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Kestrel Companion on Windows Pc

Developed By: nVisti, LLC

License: Free

Rating: 4,3/5 - 32 votes

Last Updated: December 27, 2023

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.10
Size 2.1 MB
Release Date January 25, 23
Category Sports Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices. [see more (2)]

What's New:
Version 10-------------- Complete overhaul of the user interface.- Added swiping capability to the main screen- Added range step sizes for easier increment /... [see more]

Description from Developer:
The Kestrel Companion application is the perfect complement to your Applied Ballistics Kestrel Weather Meter for remote viewing of your shooting solution. NOTE: For this applicati... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Kestrel Companion and install on Windows PC. Kestrel Companion is free Sports app, developed by nVisti, LLC. Latest version of Kestrel Companion is 1.10, was released on 2023-01-25 (updated on 2023-12-27). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 1,000. Overall rating of Kestrel Companion is 4,3. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 32 users, 23 users had rated it 5*, 2 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Kestrel Companion on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Kestrel Companion on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Kestrel Companion on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

  1. Install using BlueStacks
  2. Install using NoxPlayer

Step By Step Guide To Install Kestrel Companion using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Kestrel Companion" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Kestrel Companion on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Kestrel Companion" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 1.10.

Download Kestrel Companion 1.10 on Windows PC – 2.1 MB

The Kestrel Companion application is the perfect complement to your Applied Ballistics Kestrel Weather Meter for remote viewing of your shooting solution. NOTE: For this application to work it required that you are running version 4.83 and above of the Applied Ballistics Kestrel Firmware. In addition, it requires Bluetooth.

Now, you can mount your Applied Ballistics Kestrel device on a rotating weather-vane mount, update the range to target, and view the solution right on your phone – all without touching the Kestrel. The large display on your phone or tablet allows a quick view of the elevation and windage holds as well as the current weather conditions and gun parameters.
By placing the Applied Ballistics Kestrel in wind-capture mode, your shooting solution will automatically update on the display with the measured wind values and wind direction.

How It Works
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As of Applied Ballistics Kestrel firmware version 4.83, the developers at Applied Ballistics have added remote-control capability over the Bluetooth link. This allows for the range to target to be entered into the Kestrel Companion application and sent directly to the Kestrel. The Kestrel instantly computes the shooting solution and sends it back to the Companion application – displaying it for easy viewing.

Features
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1) Maximize the capability of your Applied Ballistics Kestrel by allowing it to directly measure the wind speed and direction and still easily view your shooting solution
2) Remote control of your Applied Ballistics Kestrel over the Bluetooth Link
3) View your shooting solution on a large screen

Enabling Live Wind Capture (Firmware Version 4.83)
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1) From the solution screen on your Applied Ballistics Kestrel, pressing the CAMERA button while Wind is highlighted will enter the Wind Capture mode.
2) The label will change to "W>" to indicate that the Wind Capture mode is enabled.
3) The moving 5-second average for windage and wind speed will be continually displayed on the wind line.
4) The 5-second rolling average wind measurement will be captured in Wind Speed 1 and the highest wind speed will be captured in Wind Speed 2. This allows you to accurately bracket the wind speed values as well as your shooting solution.
5) When in Wind Capture Mode and connected to the Kestrel Companion application, your windage holds will automatically update on your Android device.
Version 10
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- Complete overhaul of the user interface.
- Added swiping capability to the main screen
- Added range step sizes for easier increment / decrement of the range
Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices.
Allows applications to discover and pair bluetooth devices.