The Basics

The new Bobber app allows users to onboard and add all their Hotspots with ease. In this article, we’ll demonstrate all the ways you can log in, connect wallets, onboard hotspots, view hotspots, and track the health of your Bobcat miners.

Onboard your miner without registering an account

In the spirit of decentralization, users can add their hotspots to the Helium blockchain via the Bobber App without registering. This allows users to remain anonymous by only linking through their decentralized Helium wallet.

Steps:

1. At the login screen select Later.

2. In the Home screen select Link Helium Account.

3. Link your Helium wallet by selecting Yes, Link The App. The Bobber App will never ask for your 12 words and you should never share this information with any maker app.

4. The Bobber app will now navigate you to your Helium wallet where you’ll be able to link to the Bobber App by selecting Yes, Link My Wallet.

5. Once Linked and returned to the Bobber app Home screen again, you'll now see an icon at the bottom of the page called Hotspots. Select the Hotspots Icon. (If you have any hotspots linked to you Helium Wallet they should display in the Hotspots page)

6. To Onboard new hotspots to the Helium blockchain through your linked wallet, select the + at the top left of the hotspots page.

7. On the next page you’ll be able to begin onboarding your Hotspots the same way you have before in the old Helium app.

Onboarding hotspots to the Bobber app without registering and account Pros and Cons

Pros:

1. You can link and view hotspots in your Helium wallet anonymously

2. You can add new hotspots to the Helium blockchain anonymously.

3. You never have to register an account with the Bobber App while still being able to use many of the app’s basic features

Cons:

1. You won't be able to access the Bobber App Web Dashboard

2. You won’t be able to see hotspot status on the Hotspots tab

3. You won't be able to utilize the remote hotspot diagnostic tools.

4. If you have multiple wallets with hotspots in each of them you’ll need to log out of the bobber app and switch your helium wallet in the Helium Wallet App then login to the bobber app again.

Onboard your Hotspot by registering an account on the Bobber App

Get the most out of your Bobcat hotspots by registering an account on the new Bobber App. If you register an account with the Bobber app, you’ll be able to utilize the best features like the web dashboard, remote diagnostics, and stored hotspots across multiple wallets.

Steps:

1. At the login screen select the Register button.

2. On the Registration page, fill in your Email then select Send Code, You’ll then be prompted with a Verify Captcha, type in the captcha text and select Confirm. (This will trigger a confirmation code to be sent to your Email Inbox. Make sure to check your spam folder.)

3. Retrieve the Verification Code from your email and paste the code into the verification code text box on the registration page.

4. Then fill in a strong Password that you will not forget. Check the box to agree to the Privacy Policy & Terms and Conditions and select the Register button.

5. If successful you’ll be taken to the Bobber App Home screen where you’ll need to select Link Helium Account to get started.

6. Link your Helium wallet by Selecting Yes, Link The App

7. The Bobber app will now Navigate you to your Helium wallet where you’ll be able to link your to the Bobber App by selecting Yes, Link My Wallet.

8. Once linked and returned to the Bobber app Home screen again, you'll see an icon at the bottom of the page called Hotspots. Select the Hotspots Icon. (If you have any hotspots linked to you Helium Wallet they should display in the Hotspots page)

9. To onboard new hotspots to Helium blockchain through your linked wallet, select the + at the top left of the hotspots page.

10. On the next page you’ll be able to begin onboarding your Hotspots the same way you have before in the old Helium app.

Adding hotspots to the Bobber app without registering and account

Pros:

1. You can link one or all of your Helium wallets one at a time to give you the ability to view all of your hotspots in one location.

2. You can add new hotspots to the Helium blockchain and have them stored in your registered Bobber App account.

3. You’ll never have to re-add your hotspots or wallets to the app once registered with the Bobber App. If you log out and sign back in, all of your information will instantly be restored.

4. You will be able to see hotspot status on the Hotspots tab

5. You will have full access to the Bobber dashboard where you can manage all of your Hotspots and access informative data about the Helium network.

6. You’ll also be able to run remote diagnostics on all of your Bobcat Hotspots to troubleshoot any issues you may have with your miners from anywhere you are.

Cons:

1. You have to register an account and login.

Final Remarks

The Bobber App is our first step in showing our commitment to keep supporting the decentralized Helium ecosystem and better serve our rapidly growing community. We are aware the app is far from perfect and are constantly working on ways to improve it and reduce reliance on third-party APIs so that our users will have a seamless experience. Our ultimate goal is to strive to build a sustainable and long-term future where everyone benefits from the healthy growth and utilization of the network.