App doesn’t stay connected to Calypso device
This review may be more about the Calypso device than about the app, but the app’s useless without the device so….
I bought the Calypso to log wind while sailing a dinghy, so I can merge that data with gps tracks to analyze sailing performance.
Over 2 years of use, I’ve obtained useable wind data only about 50% of the time. This is a 14.5 ft open boat, so the Calypso and my phone should always be able to stay connected, per the device specs.
I wonder if it’s able to reconnect (after losing connection) if the phone is asleep? So maybe this is about the app…
I don’t know what the problem is, but the connection is too unreliable for the Calypso to be of much use, and definitely not worth what it costs.
I bought the Calypso to log wind while sailing a dinghy, so I can merge that data with gps tracks to analyze sailing performance.
Over 2 years of use, I’ve obtained useable wind data only about 50% of the time. This is a 14.5 ft open boat, so the Calypso and my phone should always be able to stay connected, per the device specs.
I wonder if it’s able to reconnect (after losing connection) if the phone is asleep? So maybe this is about the app…
I don’t know what the problem is, but the connection is too unreliable for the Calypso to be of much use, and definitely not worth what it costs.
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Excellent Hardware Held Back by the App
The hardware—particularly the WeatherDot—is strong. Pairing with the iPhone is straightforward and the connection is stable during use. Data capture itself works reliably once connected.
However, the app experience does not match the quality of the hardware.
• Reconnection is a recurring issue. After initial use, the device often does not reconnect automatically. The only reliable workaround is to remove the instrument and pair it again, which is inefficient.
• Battery status is not clearly exposed, which limits practical field use and planning.
• The graphical interface feels unfinished. Data modes lack clarity, and the overall design appears dated and inconsistent with current iOS standards.
• The app gives the impression of an early beta despite being on the App Store for many years.
There is a solid foundation here. The hardware performs well, and the core functionality is in place. What is missing is refinement:
• Reliable background reconnection
• Clear device status (especially battery)
• A modernized, simplified UI (clean layout, no background imagery, focus on data readability)
With incremental improvements and a design update, this could become a very strong product.
However, the app experience does not match the quality of the hardware.
• Reconnection is a recurring issue. After initial use, the device often does not reconnect automatically. The only reliable workaround is to remove the instrument and pair it again, which is inefficient.
• Battery status is not clearly exposed, which limits practical field use and planning.
• The graphical interface feels unfinished. Data modes lack clarity, and the overall design appears dated and inconsistent with current iOS standards.
• The app gives the impression of an early beta despite being on the App Store for many years.
There is a solid foundation here. The hardware performs well, and the core functionality is in place. What is missing is refinement:
• Reliable background reconnection
• Clear device status (especially battery)
• A modernized, simplified UI (clean layout, no background imagery, focus on data readability)
With incremental improvements and a design update, this could become a very strong product.
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Excellent
This app connects flawlessly with my Calypso Ultrasonic Wind Sensor and Weather Dot. It’s like having a portable weather station.
I can also use it to improve my golf game.
I can also use it to improve my golf game.
Nul
Ne pas acheter SAV nul
Geht nicht mehr bitte fixen
Wo ist der Menuepunkt zur Konfiguration mit dem BT Device ? Keine Verbindung zum BT Device
You broke the app
After update my calypso doesnt connect to the phone. (Iphone 14 pro)
If it worked
How hard can it be to write an app for a BT device that you sell? You know everything about the hardware and software yet these programmers managed to create an app that doesn’t recognize its own hardware a few feet away. Pathetic
Excellent
This app connects flawlessly with my Calypso Ultrasonic Wind Sensor and Weather Dot. It’s like having a portable weather station.
I can also use it to improve my golf game.
I can also use it to improve my golf game.
Mi experiencia
Funciona genial, me he quedado impresionado con lo que ha mejorado en estos años.
New version is a mess
Nothing to add.
App crashes since new IOS
App doesn‘t work.It crash all the time.
Very bad!Makes me very angry because the Calypso Anemometer costs enough Money .
Very bad!Makes me very angry because the Calypso Anemometer costs enough Money .
Wont stay connected to wind instrument
Wont stay connected to wind instrument, need to repair several times a day. units keep reverting back to m/s and it crashes a couple times a day
Would give it 0 stars if I could
Bought this for my sailboat. From the moment I installed it on my mast I had nothing but bad performance, mainly having problem connecting and or disconnecting constantly. Thinking the distance to the top of the mast was to much (62’) for the Bluetooth transmission l brought it down to the top of my solar panels arch a mere 10’ away from my cockpit and still had similar issues. In other words this device is useless.
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Can’t connect to the gateway
It’s been more than 1 month I contacted the support but no response
App Crashes
App crashes in ballistic mode if you try and change to graph view.
Instrument
Boat this unit for a boat. Expensive purchase for a unit that works marginal and has continuous issues of one thing of another, be it software, etc.
Softwarebug
App findet den Puck nicht zum verbinden. So auf Appletelefonen völlig unbrauchbar…
Updated, now no damping function, internal compass not functioning
With new update, damping mode selects temperature offset function. Internal compass of the ultra now nonfunctional. Compass calibration function not working either. Has been working somewhat well until the update.
Promising but split screen and horizontal mode missing
I’m considering purchasing the Calypso wind sensor and therefore checking out this app. The missing screen options might be show stoppers - so please add those features.
Anemotracker not reliable
I have recently bought one device.. the reliability of the device is close to cero. Depending if you are going upwind or downwind you have to constantly recalibrate using the bow offset
