SatFinder Lite - TV Satellites

SatFinder Lite, an Android satellite finder.

SatFinder Lite - Android Satellite Finder App

"SatFinder Lite - TV Satellites" is an Android app designed to help users find and align satellite dishes to TV satellites using an augmented reality view. This lite version offers essential features like location detection and manual latitude/longitude entry, ensuring it works globally. The app utilizes your phone's sensors to calculate the required azimuth and elevation, while the Augmented Reality View displays satellite icons in the sky, helping users ensure a clear line of sight. For enhanced functionality, consider the full version with additional target satellite features.
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App stats

Version: VARY (Last updated: 2023-10-14)
Creation date: 2013-01-20
Permissions
Location: approximate location (network-based), precise location (GPS and network-based)
Photos/Media/Files: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Storage: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Camera: take pictures and videos
Other:
  • receive data from Internet
  • view network connections
  • full network access
  • run at startup
  • prevent device from sleeping

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App summary

SatFinder Lite, an Android satellite finder.
The Lite version is slimmed down version of the full SatFinder, which has additional functionality such as Target Satellite view and no ads.

SatFinder is a tool for finding TV satellites and aligning satellite dishes. Use your Augmented Reality Camera view to see and target satellites in the sky. It can be used anywhere in the world since all major TV satellites are in the database.

*New feature: Ability to manually enter Location latitude and longitude details in case Location cannot be automatically determined in case of "no connectivity"

SatFinder uses your phone sensors to detect your physical location and calculates azimuth and elevation needed for your satellite antenna to face. Since the satellite position calculation depends on the accuracy of your device sensors, your device should be calibrated by shaking and moving it in a figure 8 fashion, once SatFinder has been started. If you have any problems please email our support @ [email protected]

Augmented Reality View:
- Use your camera for Augmented Reality View which paints the satellite icons in places where they're positioned in the sky. It gives a realistic view to the sky and it helps to make sure there is a line of sight (LOS), i.e. no obstacles, such as tree branches or house tops, between the satellite dish and the satellite itself.
- Touch screen to take a screenshot of Augmented Reality view
- Pinch to zoom satellites in and out. Double tap to reset.

Target Satellite View (in full version only):
- Use Target Satellite View to find or to "lock onto" a particular satellite. Direction arrows simply guide you to the desired satellite position.

User reviews

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Pros
  • Great for finding satellite positions and aiming.
  • Reliable for checking satellite service availability.
  • User-friendly and easy to use.
  • Accurate and handy for satellite technicians.
  • Good for camping and RV use.
Cons
  • Recent updates have negatively impacted functionality.
  • Slow response time and lag on Android devices.
  • Inaccurate satellite positioning after update.
  • Ads disrupt user experience.
Most mentioned
  • Reliability and accuracy for satellite positioning.
  • Negative impact of recent updates.
  • Performance issues on Android compared to iPhone.
  • Ease of use.
User reviews
Wow, My favourite apps
by Torikul Islam, 2024-07-16

Great for finding the right spot to avoid any interference from trees etc before you get to final aiming
by Jeff Scherf, 2023-08-15

I use this when parking my RV to check if Satellite service is going to be available where I'm parked. It seems to be very reliable.
by Ed Smith, 2022-08-10
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