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  • Updated Sidekick: bird monitor set up & bug fixes

    The latest version of the Sidekick app makes it easier to set up the audio bird monitoring on the DOC AI Cam. It also includes bug fixes and logging so we can diagnose what's happening if there are problems with the app.
  • Battery information available in more places

    The battery percentage for the DOC AI Cam is now shown in the Sidekick app and  on the new version of browse. This should make the management of your batteries much easier.
  • Updated Sidekick - with set up Wizard

    The new version of Sidekick now has a Wizard to guide you through the initial set up of your thermal camera/bird monitor. This includes a new help section, an easier way of setting up your APN and various bug fixes.
  • New version of Sidekick: simplified interface.

    A new version of the Sidekick App is available. This is used to configure the thermal camera. The new software simplifies the configuration.
  • Updated Android Sidekick App

    The new version of Sidekick for Android prompts you to update the location of the camera if it has changed and provides quick links to recently uploaded videos.
  • A new way of connecting to our cameras

    We have introduced a new way to connect to your thermal camera. The camera now sets up a Wi-Fi hotspot called bushnet that you connect to. You can then use your Sidekick app in the same way.
  • Test recordings and cows

    You can now make a test recording when you're setting up the camera. The camera will also make short recordings at the start and end of the recording window. We have also added a cow tag.
  • iOS Sidekick app now on the app store

    The thermal camera companion app, Sidekick is now available for iOS on the App store. It doesn't have full functionality yet, but you can use it to set up the camera and update its location.
  • Updated Bird Monitor and Sidekick apps.

    Two Android apps developed by the Cacophony Project have recently been updated: the Bird Monitor and Sidekick apps. Bird Monitor At the heart of t...
  • Camera updates: new lens, AI on camera, and more.

    I was recently asked what was new with the camera. As I looked at the work we had done recently, I thought it was worth sharing. New lens design ...
  • Software updates

    The team at The Cacophony Project are constantly developing the products they are working on. They currently have a team of 3 paid engineers and ha...