 2020-09-08
Realme 6. 'droid 10. App operates a random change in direction, beyond limits. Could easily damage the mount.

1 ★, on 2020-06-02
App doesn't work. Confirm centering of star doesn't function. App is rubbish. I have had to buy a handcontoller to get my mount working. Very disappointing!

Previous Versions

SynScan 2.5.15
2025-01-29 / 88.9 MB / Android 8.0+

SynScan 2.5.2
2024-09-11 / 210.8 MB / Android 8.0+

SynScan 2.4.31
2024-06-25 / 108.2 MB / Android 7.0+

SynScan 2.4.18
2024-03-07 / 113.3 MB / Android 6.0+

About this app

The SynScan hand controller is now available as an app on your smart device. Use this app to control the AZ GTi mount or other Sky-Watcher or Orion telescope mounts fitted with a SynScan Wi-Fi adapter.

This version of the SynScan app is suited for novice users using alt-azimuth mounts.

This app supports ASCOM on Windows PC. Driver can be downloaded from www.skywatcher.com or www.telescope.com

New features

• Fix app servers not starting

App Permissions

Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices.
Allows applications to discover and pair bluetooth devices.
Required to be able to access the camera device.
Allows an application to record audio.
Allows an application to modify global audio settings.
Allows applications to change network connectivity state.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows an app to access approximate location.