Live TrackMan Connection — FAQ

What is the live TrackMan connection?

MotionEdge can connect directly to a TrackMan launch monitor on your local network and receive shot data in real time. Every time TrackMan detects a shot, MotionEdge automatically captures a swing video with its own camera and pairs it with the full set of TrackMan radar metrics — ball speed, carry, spin, club path, face angle, and 30+ more measurements.

No file exports. No emailed reports. No Windows laptop required. Just connect and hit balls.

How is this different from importing a stroke file or report?

The live connection is the only method that gives you video capture and radar data together without needing TrackMan's Windows software.

Why would I use this instead of TrackMan's own video?

Two big reasons:

1. TrackMan only records video in Swing Analytics mode. If you're playing a virtual course, doing on-course practice, or running a game mode on TrackMan — no video capture. TrackMan focuses on the simulation, not your swing video. With MotionEdge connected, you get video of every swing regardless of what mode TrackMan is running.

2. TrackMan's iOS apps don't let you export videos easily. The Windows Performance Studio can export stroke files and create reports with videos. The iPad and iPhone TrackMan apps can't. If you're on an outdoor range using an iPad with TrackMan — which is far more convenient than hauling a laptop to the range — you're stuck. Your radar data is there but your videos are trapped in the TrackMan app.

MotionEdge solves both problems. It captures its own video, pairs it with the radar data, and everything lives on your device — ready for analysis, AI coaching, and sharing.

How do I set it up?

1. Set up your phone or iPad on a tripod pointing at your hitting position — same as any MotionEdge recording session
2. Make sure your device is on the same Wi-Fi network as the TrackMan — both devices must be on the same subnet
3. Open the camera in MotionEdge (tap the camera button from the Sessions tab, All Swings tab, or Session Hub) and select TrackMan as the capture mode from the mode picker at the top of the camera screen
4. Connect to the TrackMan — MotionEdge will scan your network for TrackMan devices automatically. If it doesn't find one, you can enter the IP address of the TrackMan unit manually
5. Make sure the camera is active and in capture mode — the camera must be on and ready to record for the TrackMan shot notification to trigger video capture
6. Start hitting balls — each time TrackMan detects a shot, MotionEdge automatically captures the video and receives the radar data

That's it. Every swing appears in your session with video and full TrackMan metrics paired together.

How do I set the center aim point (target line)?

When you connect directly to a TrackMan, the radar needs to know where you're actually aiming. Without that reference, metrics like Club Path, Face Angle, Launch Direction, and Push/Pull are measured against whatever direction the TrackMan unit was last calibrated for — not against the target you're actually hitting at. On a new range, in a new bay, or after the unit has been moved, this can be off by several degrees, which throws off every directional metric.

MotionEdge has a built-in Setup Aimpoint tool that uses the TrackMan's own camera to align the target line for you. It's the same calibration you'd do in TrackMan's own software, just packaged as a simple tap workflow.

Where to find it

1. Tap the camera button and select TrackMan as the capture mode
2. Once connected to your TrackMan unit, the connection sheet shows a Setup Aimpoint button (with a crosshair / scope icon)
3. Tap it — the screen switches to a full-screen Aim Target view

If the button isn't visible, you're not connected yet. Connect first, then the button appears.

How the workflow goes

When Aim Target opens, MotionEdge pulls a still snapshot from the TrackMan's camera — you see exactly what the radar sees down the range, with an orange crosshair overlay.

1. Tap directly on your actual target in the camera image — a fairway target, a flag, the center stripe of a virtual fairway, etc. The crosshair jumps to that spot.
2. Use the nudge buttons (left / right) for fine adjustment if you can't tap precisely on the target the first time.
3. Watch the angle readout — it shows the current target angle in degrees relative to the TrackMan's center, plus the lateral offset in meters at your target distance. When the crosshair sits on your true target, that angle is what gets saved as the aim line.
4. Tap Save to push the new target position to the TrackMan unit. From that point on, all directional metrics are measured against your actual target.

The setting persists on the TrackMan itself until you change it (or until the unit's session resets), so you typically only need to do this once at the start of a session — or after moving the unit, swapping bays, or changing target distance significantly.

When does the aim point need re-setting?

Most often:

• New session / new bay. Anytime the TrackMan has been moved, even just to clean the floor, the aim line may need to be refreshed.
• Different target on the same range. Switching between hitting at a 150-yard flag and a 250-yard target changes the lateral offset at distance. The angle stays valid, but if you want exact "push/pull" feedback, re-aim at the new target.
• You see directional metrics that look off. If every shot is reading +3° club path when you know it shouldn't be, the aim line is probably off by 3°. Re-setup is faster than second-guessing your swing.
• Outdoor range setups specifically. The TrackMan isn't bolted down outdoors — even a small bump while moving the unit around can throw the aim off by a couple of degrees.

In indoor simulator bays with the unit in a permanent mount, the aim point typically holds across sessions. You may not need to re-set it every time.

Tips for an accurate aim

• Pick a high-contrast target. A red flag against green grass, the painted center line of a virtual fairway, a bright marker — anything with clear edges helps you tap precisely.
• Tap the target itself, not the green or ground in front of it. The aim line is a direction, not a distance. The lateral position of the target is what matters.
• Confirm with a baseline shot. After saving, hit a straight intentional shot. The Launch Direction reading should be close to 0°. If it's consistently biased, nudge the aim point in the opposite direction and save again.
• The aim is independent of where you set up to hit. You don't need to stand in a perfectly aligned position — you just need to tell the radar where you're trying to send the ball.

This whole flow works whether you're using MotionEdge alongside TrackMan's own software or as your only TrackMan client. The aim point is stored on the TrackMan unit itself.

Do I need permission from the TrackMan operator?

No. MotionEdge listens for shot notifications from the TrackMan unit — it doesn't take over operator control. The TrackMan continues running normally for whoever is operating it. You can use MotionEdge alongside TrackMan Performance Studio, the TrackMan iOS app, or any other software connected to the unit. Nothing changes on the TrackMan side.

Can I use MotionEdge as the only software with TrackMan?

Yes. If you have access to a TrackMan unit and just want to use MotionEdge — no TrackMan software at all — that works. MotionEdge connects directly to the radar hardware.

In standalone mode, you can set the target line within MotionEdge so the radar has a reference direction for your shots. This is useful on an outdoor range where you're aiming at a specific target and want accurate directional data (club path, face angle, launch direction relative to your target). The full workflow is in the "How do I set the center aim point (target line)?" section above — same flow whether you're running MotionEdge standalone or alongside other TrackMan software.

What's the outdoor range use case?

This is where the live connection really shines. Here's the scenario:

You're at an outdoor range or facility with a TrackMan. Maybe it's your own unit, maybe it's a shared range setup. You have your iPad or iPhone with you — not a Windows laptop.

Without MotionEdge: You can use the TrackMan iOS app to see your numbers shot by shot. But you can't export the videos. You can't create stroke files or shareable reports. When you leave the range, your video data stays locked in the TrackMan app.

With MotionEdge connected: Your iPad or iPhone is on a tripod capturing every swing. Each shot gets paired with TrackMan data automatically. When you're done:

• You have every swing video on your device
• Every video has full radar data attached
• You can run AI coaching that correlates your body positions with ball flight
• You can export the session as a .mef file and send it to your coach
• You can review and analyze at home, days or weeks later

You get the convenience of the iOS TrackMan app (no laptop needed) with the full export and analysis capabilities that previously required Windows Performance Studio.

What about indoor simulator sessions?

Same setup, different value. At an indoor studio:

• Playing virtual golf or on-course practice? TrackMan doesn't capture video in these modes. MotionEdge does — you get video of every swing even while playing Pebble Beach on the simulator.
• Running alongside Performance Studio? The facility uses their Windows setup for their workflow. You have your phone on a tripod getting your own videos and data. No conflict — both run at the same time.
• Want to keep your data? Indoor facilities may not give you access to export your session. With MotionEdge connected, you already have it.

What radar metrics do I get?

All of them — the same 30+ metrics you'd get from a stroke file or report import:

Ball flight: Ball Speed, Launch Angle, Launch Direction, Spin Rate, Spin Axis, Carry, Total Distance, Max Height, Landing Angle, and more

Club delivery: Club Speed, Attack Angle, Club Path, Face Angle, Face to Path, Dynamic Loft, Spin Loft, Smash Factor, and more

The data comes directly from the radar unit in real time — the same raw measurements TrackMan's own software receives.

Can I share sessions from a live connection?

Yes. Sessions captured via the live connection are regular MotionEdge sessions. You can:

• Export as a .mef file — send to your coach, another device, or a friend (see the Sharing Sessions FAQ)
• Run AI coaching — the AI gets your pose analysis from the video AND all the radar data, enabling deep correlations between your mechanics and ball flight
• Review offline — frame-by-frame video, overlays, metrics — all available anytime, no TrackMan connection needed after capture

What do I need for setup?

• An Apple Watch is not required for the live connection (but if you're wearing one, you'll get Watch metrics too — tempo, hand speed, release quality — on top of the TrackMan data)
• Your device and the TrackMan must be on the same local network (same Wi-Fi / same subnet)
• A tripod or stable mount for your phone or iPad — you need the camera pointed at your swing position
• MotionEdge in TrackMan camera mode with the camera active and ready to capture