Welcome to Nova!

Let's get you set up in just a few minutes.

1
Connect Your Nova

Plug in the power adapter and connect the barrel jack to your Nova.

Connect the included power adapter to the barrel jack port on the back of your NOVA.

2
Wi-Fi Setup

Nova communicates through its light bar. Watch for these states after powering on.

Scrolling Blue Searching for Wi-Fi
Flashing Red Check Wi-Fi credentials
Tip

Wait for scrolling blue after boot before proceeding.

3
Connect to Wi-Fi

Enter your network details to connect Nova.

MyHomeNetwork
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Tip

SSID is case-sensitive! Make sure it matches exactly.

4
Scan QR Code

When you see scrolling blue lights, show the generated QR code to the NOVA's cameras.

Scan this code to join our Discord community

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Hold QR code 1 foot or 0.5m away. Not too close!

Tip

Hold steady for 3-5 seconds until the lights change.

5
Choose the Right Ball

NOVA tracks spin using golf balls that have clear, high-contrast markings.

Use These
Black dots
Callaway RPT, Titleist RPT
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Black chevrons
TaylorMade TP5 Pix
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Avoid These
Colorful
Low IR contrast
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Single logo
Not enough reference points
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Factory-printed graphics lead to more consistent reads.

6
Position Your Nova

Place on a flat surface. Align ball with the blue dot on the right side, 10-12 inches away.

10-12"
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This is about one golf grip between Nova and the ball.

7
Test Your Setup

Nova is connected! Let's verify everything works. Take a short chip shot.

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Take a short chip shot

Watch the dashboard for your shot data to appear. If it shows up, you're all set!

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You're All Set!

NOVA is set up and ready to go. Hit the links!

Open Dashboard

Need Help?

If you run into any issues during setup, we're here to help.