What Is the Master Pod and Where Should You Place It?
The master pod is the main communication point between the Sportreact app and the other pods in your set.
It connects directly to the app and then communicates with the remaining pods. In the system, the master pod is identified as Pod 0.
Why Is the Master Pod Important?
Every Sportreact set must have one master pod.
Without Pod 0, the other pods cannot communicate correctly with the app, and the set will not function.
If the master pod is turned off, disconnected, or removed from the set, communication with the remaining pods may be lost.
To continue using the set, you will need to complete the pod setup process again so the system can assign a new master pod.
Where Should You Place the Master Pod?
For smaller setups where the pods are positioned close together, the master pod can usually be placed anywhere within the activity area.
For larger setups, place the master pod as close to the center as possible.
This is especially important when:
- Timing gates are positioned far apart
- Pods are spread across a large field or training area
- Obstacles or long distances separate the pods
- You are experiencing unstable pod connections
Placing the master pod near the center reduces the distance between it and the other pods, helping maintain a more stable and reliable connection throughout the activity.
How to Identify the Master Pod
Once the pods are set up, each pod displays its assigned number.
The pod displaying 0 is the master pod.
Before starting a large activity, check where Pod 0 is positioned and move it closer to the center of the setup when necessary.
You can rename your Master pod by clicking on it under Settings -> Pods. This could be especially useful if you have separated your set into two and would like to differentiate the sets.
Important: Do not turn off or remove Pod 0 while using the set.
When the master pod is unavailable, the remaining pods may lose their connection to the app. If this happens, return to Settings → Pods → Setup and configure the set again by following the steps here: Set reorganization