The Rip Curl Search App allows you to upload your surf session data from your SearchGPS watch to the Rip Curl cloud servers using your iPhone. In addition, the app transfers Quickfix satellite orbit data to your watch.


To pair your iPhone, iPad or iPod with your SearchGPS watch follow these steps:


1. Ensure your device is compatible here. *insert link once article made*


2. Make sure that your SearchGPS watch and mobile device are close to each other.


3. On your iPhone, make sure Bluetooth is enabled.


4. On your SearchGPS watch navigate to MENU > SURF > SYNC. 


5. On the Search iPhone App navigate to MENU > Watch.


After a few seconds the devices will pair. Click "SYNC NOW" on your iPhone to download any available surfs and upload the latest satellite orbit paths to your SearchGPS watch.  



Trouble Shooting


1. Ensure your SearchGPS watch is in SYNC mode and has “PAIRING” flashing on the screen.  Choose “WATCH” menu item on your Search iPhone App. Press “Sync now” when your watch is connected.


2. Uninstall and reinstall Rip Curl Search App.

To uninstall hold your finger on the App icon.  The press the “x” when it appears.  Don’t worry.  All your surfs and settings are saved on the Rip Curl cloud server.


3. Once you've downloaded and reinstalled Rip Curl Search App try syncing in your SearchGPS watch again.


4. Check if your device is compatible here. *insert link once article made*


5. If Rip Curl Search App still doesn't connect to your SearchGPS watch, perform “SYSTEM RESET” under watch settings menu. Please Note: You will lose any surfs on the watch if you perform a system reset. We recommend connecting to the Rip Curl Desktop “Search Connect” App, to transfer your surfs from the watch before performing “System reset”.


Please contact us if Rip Curl Search App still doesn't sync when you connect your SearchGPS watch.