Utilizing Asteri GNSS receivers within ESRI Field Maps on Android

This article discusses using an Asteri GNSS receiver within ESRI Field Maps for high precision location collection.  

Device and Software versions used:

• Asteri X3i GNSS Receiver
• Android Galaxy A16 5G Phone
• Android Version 14
• ESRI Field Maps app version 25.1.0

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Pairing the Asteri Xi-Series GNSS Receiver to an Android device

1. Turn on the Asteri receiver and place in clear view of the sky before you begin pairing to your Android device.
2. Open up the main settings within your Android device
3. Select CONNECTIONS
4. Select BLUETOOTH
5. Ensure Bluetooth is ON
6. Look for “ASTERI-(last 4 of SN)” in the list of Available Devices, and select it to connect.
7. You will receive a request to pair. Select PAIR
8. Your Asteri GNSS device is now paired to your Android device

If you are having trouble pairing, please refer to our Resolving Connection Issues Support Note.

Utilizing Asteri GNSS within Field Maps

1. Launch the Field Maps app on your iOS device and sign in if required. 
2. Click on the Profile icon in the upper left corner and select PROVIDER in the LOCATION SETTINGS section
3. Click ADD
4. The Asteri should be listed, click ADD next to Asteri Navigation #********* (full serial number displayed)
5. Adjust antenna height if you are using an external antenna and pole mount.
6. Click DONE to add. 
7. Select the Asteri Navigation #********* as the provider, and click BACK.
8. Click DONE to get out of the profile screen. 
9. Open your map to begin collection of data as normal

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Field Maps will now look to the Asteri for GPS corrections. You should notice the accuracy values being displayed at the top center of the map after some time.

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