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When you open the Linkr app, you land on the map. This is the starting point for everything.
The app is in invitation-only beta. If you do not have access yet, see Requesting access.

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The four tabs

The app is organized into four tabs:
  • Map: the connectivity map, showing hotspots in the New York City dataset
  • Share: create and share a hotspot of your own
  • Hotspots: the hotspots you have shared
  • Profile: your details and settings

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Exploring the map

The map opens on New York City. You can:
  • Pan and zoom to move around
  • Tap a hotspot marker to open its details
  • Search for a location
Tapping a marker shows the hotspot’s name, speed, signal strength, network type, security, rating, and any note the contributor left.

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Sharing your first hotspot

To contribute a hotspot, go to the Share tab:
  1. Give the hotspot a name
  2. Choose whether to use your current location
  3. Pick a network type: Wi-Fi, Mobile data, or Router
  4. Set whether it is publicly available, and whether to allow international access
  5. Tap Share Hotspot
Your hotspot is saved and appears under the Hotspots tab.
In the current beta, the hotspots you create are stored on your device. Server-side accounts and syncing are on the roadmap — see Product status.

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What to explore next

  • Browse the map to see how the New York City dataset is laid out
  • Read hotspot details to understand the speed, signal, and security fields
  • Share a hotspot if you have connectivity to contribute