UNIKON-RACE | The fully cloud-based system for today and tomorrow
UNIKON RACE introduces a full cloud-based system that makes tracking and recording pigeons easier than ever.
You can manage everything via your smartphone (Android & iOS), without having to take a system with you to the club.
UNIKON-race bennefits
- Control and information directly via your smartphone
- Results are automatically forwarded to your club
- Your system is automatically logged out after the flight
- Compatible with both existing 2-field and ‘new 3-field ‘loft sensors, as well as existing club-antennas
- UNIKONRace checks every 3 minutes to ensure the loft sensors are functioning correctly.
- No maintenance costs, such as replacing batteries
- Easy to use and affordable for everyone
- Fancier- equipment can also be used at the club via the club-antenna
- Option to see live when pigeons arrives at other fanciers lofts.
- Clear and simple operation with the Race Manager
Check out everything you need to know on the UNIKON-RACE Youtube Channel
UNIKON RACE YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@UNIKON_race
Subtitles are available
Once the video is playing, you can select the subtitle you want.
There is a cog icon in the bottom right-hand corner. If you click on it, you can select the subtitles you want.
I don’t know how the system works, what can I do?
Follow this simple ‘faq’ or reach out to us by email or telephone
How important is the internet?
Very important: UNIKON RACE is a fully cloud-based system. Everything is transmitted via the internet to the reporting address, the club’s PC and smartphones.
What happens if the internet goes down?
As long as there has been contact with the server (purple light on RACE), all pigeons are recorded in accordance with the regulations. The system stores this data for approximately one week and sends it automatically as soon as the internet is available again.
What do the LED lights on RACE mean?
• Red = booting up
• Flashing green: for each recognised antenna = 1x green
• Blue: from weak to strong = Bluetooth connection to RACE = OK but OFF-LINE.
• Green: from weak to strong to lilac = connection is being established to the server.
• Lilac = ONLINE… everything is OK!
• Lilac/red = no antenna connected.
• The light changes from blue to green and immediately back to blue: the app wants to connect but the correct antenna is not connected. (The app has an amateur QR code but a club antenna is connected, or vice versa)
• Red: from weak to strong = update in progress: see smartphone/tablet display
If purple: • For every newly detected ring: 1 x green. • For every ring already detected: 1 x yellow. • When an antenna test card is on the receiving antenna: red
Is maintenance required?
No, there are no batteries or loose parts that need replacing.
How do software updates work?
Updates are installed automatically via the server.
Do I need to have internet at home?
Only if you want to use Wi-Fi. Without Wi-Fi, this isn’t necessary.
I don’t have internet or Wi-Fi at my loft, what now?
Any smartphone with a SIM card will do.
Does the fancier needs to take out a subscription?
Yes, the fancier does. He/she purchases UNIKON RACE including a one-year or multi-year subscription. You will automatically be notified before the term expires.
Does the club needs to take out a subscription?
The club needs to purchase UNION-Race…the first 5 years are subscription free
What about the warranty?
You receive a standard 2-year warranty, extendable to 5 years. In the event of a fault, you return the device and receive a replacement system immediately, often within 24 hours.
Can I connect two systems (for example, UNIKON RACE and Champ+) to my antennas at the same time?
Yes, this is possible using a PCF splitter cable.
Can two fanciers use a single UNIKON RACE?
No, unfortunately this is not possible.
If the internet at the club goes down, can we still basket the pigeons?
Yes. If the fixed internet provider goes down, a smartphone with a different provider can be used.
How exactly does that work?
QR codes are used. Each club has its own unique QR code. When this QR code is scanned using a smartphone from another provider, the basketing process can continue immediately.