Bushnell Wingman Remote Not Pairing - Need Help!

Golf Equipment
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I’m having some serious trouble getting my Bushnell Wingman remote to pair with my smartphone, and it’s driving me a bit nuts! I really want to take advantage of those GPS features and music playback on the golf course.

Here are a few details that might help:

  • Model: Bushnell Wingman
  • Smartphone: iPhone 12
  • Distance from remote to phone: about 3-5 feet

I’ve tried the following troubleshooting steps:

  • Resetting the remote
  • Ensuring Bluetooth is enabled on my phone
  • Trying to reconnect after uninstalling and reinstalling the app

Has anyone else faced this problem? What did you do to fix it? Any kind of tips or guides would be super helpful! I don’t want to miss out on all the cool features during my next round of golf. Thanks in advance!

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Have you tried turning off both devices and starting fresh? Sometimes a reboot is all it takes to get them to pair up properly!

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I haven’t done that! I’ll definitely try rebooting my devices. Thanks for the tip!

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Don’t forget to check the batteries in your remote. Low battery power can affect pairing and functionality!

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Good point! I think my batteries might be a bit old. I’ll replace them before trying again.

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I totally forgot about that! I’m more of a tech newbie. Thanks for the reminder!

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Also, have you ensured that Bluetooth is enabled on the device you’re trying to connect to? It’s a common oversight!

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If all else fails, consider doing a factory reset on the remote. It can solve persistent issues.

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Oh boy, I’m nervous about resetting it. Is it hard to set up again after that?

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It’s actually pretty straightforward! Just make sure you have your original pairing instructions handy. You got this!

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Thanks, I’ll look for them! Appreciate the support. Is this remote really as finicky as some say?

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I had similar issues pairing my Bushnell Wingman remote. Make sure your smartphone or GPS is not too old! Check the device compatibility list on the Bushnell website; it can save some time.

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Great advice! Also, simple things like restarting both devices can sometimes help. Have you tried that yet?

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From my experience, the Bushnell remote works best with smartphones that have Bluetooth 4.0 or higher. If you’re using older devices, it might just be incompatible.

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I can confirm what Paul said. My old GPS unit didn’t sync because it lacked the required Bluetooth version! But it pairs perfectly with my newer smartphone.

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Interesting! Can anyone confirm compatibility with specific iPhone models? I’ve seen mixed reviews.

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I’ve used the Wingman with an iPhone 12 and it was seamless! But my friend struggled with his iPhone 7. It seems to vary by model and software version.

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I’ll chime in here: my Wingman remote had trouble pairing with my Samsung Galaxy S8 until I updated its software. Check for updates on both devices!

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Exactly! Sometimes, it’s as simple as checking software updates. Any luck now?

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I’m starting to think these remotes were designed to frustrate us! Have you checked for interference from other Bluetooth devices in the area?

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