Home Original

STEP 1 Download the SwiftPaws app. Select the appropriate app store for your phone:   STEP 2 Get a compatible battery that will suit your needs. The larger the mAh number, the larger the capacity, which means more motor run time on a single charge. See this article: Home Original Battery Buying ...

Your Home Original drive requires a  LiPo (Lithium Polymer) battery. Be sure to confirm that the battery you choose meets the following specifications. LiPo battery Battery Pack Specifications: 11.1 volts 3 cells (3S) 1550 mAh  - this can be variable - the larger the number - the longer it will...

This link takes you to our Home Original guide which walks you through everything from unboxing to chase time. Each step has a short video and helpful tips. If you don't find what you're looking for email support@swiftpaws.com

Maxim courses sizes for Home Original is 200 feet - possibly up to 300 feet. This is assuming a course using just one field pulley. Your actual course size will vary so we cannot guarantee an exact size - as there are multiple factors that affect course size. Depending your specific conditions/t...

The technique for adjusting the line tension is the same for all home lure systems.

The size of the course is completely adjustable. The kit ships with a roll of line which you cut to the size course that best suits your space and needs - up to the maximum size limit specific to each kit. - You can tie more line on to the existing line to create a larger course. - You simply cut...

These are the knots we use to tie the line together. And to tie the flag/lure onto the line

Replacing the flag Note: the video shows the Chase ourse, but the process is the same for all SwiftPaws Home lure courses.

How to tell if you have a Legacy drive - or a GEN3 (Bluetooth enabled) drive. If your drive was shipped prior to June 28th 2024, you have the Legacy drive and remote! Be sure to look for articles specific to your Legacy equipment. If your drive was shipped after June 27th, 2024 - you have a GEN...

The SwiftPaws app is compatible with all Bluetooth enabled SwiftPaws devices. (Chase; GEN3 Home Original; GEN3 Home Plus). If you have a legacy drive it will not be compatible with the app. Once the App is paired with one of the SwiftPaws Bluetooth enabled devices

Closing the app completely video

 Reset account in the app video

Legacy vs. Universal remote. They are not interchangeable. Seek and follow the information and instructions for your specific remote.  When reaching out to support about your remote, be sure to mention which remote you have. The older Legacy equipment requires the legacy remote to operate it. It...

Press the power button once to turn on the remote. This starts the 90 second play session timer. It will automatically shut off after 90 seconds. Tip: wait to turn the remote on until you're ready to run!

To turn on the remote. Press the power button once. The remote will vibrate three times and the LED begins to blink green. The LED will continue to flash until the remote pairs with the drive & you move the white trigger wheel in either direction. This also starts the 90 second play session...

The Legacy remote syncs automatically to the main drive unit - but they must remain within 10-15 feet to maintain this connection 👍 Be sure to begin with a fully charged battery in the main drive. 1. Turn the drive on - it will sound the "start up" beeps (three increasing in tone)       a. it wi...

Pairing the GEN3 Home Original & Plus drives with the optional Universal Remote.

The Legacy remote controller syncs with the main drive and must remain withing 10-15 feet of the drive to maintain this connection. It ships already calibrated. It uses a replaceable CR123A battery which lasts 2 or more years. Do not use rechargeable batteries. TURN IT ON Press the power switch...

The Universal remote controller is an optional accessory that is only compatible with the app controlled kits. (Chase, and the newer GEN3" Home Plus and Home Original kits that shipped after June27th, 2025. The GEN 3 drives have the teal colored FCC label inside the battery compartment). It sync...

The Legacy Remote has a pink dog on the handle. The CR123A battery is good for two years or more - so if the remote won't turn on; suddenly stops; or runs intermittently - it is usually due to the battery becoming jarred loose. DO NOT USE ANY TOOL TO REMOVE THE BATTERY - IT WILL SLIP AND DAMAG...

The universal Remote has a white dog on the handle. It ships with a CR123A battery which is good for two years or more - so if the remote won't turn on; suddenly stops; or runs intermittently - it is usually due to the battery becoming jarred loose. DO NOT USE ANY TOOL TO REMOVE THE BATTERY - ...

The cover is secured so that it only comes off when you want it to! To close, just slip into position until it snaps into place.

The Home Original drive requires a 3 cell, 11.1v Lipo battery You may purchase a compatible battery anywhere LiPo batteries are sold using these specs: 11.1v LiPo battery - this number should not vary 3 cell (3S) - this number should not vary 1550 mAh - this is the capacity - this number can va...

The Home Original drive requires a three cell, (3S) 11.1v LiPo battery - for this battery: 12.6v - Maximum capacity voltage (this number slowly declines over time - this is normal) 9.6v - Minimum voltage - the voltage should not drop below this. 11.1v is the nominal voltage (also called "storage...

WHEN and HOW MUCH to charge your LiPo battery is a bit of a balancing act that just takes a bit of planning. When a battery arrives working but then suddenly goes bad due to not following the instructions for charging, use and storage, it is not a warranty issue. So become very familiar with all ...

WARNING!! Attempting to charge the battery while operating the SwiftPaws drive will result in damage to the battery, charger & drive unit and may even cause a fire. Always disconnect the charger from the battery before attempting to operate the drive. The battery CANNOT be charged while als...

Unplug the LiPo battery when not actively in use. The battery will continue to drain even with the power turned off.  If the voltage drops below the minimum voltage - this will permanently damage the battery. Protect your investment - ALWAYS disconnect the battery from the drive when not in use e...

Batteries on the SwiftPaws website are shipped directly from Powerhobby For questions or customer support email: support@powerhobby.com Or call 800-380-3737 Powerhobby 256 US Highway 202/31 N Flemington, NJ 08822

The HotRC charger has a display window that shows the present charge of the battery when it is plugged in. Use the charger away from flammables and monitor it while in use. Plug the charger in first to make sure it is getting power. The readout will show 000 (it may take a few moments to display...

The HotRC charger can charge both the 11.1v and the 14.8v batteries: Line up the tabs on the connector with the notches in the appropriate charger port Charge to the maximum capacity before each use - even if you only used it a little bit last time. Note: once the voltage stops increasing you...

First plug in the HotRC charger without a battery attached to make sure it's working. The voltage display will show 000 after a few moments. When you plug in your battery and the charger still reads all three zeros - the battery is dead. You can expect to replace the LiPo battery about once a y...

This charger only charges the 11.1v 3 cell Home Original LiPo battery. First plug the charger WITHOUT a battery connected to it - the LEDs should light up. You may notice it flashing between red and green very rapidly, this is normal. If one or more LEDs do not light up the charger is not workin...

It's not easy to determine if the charger is bad if it seems to be working.  But knowing how the charger works will help you determine of something's not working as expected. This article addresses both chargers that SwifPaws sells or has sold in the past.  Refer to the information related to the...

Home Original maximum course size is a range between 200 - 300 feet because many factors affect the actual maximum size course you might successfully run. The maximum size that your specific course will be may be a little, or quite a bit smaller. The limit to the course size is due to the power o...

Home Plus maximum course size is about 500 feet. Many factors affect the actual maximum size course you might successfully run. The maximum size that your specific course will be may be a little, or quite a bit smaller. The limit to the course size is due to the power of the motor & the speci...

The universal remote controller ships already calibrated. You should not need to recalibrate the remote but if everything is working as expected and the remote is not communicating with the drive, or if SwiftPaws support asks you to recalibrate it; here are the steps to take. Be sure all SwiftPa...