Home Plus

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 Plus Battery Buying Gui...

Your Home Plus 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: 14.8 volt 4 cell (4S) 5000 mAh - this can be variable - the larger the number - the longer it will last on...

This link takes you to our Home Plus 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 Plus is 750 feet for SwiftPaws Home Plus. 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/terrain/number of pulleys, etc., your actual course may be qui...

The Plus drive has the most powerful motor of the three SwiftPaws home lure kits we offer. The 750 feet maximum that Home Plus is stated as capable of - was intended for our customers to be able to run a 100 yard straight line course for something like FastCAT. Because all our equipment is conti...

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

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 App Controlled 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...

All SwiftPaws lure equipment is designed as continuous loop - however you can set it up in a straight line like we do when we operate FAST CAT® events (CAT stands for Coursing Ability Test)– which is a timed 100-yard dash where dogs run one at a time, chasing a lure. Home Plus is the only home lu...

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 - ...

Home Plus requires a 14.8v battery - Minimum, Maximum, Storage, & Replacement voltages The nominal or "storage" charge is 14.8 volts 16.8v is the maximum capacity - this number slowly declines over time 12.8v is the minimum the voltage - it should not be allowed to drop below this 14.8v is ...

WHEN and HOW MUCH to charge your LiPo battery is a bit of a balancing act that seems almost impossible but it just takes a bit of planning. Please refer to the manufacturer's charging instructions. Below are some general tips: The battery needs to be charged to capacity before each use, even if...

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...

Home Plus requires a four cell, 14.8v, LiPo battery. Follow the manufacturer's instructions on how to charge, use, and store the battery. Here are some general tips: 1. Always charge to full INCLUDING the first charge out of the box, even if you only used it a little the time before. The last s...

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 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...

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...

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...

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. If the charger pops, smokes, emits a bad odor - unplug it and discontinue using it. It must be replaced. Note: during a ...

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...

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...