Getting the most out of Markr…

  • It can take a minute or so for the GPS to work out where you and the Markrs are so if you don’t see anything straight away be patient while your phone works it out.

    Older phones can take longer than newer models.

    Having both Bluetooth and WiFI on will help with location accuracy so it is best to have both of these on.

    If you are having issues finding Markrs on an Android device, this link may help resolve the issue: https://support.google.com/android/answer/3467281#location_accuracy

  • 3D objects only display in AR mode. When you are in 2D full screen mode there will only be a flat representation of the object.

  • The directional fields shown on a Markr link to the mapping app on your phone. By touching the arrow pointing to a destination your map application will open and you can use it for detailed directions to your destination.

  • Markr will automatically display all the text information according to the language selection of your phone. If your phone is set to French, the text will appear as French and so on…

    If you want to force the language to change you have to change the settings on your phone but BE CAREFUL, you have to know how to change it back if you end up displaying a language you don’t understand.

    If there are words in an image these will not appear in any other language other than the original in which the image was created. For example, if you take a photograph of an English STOP sign, it will still say STOP no matter what the language setting of your phone is.

    Automatic translation only works on “live” text.

  • Markrs use GPS to fix themselves to any location in the world.

    The smart phones ability to uderstand it’s GPS location means you can see local Markrs.

    However, GPS accuracy on smart devices is not accurate above +/- 5 metres and this can be further compromised by built up areas like inner city environments. It might take a minute or so for the phone to understand its GPS position if you are surrounded by tall buildings.

    The newer model phones have better hardware and software for enabling accurate GPS positioning.