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Coverage

This page has not been fully updated to represent the latest state of the Helium Network following the migration to Solana on April 18, 2023.

Coverage provides visibility for Hotspots that transfer device packets as well as the status of those Hotspots within Console.

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To learn more about Coverage in Console, check out our Tips & Tricks video here.

Identify Hotspots that hear devices

Coverage makes it easy to identify which Hotspots have transferred an organization’s device packets. The Coverage Breakdown list is automatically populated with Hotspots that have sent traffic in the last 24 hrs for devices belonging to the Organization.

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Only Hotspots that have successfully transferred packets are displayed on the Coverage Breakdown tab. To show all Hotspots on this tab within range of the device, turn on Multiple Packets here and choose to purchase all packets. Assuming there is sufficient Data Credit balance, Console will purchase packets from all the Hotspots that heard the device and display them.

My Hotspots is a simple way to filter and view only Hotspots users want to see. Select the flag icon next to a Hotspot name for it to appear in the My Hotspots list.

If a Hotspot has not transferred data but is still of interest, simply navigate to Hotspot Search run a search for it, and it will appear in the My Hotspots list. Users can also use a wallet address and all Hotspots associated with that wallet address will appear.

Monitoring Hotspots stats and status

Coverage displays a number of Hotspots details including Hotspot location, packets transferred, and number of devices that it’s “seen”.

Simply click a Hotspot name to view more detailed Hotspot stats. Depending on the tab, users can display overall stats (Statistics tab) or a list of the devices heard from the last 24 hours with the My Devices Heard tab.

Clicking any device name takes users to the specific device page for more details.

Create Hotspot Aliases

Coverage allows users to easily create an alias for easier identification of the Hotspot. Click a Hotspot name, then under its animal name, click No Alias to define an Alias.

Creating Hotspot Aliases

Coverage allows users to easily create an alias for easier identification of the Hotspot. Click a Hotspot name, then under its animal name, click No Alias to define an Alias.

Group Hotspots

The Coverage feature allows users to create Hotspot groups for easy management. To be added to a group, Hotspots must initially be followed and appear in the My Hotspots area. To add Hotspots to My Hotspot list check here.

Creating a Hotspot group

  • On the left-hand menu, choose Coverage.
  • Under My Hotspot Groups, click + Create Hotspot Group, and enter the group name (minimum 3 characters).

Adding a Hotspot to a group

Before a Hotspot can be added to a group it must be followed and appear in the My Hotspots list.

  • Under My Hotspots, select the desired Hotspot row, and under the Groups column click and choose the name of the desired Group to add the Hotspot. Note: Hotspots can belong in multiple groups.

Removing a Hotspot from a group

A Hotspot can easily be removed from a group. Note: this action only removes the Hotspot from the group, and it will continue to appear in the My Hotspots list.

  • Under My Hotspots Group, click the Group that includes the Hotspot(s) you want to remove.
  • Select the row of the Hotspot to remove and under the Groups column click the blue check next to the group name. The Hotspot is removed from the group. Note: Hotspots can belong in multiple groups.

Modifying groups

Groups can be renamed or deleted.

  • Under My Hotspots Group, click the Group you want to:
    • Rename: Click Rename Hotspot Group, type the name, and click Submit.
    • Delete: Click Delete Hotspot Group. A confirmation message appears with Hotspots in the group. Click Submit to delete the group. Note: Hotspots in a deleted group will continue to appear in the My Hotspots list, and this action only deletes the group.