Every hero needs their trusty Sidekick
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The CTT Sidekick is your new go-to tracking accessory for the full line of CTT radio tags, including both 434MHz and 2.4GHz frequencies. The Sidekick can detect and track all CTT LifeTags, PowerTags, HybridTags, and BlūMorpho tags and displays real time RSSI statistics, all through the companion phone app.
Your purchase of a CTT Sidekick comes with the following items:
The new CTT Sidekick has many bells and whistles, but one of the core features is finding a tag in the field, whether on an active animal, or one which has fallen off or stopped moving. This quick-start guide will help you jump right into using the CTT Sidekick for these purposes. If you want to simply jump right in, proceed to the section on Pairing with CTT Sidekick with your CTT Sidekick. Note that you must have installed the CTT Mobile App to proceed!
Your Sidekick comes with two omnidirectional antennas, one for 434MHz (10.5cm) and one for 2.4GHz (19.5cm). Depending on your application, you can use both antennas simultaneously, or you can opt to connect only one. Make sure to connect each antenna to it’s corresponding port: The longer antenna is for 2.4GHz devices while the shorter antenna is for 434MHz.
BEFORE powering on your Sidekick, make sure to attach your antennas to the SMA ports on the top of the sidekick housing. Failure to do so may damage the internal radios and decrease functionality.
To turn on your Sidekick, first ensure that your antennas are connected to the SMA ports, then press and hold the Power Button. You will see LEDs 1 and 2 light up. There are three LED indicators:
Pairing Indicator
blinks when searching for
Bluetooth-enabled devices and stays solid when connected to a
device.Tag Detection Indicator
blinks every time a tag is
detected.Battery Charge Indicator
is solid green when
connected to a charging cable and off when unplugged.To turn off your Sidekick, press and hold the Power Button for 3 seconds (the LEDs will turn off).