The public map is a curated New York City preview. The steps below describe the beta
app, where hotspots are actually contributed. See Product status.
The flow
Contribute
Anyone in the beta can share a hotspot through the Linkr app. Sharing records the hotspot’s name, location, network type, and access settings so it can be discovered. Sharing does not require special hardware. If you have internet access and a way to create a wireless access point, you can contribute.Discover
Shared hotspots appear on the map. Users browse the map to find connectivity near them or in a place they are interested in. For each hotspot, the map shows its location, network type, signal, security, speed, and the contributor’s notes.Access
Access is where Linkr is headed next. Today the app helps you find hotspots and read their details. Automatic connection — where the app joins a network for you — is on the roadmap, not in the current build.Linkr is not a passive directory. The direction is a network where contributions become
discoverable and, over time, directly accessible.