ASIAIR Plus computer connection

swoop1

Is it possible to control the ASIAIR Plus from a laptop?
If not, are there plans to make it a laptop/ desktop connectable device?
Thanks.

SpaceChef

swoop1

Not sure your OS, if Mac, you should be able to download the AsiAir ipad app.

johnpd

Its called BlueStacks. It is an Android emulator that can run the ASIAIR software.

JohnD

swoop1

Thanks all- I'm on a Windows laptop so shall give BlueStacks a go.

Corsair

swoop1 https://bbs.zwoastro.com/d/18040-how-to-setup-your-windows-1011-computer-with-bluestacks-5-to-run-asiair-app

aaronbass

While BlueStacks is an option I agree with OP on this, an application for a PC should not be out of the realm of possibilities. I find that BlueStacks or native emulators on my setup do not function very well and often crash. I've tried this method until i've beaten my head on a wall and it just isn't stable for me. Outside of buying another laptop, buying a pro version of windows for remote PC connection, having a desktop app would be hugely beneficial for me. My eyes are not what they used to be and trying to view something on a tablet/iphone, etc, is not ideal.

Corsair

aaronbass I agree that ZWO should make a version of the ASIAIR App that runs natively on Windows 10 and Windows 11 and MacOS and Linux. @PMTeam@ZWO @Tech@ZWO

On Windows 11, Windows Subsystem for Android does allow you to run the ASIAIR App, but Microsoft are deprecating the feature which is why I didn't mention it.

However, in the meantime, BlueStacks 5 (NOT BlueStacks X) should work. What's your current system? What problems are you experiencing?