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Why Does The Celestron SkyPortal App Successfully Connect When SkySafari 6 Pro Can Not? (Answer: Select ScopeType: Celestron WiFi)

I have a Celestron 8se, starsense, and a third generation Sky Portal module. I downloaded the free Sky Portal app which connects to my Galaxy Tab 2 fine, but both my Pro 5 and Pro 6 refuse to connect. A black box that states connection failure, and asks if I am using bluetooth or wifi. I know the setup is correct because Sky Portal connects. All I get on the pro 5 and pro 6 when I touch telescope is a toolbar with connect, goto and lock. No connect and align. What am I missing? Clear Skies, Joe
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    Keiron Smith

    Joe,

    If you do not see "Connect & Align" then you have not selected ScopeType: Celestron WiFi

    The SkyPortal app can ONLY connect to Celestron WiFi, and so that is why it successfully connects every time.

    SkySafari 6 Pro can connect tons of different scopes, so the type of connection must be specified in ScopeType.

    Please check, confirm, and reply with your result.

    Thanks!

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    joe arcara

    Hi, Keiron,
    Under scope type, it was marked
    Celestron NexStar GPS/SLT/SE. I changed it to Celestron Wi-Fi, will try it and get back to you. Thanks so much.
    Joe

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    Keiron Smith

    This solution was offered by someone in your CN post, but I think you overlooked it.

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    joe arcara

    No, I stupidly misunderstood it! I thought he he was referring to the wifi connection. I posted him this morning about my error and thanked him.
    Thanks again

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