Cortex Onboard vs BlueROV Control

Cortex Onboard is free with your Cortex. Use it to configure your Cortex Hub and download updates to your Cortex devices with new features and improvements. You can also use Cortex Onboard to receive and manage alerts, view AIS information and instrument data anywhere on board your boat. View out-of-the-box sensors or NMEA 2000 networked instruments. - Setup is easy and free. - Use Cortex Onboard to configure and update your Cortex devices easily. - View AIS information and receive alerts on board direct to your device. - Manage Anchor Watch from the palm of your hand anywhere on board. - Use the Cortex Hub’s built-in sensors for battery level, barometric pressure and boat position. - Connect your Cortex Hub to NMEA 2000, or an external sensor, to add monitoring for wind, depth, bilge high water, temperature, shore power or security. - The Cortex Hub supports up to 10 WiFi devices (includes Handsets).

There is an easier way to control your BlueROV. Instead of carrying a bulky PC with QGroundControl you can use your iPad. BlueROV Control is an app with an intuitive user interface and all the features you need. You can use an on-screen joystick or connect Bluetooth Game Controller (preferred). It now supports BlueOS from Blue Robotics and also connects to Newton Gripper and Ping1D, Ping360 sonars. Please see the Help section in the app for connection setup. You can use all features of Blue Control for free except video recording. Your contribution with subscription helps develop future updates.