Map & Waypoints
The Map tab shows all nodes that have shared a position, overlaid on an Apple Maps base layer.
Node Pins
Each node that has reported a GPS position appears as a coloured circle pin on the map. The green solid line shows a directly connected node; orange dashed lines show nodes reached via the mesh. A purple star marks a waypoint. Tap a pin to see the node name, last heard time, signal info, and a shortcut to send a direct message.
Pins update automatically when a new position packet is received from the mesh.
Filtering Nodes on the Map
Tap the filter button (funnel icon, line.3.horizontal.decrease.circle) in the bottom-right toolbar to open the Map Filters sheet. When any filter is active, the icon appears filled to indicate filtering is in effect.
| Filter | Description |
|---|---|
| Via LoRa | Show only nodes heard directly over LoRa radio |
| Via MQTT | Show only nodes bridged through MQTT |
| Online | Show only nodes heard within the last 2 hours |
| Encrypted | Show only nodes using PKI encryption |
| Favorites | Show only nodes you have starred as favourites |
| Distance | Limit to nodes within a chosen radius of your current location |
| Hops Away | Slider from All to 7 — restricts by hop count (0 = direct only) |
| Roles | Filter by one or more device roles (e.g. Router, Client, Repeater) |
Tip — Checking LoRa range Enable the Via LoRa filter and disable Via MQTT to see only nodes reachable directly over radio, which is useful for assessing whether a direct LoRa link is feasible.
Map Layers
Tap the layer icon (top-right) to switch between:
| Layer | Description |
|---|---|
| Standard | Default Apple Maps street/satellite hybrid |
| Satellite | Aerial imagery |
| GeoJSON Overlays | Custom map layers loaded from .geojson files in the app’s file storage |
Waypoints
Waypoints are named points of interest you can share across the mesh.
Creating a Waypoint
- Long press anywhere on the map.
- Enter a name, optional description, and lock icon (to limit editing to the creator).
- Tap Save — the waypoint broadcasts to all nodes on the primary channel.
Editing a Waypoint
Tap an existing waypoint pin, then tap Edit. Changes broadcast to the mesh immediately.
Deleting a Waypoint
Tap the waypoint, then tap Delete. The deletion broadcasts to all nodes.
Node Trail
When a node has reported multiple positions over time, a trail line connects the historical positions on the map, showing the node’s path.
Your Location
Your current GPS position appears as a blue dot (standard iOS location indicator). Enable position broadcasting in Settings → Position to share your location with the mesh.