Frequently Asked Questions

Please check out our tutorial:

Please try this as a workaround:

Troubleshooting reconnection issues with compatible laser range finders   (Size: 355 KB)

Here is a workaround if you are having issues with the Kestrel 5700 and a LiNK compatible rangefinder reconnecting.

Please see this guide on how to update your Kestrel Firmware using Windows:

Please see this guide for updating Kestrel 5000 series units with MAC/OSX:

Please see this guide:

Kestrel 5700 with Hornady 4DOF Downloads

How to Connect a Kestrel 5700 with Hornady 4DOF to Kestrel LiNK Ballistics App   (Size: 227.9 KB)

Quick guide on connecting a Kestrel 5700 with Hornady 4DOF to the Kestrel LiNK Ballistics App

Make sure Bluetooth^® is turned ON on your phone. On the Kestrel, go to the Main Menu->Bluetooth and turn it ON. Press the center button while Bluetooth is highlighted and check to ensure that Conct is set to PC/Mobile and it shows Available. Next go to the application that you are connecting with on your phone and select the Kestrel as the device you would like to connect with. Please note: if you do not find the Kestrel on your phone’s “standard” Bluetooth connection screen, that does not mean that the Kestrel is not working properly. Please first go to the application and try to connect through the application. The Kestrel should connect.

Please see our guide for this Bluetooth issue: