Bluetooth Capabilities: CropX Sensor and the App
The Bluetooth capabilities of CropX sensors allow you to connect a sensor to your mobile device while in the field.
Connecting to your sensor via Bluetooth provides several tools to help troubleshoot and verify sensor readings. These tools help ensure your sensor is working correctly so you can leave the worksite with peace of mind.
What You Can Do with Bluetooth:
Installation Transmission Verification: Checks whether the sensor successfully measured a transmission from the installation location.
- Sensor Diagnostics: Allows you to instantly check an installed sensor’s measurements, battery status, and transmission to confirm they are appropriate.
- Download Data: Downloads data from the sensor and uploads it to the cloud.
- Pre-installation Sensor Diagnostics: Allows you to instantly check a hibernating sensor’s measurements, battery status, and transmission to confirm they are adequate prior to installation.
- Network Change: Allows you to change the network the sensor connects to, in case the automatically connected network isn't strong enough.
- BLE Scanner: Scans for Bluetooth devices in the area to help locate sensors.
- Restore Factory: Fixes incorrect Bluetooth names or Access Point Names in the unit.
How do I access Installation Transmission Verification?
- This feature runs automatically during the installation wizard. Once the verification process is complete, you will see either a success or an error message with next steps.
How do I access Sensor Diagnostics or Download Data?
Open the CropX app on your mobile device.
Select Sensors from the bottom menu.
Locate the sensor you want to work with and tap the three dots in the upper-right corner of the sensor card.
Select Download Data or Run Diagnostics.
How do I access the Pre-installation Sensor Diagnostics, Network Change, BLE Scanner, or Restore Factory?
Open the CropX app on your mobile device.
Tap More in the bottom-right corner.
Under Devices, select Sensor Tools.
Related Articles
Troubleshooting Connectivity and Running Diagnostics on the CropX App
How to Use CropX's IntelliCheck Troubleshooting Tool CropX's IntelliCheck is a self-guided troubleshooting tool built into the CropX mobile app that helps you diagnose and resolve sensor issues right in the field — no support call required. This ...
Understanding Machine Data Capabilities in CropX
Understanding Machine Data in CropX The CropX machine data feature allows you to import data from most farm machinery for easier management and visualization. Imported machine data can also be used in CropX’s Variable Rate Irrigation (VRI) tool to ...
Accessing the CropX App
Download the iOS app here and the Android app here, and access our web app here. You can create an account through our website or on our mobile application. The app is available in Spanish and will switch to Spanish based on your phone’s language ...
Why do I see “Moisture status pending” in my app?
This message appears when the app does not yet have enough information to show your current moisture status. It can appear in both the web and mobile apps and is usually temporary or related to soil conditions at the sensor location. 1. Recent sensor ...
Why is my sensor showing less water infiltration than I would expect after a rain or irrigation?
Why is my sensor showing less water infiltration than I would expect after a rain or irrigation? When rainfall or irrigation takes place, many growers expect to see similar increase in moisture in the soil profile. Sometimes this can be substantially ...