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Sky-Watcher SynScan Wi-Fi Adapter

BH #SKS30103 • MFR #S30103
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Sky-Watcher SynScan Wi-Fi Adapter
Key Features
  • Control GoTo Mount with a Smartphone
  • Free Android & iOS SynScan Pro WiFi App
  • Replaces SynScan Hand Controller
Unleash the full potential of your mount and telescope with the Sky-Watcher SynScan Wi-Fi Adapter. Using one of the two included cables—for equatorial or alt-az mounts—the module plugs into the same port as the SynScan hand controller and allows you to control any Sky-Watcher SynScan mount from your smartphone running the free SynScan Pro WiFi app for Android or iOS devices. With expanded functions and advanced features such as DSLR camera control, plus an easy-to-navigate interface, you can enjoy untethered control of your mount with the processing power of your mobile device at your fingertips.
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Sky-Watcher S30103 Overview

Unleash the full potential of your mount and telescope with the Sky-Watcher SynScan Wi-Fi Adapter. Using one of the two included cables—for equatorial or alt-az mounts—the module plugs into the same port as the SynScan hand controller and allows you to control any Sky-Watcher SynScan mount from your smartphone running the free SynScan Pro WiFi app for Android or iOS devices. With expanded functions and advanced features such as DSLR camera control, plus an easy-to-navigate interface, you can enjoy untethered control of your mount with the processing power of your mobile device at your fingertips.

UPC: 050234301039

Sky-Watcher S30103 Reviews

Great Product

By Greg
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-11-03

Bought this for my EQ6R-Pro as an alternative to the hand controller in case I want to do some visual work. I started using the SynScan Pro App with my Skywatcher Wave 150 mount and really liked it so I figured I would get this adapter so I can use the same app with the EQ6-R. Had a few problems starting out. After plugging the unit in and starting the app, the app would not connect to the adapter. It was giving me a "connection error" or "cannot find mount". After a few Google searches, possible culprits were bad cables, firmware updates, communication errors, etc. I crossed checked the cables with the hand controller and the cables were fine and the hand controller slewed the mount so that meant the motor board in the mount was fine and communicating. Next check was the WiFi adapter firmware. After downloading the SynScan WiFi Firmware Loader from the Skywatcher website (only for PC), and connecting to the WiFi hotspot the WiFi Adapter transmits, sure enough the firmware was out of date (Version 1.09 FE). The current firmware version is 1.10 (as of Nov 2026). I downloaded the current firmware version, updated the WiFi adapter via the firmware loader, and boom - the SynScan Wifi app started connecting instantly and slewing the mount. This particular WiFi adapter could have been sitting on store shelves or in a storage warehouse for a while so hopefully I'm helping someone out there if you run into similar issues. As others have said, the app has a lot more features and uses the GPS data on your phone so you don't have to enter it like you do on the hand controller. Now that it's updated, it works great. It's also convenient to be able to run it wirelessly. Great for older mounts that don't have internal WiFi or as an alternative to the SynScan hand controllers that come with the mounts.

Works great!

By Nolan
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2024-06-23

Much easier than using the hand control!

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Does it needs an external power source?

Does it needs an external power source?
Asked by: Ehud
This does not. It is powered from the Mount.
Answered by: Alex S
Date published: 2021-02-19

Does this work with Celestron scopes/mounts? ...

Does this work with Celestron scopes/mounts? (Specifically a NexStar SLT). In other words, can you use this instead of a Skylink module?
Asked by: Tim
According to Sky-Watcher the Sky-Watcher SynScan Wi-Fi Adapter BH #SKS30103 • MFR #S30103 will plug into the same port as the SynScan hand controller and allows you to control any Sky-Watcher SynScan mount from your smartphone running the free SynScan Pro WiFi app for Android or iOS devices. It is not compatible with Celestron.
Answered by: John
Date published: 2022-01-25

Does it work both from any standard web browser ...

Does it work both from any standard web browser AND from a smartphone app (iPhone & Android)?
Asked by: Steph
No, the Sky-Watcher SynScan Wi-Fi Adapter does not allow for control through a web browser. This can be used with the free SynScan Pro app for Android or iOS devices, or the Windows application.
Answered by: Yaakov
Date published: 2023-03-19
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