Orca supports Remote Access, allowing you to connect remotely to your boat via the internet.
Remote Access allows you to check your boat's position, fuel levels, battery status, and other vital parameters – so you can know that all is well and ready for your next trip.
When is Remote Access useful?
Remote Access is for those who want peace of mind when they are not aboard their boat. Typical situations to use Remote Access are:
You are at anchor and want to view your boat's position and wind information when you are away from the boat
You want to ensure your boat is ready before your next journey, and that battery status and fuel levels are as expected.
What do I need to be able to use Remote Access?
To use Remote Access you need an Orca Core with a version 0.22.0 or higher. Remote Access is active when the Core is powered on and one of the two conditions is met:
The Core is connected to the Internet via WiFi Link or Ethernet
The Core is connected to a phone, tablet, or Orca Display 2 with internet access, and the Orca app is actively running on that device
How do I verify that Remote Access is active?
Remote Access is active when your Core has internet access. You can verify this via Main Menu > My Boat.
How often are Remote Access instruments and location updated?
The update frequency of the data depends on the data type. Most data is updated minutely.
Remote access is currently available to all Orca Core owners access. In the future, Remote Access will be added to an active subscription.