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How To Connect SkyFi 3 + SkySafari 6 Plus + iOS 14.4? (Answer: Read On!)

Just got my new SkyFi 3 last week.  My scope is a Celestron Nexstar 6SE.  My iPhone 12 Pro Max running iOS 14.4, using the SkySafari 6 Plus (6.8.0.15) and SkyPortal apps, will not connect to the SkyFi network.  I keep getting the "unable to make a wireless connection" error message.  I've used Celestron Nexstar as the scope type in Settings and also Celestron Wifi, but it made no difference.  I deleted the apps and reinstalled, but that didn't help.  I have joined the network and given the necessary permissions.  I thought the problems with iOS 14 were only with connecting to a home network.  I wanted to put it on the record that there are issues with direct connection as well.  My iPhone 7 running iOS 11.4 is able to connect directly.  Is there any solution other than waiting for Apple to fix whatever they messed up between 11 and 14?  Do you know if Apple is aware of these issues?

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    Keiron Smith

    Nora, 

    Please see here:

    [iOS 14 Update Issue?] Why Can't SkySafari 6 Pro Connect To SkyFi 3 Using iOS 14.0.1? (Answer: iOS Settings > Privacy > Local Network > SkySafari 6 Pro > Enable)

    If further assistance is required please attach screenshots that show:

    1. Scope Setup options
    2. SkyFi Web Page > Firmware

     

     

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    Nora Vetarius

    Hi Keiron:

    I had seen the post you mentioned above and made sure my settings were as stated.  Here is the screenshot of scope setup options:

    When I tried to open the SkyFi Settings page on my phone, it was blank.  I was able to view it on my computer.  The firmware is ver. 1.3.4.

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    Keiron Smith

    If you can not open the SkyFi web page on your phone then your phone is not connected to SkyFi.

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    Nora Vetarius

    That was the point of my post.  My iPhone 12 running iOS 14.4 will not connect to SkyFi. 

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    Nora Vetarius

    I have spent a lot of time again this evening trying to get this to work.  Now I'm having trouble connecting with my iPhone 7 and computer as well.  This has been a disappointing experience.  I will be submitting a ticket for further resolution.

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