Does the laser stay on if I want to use another app? I'm thinking this would be useful for hanging pictures etc. and I could use iPhone's spirit level
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No, the laser is controlled through the X-Presenter Smart app. For further assistance, please email support@satechi.com.Thank you,Satechi Technical Support
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I don't think that's possible. To activate the laser I use the Satechi app. The app has a button you tap and hold to use the laser (if you release the button the laser turns off). I don't know of another way to turn on the laser so that you could use a different app with the laser on.
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The laser has a screw on pressure swith at the end cap. If the pressure switch is screwed on all the way it will make the laser beam stay on continiously but it is extremely easy to make the laser beam go "ON or OFF" by a simple small twist of the end cap.I personally like this arrangement much better than an On-Off Switch which nornally makes that "Click" noise when operated, also reduces the chances of misalligning the laser because you are not applying any pressure at laser end.This is a good, bright laser, easily seen during the daytime if shined against a dark background.I personally do not use the extension pressure switch. The laser has a screw on pressure swith at the end cap. If the pressure switch is screwed on all the way it will make the laser beam stay on continiously but it is extremely easy to make the laser beam go "ON or OFF" by a simple small twist of the end cap.I personally like this arrangement much better than an On-Off Switch which nornally makes that "Click" noise when operated, also reduces the chances of misalligning the laser because you are not applying any pressure at laser end.This is a good, bright laser, easily seen during the daytime if shined against... » Read More The laser has a screw on pressure swith at the end cap. If the pressure switch is screwed on all the way it will make the laser beam stay on continiously but it is extremely easy to make the laser beam go "ON or OFF" by a simple small twist of the end cap.I personally like this arrangement much better than an On-Off Switch which nornally makes that "Click" noise when operated, also reduces the chances of misalligning the laser because you are not applying any pressure at laser end.This is a good, bright laser, easily seen during the daytime if shined against a dark background.I personally do not use the extension pressure switch. « Show Less
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No response on this one, I have only used the device with images. Early on the app crashed once with iOS7 but I deleted it and redownloaded and no problems since.
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Mine didn't work in low light. I had problems and never could get it to work unless I was right there pressing the record button. Also, when I asked, I was told this was motion and light activated but mine would only work with noise and it had to be loud. Just opening a door wouldn't activate it like I had thought it would.
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There's no way to lock and it won't work lying down. When the device I believe is more that 4 degrees off the laser shuts off. The vertical laser has a spread of 120 degrees if I'm not mistaken so you should still be able to get a good line on the ceiling from the floor
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Got my kit shortly before Christmas. I'm on Android (S4) and others in the house on iPhone. I think the interface and features are about the same, right now. The upshot on Android is ability to use other third-party apps. I'm really enjoying LampShade, for instance. But yes, Android version of the stock hue app by Philips is just about as robust as the iOS version.
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This device is purely a laser level for vertical and or horizontal lines. I purchased a laser range finder to get measurements around the house. Such as the Bosch GLM 50 Laser Distance Measure.To answer your second question I would have to ask one for you. What situation would you use it if there was one? If you are building something and installing you have already measured & cut. No need to measure while you install which is what the laser level is for. My range meter laser will only stay on for a few seconds because that is all it needs to get its data.
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Yes, the laser has an on-off switch. I use it for several purposes- one being to check parrot temps & turn off the laser when doing so. The laser really only gives you an aiming point IF you need to be exact on what you want temp reading on.
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The battery life is not great. Even keeping the laser off most of the time, the battery still drains. BUT... the Viridian laser is Great! It's worth having to change the batteries every 4-5 months to have that 'instant on' when you pull the gun out of the holster. I rarely shoot my LCP. I shot it at the range to check the alignment of the laser, but it's basically a 'get off me' type weapon, so I'm not concerned about running a lot of rounds through it.
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We use it in the non-passcode mode. When it's triggered it goes off, but as soon as the person or animal leaves it stops. In pass-code mode it has to be re-set to turn off. It works VERY WELL for us.
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The stars should always stay on. The blue cloud effect can be adjusted with the knob. I have two of these and the green laser stars stay on as long as the unit is powered on.
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I use and app on my iPhone called iCam. I have multiple cameras at my home and work and all of them show up on my iOS devices. Additionally I can choose to record motion event and or send me text notifications when there is motion. Works flawlessly.
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I haven't used it for a while, but I seem to recall that you can set it to upload after each shot automatically or only when you decide. I think I determined that you should NOT have it upload after each shot. I do know for a fact that I have been able to shoot a lot of photos and then transfer the lot later. Also, check that your mobile device is not set to sleep. That would certainly kill the connection. Sorry, I can't be more helpful at the moment.
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The self-level still works...the lock function keeps the laser on while you manually turn the entire unit to get the angle you want. When the lock is not on, the laser will go off when the unit is tilted too far.
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i now use an IOS device with lightning. if i remember correctly though, this piece did not work very well.
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The problem I had with this laser was not the ease of turning it on/off, it was that sometimes it would not turn on at all and while shooting it would sometimes turn off on it's on. To answer your question though it was easy to turn on or off when it did work.
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Don't apply as much pressure and the laser won't activate......their is an on/off switch..best of luck. If it isn't broke, don't mess with it!!! Please support the 2nd Amendment