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How can I connect my SWAROVSKI OPTIK dG with Merlin Bird ID?

Do I have to have the Swarovski dG app running at the same time as Merlin Bird ID?

The SWAROVSKI OPTIK dG will not connect to Merlin Bird ID - what should I be aware of?

How can I take a photo with the SWAROVSKI OPTIK dG in Merlin Bird ID and identify a bird?

What is the best distance in order to get a correct result of the automatic identification with Merlin Bird ID?

Will my pictures be saved if I switch from Merlin Bird ID to another app and take photos, or the screen is locked?

Can I change the SWAROVSKI OPTIK dG settings in the Merlin Bird ID app?


How can I connect my SWAROVSKI OPTIK dG with Merlin Bird ID?

You can activate the connection in the Merlin settings menu under "SWAROVSKI OPTIK dG". Once activated and connected to the dG Wi-Fi, the app automatically connects to the SWAROVSKI OPTIK dG. If you close the app and open it again at a later time, the app will automatically try to connect to the SWAROVSKI OPTIK dG again. If you do not want an automatic connection, you can deactivate the connection again in this menu item.

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Do I have to have the Swarovski dG app running at the same time as Merlin Bird ID?  

No, once you have connected your phone to the dG, you do not have to the SWAROVSKI OPTIK dG app running to use Merlin Bird ID.


The SWAROVSKI OPTIK dG will not connect to Merlin Bird ID - what should I be aware of?

Please check in your phone settings whether you are connected to another Wi-Fi network. This can be the case if you use the SWAROVSKI OPTIK dG at home and your phone is connected to your home network.
If you are unable to connect to the dG Wi-Fi, open the SWAROVSKI OPTIK dG app and reconnect to your device in this app. Then the Merlin Bird ID app should connect to the SWAROVSKI OPTIK dG again.


How can I take a photo with the SWAROVSKI OPTIK dG in Merlin Bird ID and identify a bird?

As soon as there is a connection to the SWAROVSKI OPTIK dG (you can see an active connection in the status bar), click on "Photo ID" and then select "Use SWAROVSKI OPTIK dG". As soon as you have taken a photo, this photo will appear in the app. Zoom the photo until your bird fills in the black box and click on "Next". After you have confirmed location and date, you will receive the automatic bird identification result.



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What is the best distance in order to get a correct result of the automatic identification with Merlin Bird ID?

This is a tricky question! Depending on the size of the bird, photo quality, and the lighting conditions, the possible distance can vary. Try to time the photo so that the bird is still, and in profile. The more details of the bird are visible (color, pattern, etc.), the better the quality of the automatic identification.


Will my pictures be saved if I switch from Merlin Bird ID to another app and take photos, or the screen is locked?

Yes, as soon as you use the Merlin Bird ID again, all the pictures you have taken in the meantime will be loaded and saved in your photo gallery. Up to ten photos in the background are possible.


Can I change the SWAROVSKI OPTIK dG settings in the Merlin Bird ID app?

No, changes to the settings can only be made in the SWAROVSKI OPTIK dG app.