Getting started

This guide shows you how to use Emlid Corrections in Emlid Flow with Reach receivers.

Before you begin

To start using the Emlid corrections service, you need the following:

• supported model of the Reach receiver,
• Emlid Flow app installed,
• An Emlid account to activate the license and use Emlid Corrections.
• Internet connection to receive corrections. When connected via Bluetooth in Emlid Flow, Reach automatically uses your mobile device's internet connection—no additional setup is required.

Downloading Emlid Flow

To manage your Reach receiver and get access to the service, download the Emlid Flow app on your iOS or Android device.

Using Reach with Android devices

Some Android devices have battery optimization enabled by default. Make sure you disable it for Emlid Flow to avoid disconnection.

Connecting to Reach

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At the moment, Emlid Corrections is available only when the receiver is connected over Bluetooth (BLE).

To connect to your Reach receiver using Bluetooth, follow these steps:

1. Enable Bluetooth on your smartphone or tablet.

2. Open the Emlid Flow app. When prompted, do the following depending on the platform:

   • On iOS, allow Bluetooth access so the app can find and connect to Reach receivers. Then, allow local network access so it can discover and connect to Reach receivers over Wi-Fi.
   • On Android, allow Bluetooth access so the app can find and connect to Reach receivers. Then, allow notifications to help maintain the connection and receive corrections from the receiver.
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   The required permissions may vary between Android versions. Devices running Android 12 and earlier typically require fewer permissions than Android 13 and later.

   These permissions are required for full receiver functionality. After you grant them, the receiver will appear in the list and the app connect to it automatically. If multiple Reach receivers are available, tap the receiver you want to connect to and wait for the connection to complete.

   

3. Once connected, check for firmware updates. If an update is available, a red dot will show next to the Settings section. Update the receiver firmware.

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   This step is optional, but we recommend updating your receiver regularly to ensure full functionality and access to the latest features. For more details, check out the How to update firmware guide.

   

Now you can proceed with creating an Emlid account.

Creating Emlid account

An Emlid account allows you to sync your projects between Emlid Flow and Emlid Flow 360 as well as between different devices, and instantly save the progress of your survey. To sync projects, you need an Emlid account and an internet connection. Once you’re logged in, every change in your projects will be synced in real-time. You can have access to all your project data, custom coordinate systems, code libraries, and NTRIP profiles across your devices.

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Using an Emlid account, you can access our Community forum and Emlid Caster.

To create an Emlid account, follow the steps below:

1. Open Emlid Flow and go to the Profile tab.

   

2. Tap the Log in button. You will be redirected to the Emlid account creation page.

3. To create an account, go to the Sign Up tab.

4. Type in your email and password in the corresponding fields.

5. Tap the SIGN UP button.

6. Verify your email address by following the on-screen instructions.

After creating an Emlid account, you can activate your free year of Emlid Corrections or apply a license code.

Activating license code

If you purchased a Reach receiver bundled with Emlid Corrections, you'll receive a license code. Activating the license also automatically applies the included free one-year subscription to the same receiver. To activate the license code, do as follows:

1. Open Emlid Flow and connect to your Reach receiver via BLE.

2. In Settings, tap Activate now to start using Emlid Corrections.

   

3. If you haven’t signed in to your Emlid account, sign in now.

   

4. After that, tap I have a license code.

   

5. Tap Enter license code.

   

6. Enter the license code and then tap Activate.

   
   

   Once activation is complete, you'll see the subscription expiration date. The included free one-year subscription is automatically combined with the subscription from your license code.

   

7. Tap OK, and you’ll see the Emlid Corrections screen. Go outside and make sure there are no nearby obstructions or sources of electromagnetic interference. Once corrections are active, wait for the FIX solution status in the top-right corner of Emlid Flow.

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   At the moment, Emlid Corrections are available only through Emlid Flow using your mobile device’s internet connection. This means the receiver must be connected to Emlid Flow via Bluetooth (BLE).

   

In good conditions, Reach gets FIX within a few seconds of receiving corrections.

Activating free year

Every compatible Reach receiver includes a free one-year subscription to Emlid Corrections. Activate it in Emlid Flow to start using the service:

1. Open Emlid Flow and connect to your Reach receiver via Bluetooth (BLE).

2. In Settings, tap Activate now to start using Emlid Corrections. If you didn’t log in to your Emlid account, do it now.

   

3. If you haven’t signed in to your Emlid account, sign in now.

4. After that, tap Activate a free year to start using Emlid Corrections.

   

5. Tap Activate a free year. The free one-year subscription is tied to the receiver on which it is activated and cannot be transferred to another Reach receiver. Once activation is complete, you'll see the subscription expiration date.

   

6. Tap OK, and you’ll see the Emlid Corrections screen. Go outside and make sure there are no nearby obstructions or sources of electromagnetic interference. Once corrections are active, wait for the FIX solution status in the top-right corner of Emlid Flow.

   
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   At the moment, Emlid Corrections are available only through Emlid Flow using your mobile device’s internet connection. This means the receiver must be connected to Emlid Flow via Bluetooth (BLE).

If you purchase an Emlid Corrections license code from your local dealer or the Emlid Store, enter the license code in Emlid Flow as follows:

1. In Settings, tap Correction input, and then Emlid corrections.

   

2. Near the Emlid corrections cell, tap the pencil icon.

3. On the opened screen, tap Enter license code section.

   
   

4. Enter the obtained code. The purchased subscription will be added to the remaining free period, and the updated expiration date is displayed.

   

You can now start using the Emlid Corrections service.