iOS devices compatible with Swimmingly mobile app version 11 (2023-24) and Android devices compatible with the Swimmingly Timer app version 11 (2023-24).
Given That
I am a swim meet volunteer
I Want to
See what devices are compatible for the following roles on the Swimmingly app: Starter, Scorekeeper, Timer, & Stroke & Turn Judge (or Head Referee)
Solution
See the supported devices for Swimmingly (iOS) and Swimmingly Timer (Android) for Swimmingly Version 11. Scroll to the bottom for supported devices for the previous season (v9, 2022), which has been discontinued.
Did you know? Swimmingly is cross-platform and can run iOS and Android devices within the same swim meet running the Starter, Scorekeeper, Timer(s), and Judge/Referee roles
- Please ensure that you have downloaded Swimmingly version 11.x.x
- Previous versions of Swimmingly from past years are not compatible with current version: 11.x is not compatible with 10.x, 9.x, 8.x etc.
- If you have not updated your device to iOS 14-17, please do so first, then update your Swimmingly app to version 11.x.x
- Version 11 of Swimmingly (iOS) and Swimmingly Timer (Android) is a major release and there are devices no longer compatible (see below).
"Should I buy a bunch of devices to serve as 'dedicated lane timers' for my club?"
- No - we strongly discourage buying "dedicate devices" for your club. Here's why:
- Buying devices is an avoidable cost to your club we strongly recommend avoiding.
- "Everyone has an iOS or Android device" in their pocket capable of running the app. This has been our message of simplicity since 2014.
- Folks keep their primary device up to date on a regular basis...because they use it everyday! "Dedicated devices" stored between seasons are forgotten, lost, and have to be updated and maintained - and usually at the last minute. Remember, updating the OS on an out of date device can take 20-30 minutes.
- Folks already know how to use the device in their pocket...because they use it everyday!
- Thousands of swim teams approach Swimmingly by having their volunteers download the Swimmingly (iOS) or Swimmingly Timer (Android), for free, on their personal device. Volunteers will take ownership of this process if you educate and encourage them!
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- Yes, have them use one of the lanyards to secure their device and loop it around their neck, just like a regular ole stopwatch!
- Encouragement goes a long way for new volunteers - chances are they regularly use their phone at the pool all summer. Educate & encourage!
"I find it easier to collect all the devices to help setup Swimmingly before the meet - how do I approach this process effectively/tactfully?"
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- With v11.x, you no longer need Swimmingly WiFi. This eliminates the "setup process" of ensuring everyone is connected to the WiFi and has forgotten other networks in the area.
- Instruct volunteer timers to connect their phone to any available WiFi on your pool deck (if there isn't any, that's ok, don't worry. The app allows devices to talk within the app to each other in various ways including any available cell connection, and Bluetooth). So, aside from just the WiFi, the app is also using any cellular and Bluetooth connection simultaneously & interchangeably to maintain connection with each device.
- "Ok timers, connect your phone to our pool's WiFi (it probably already is!). If we don't have WiFi available, that's ok!"
- The best part of v11 is that each device can connect using any available WiFi - even different WiFi for different devices - it doesn't matter!
Swimmingly® v11 Mobile App (iOS)
iOS versions supported
iOS 14, 15, 16, & 17
We recommend being on the latest major version of iOS that your device supports.
Device Compatibility List for the following roles:
STARTER
TIMER(S)
STROKE & TURN JUDGE (Head Referee)
The following devices support iOS 14-17 & are compatible with Swimmingly® version 11.x.x:
- iPhone 15
- iPhone 15 Plus
- iPhone 15 Pro
- iPhone 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 14
- iPhone 14 Plus
- iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 13 mini
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 mini
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XR
- iPhone X
- iPhone 8
- iPhone 8 Plus
- iPhone SE (2nd generation or newer)
- iPhone 7
- iPhone 7 Plus
- iPhone 6S
- iPhone 6S Plus
- iPhone SE (2nd generation)
- iPhone SE (1st generation) *Note: this is the lowest performance iPhone
- iPod Touch (seventh generation) *Note: this is the lowest performance iOS device and the last iPod produced by Apple. Apple's support ended with iOS 15 for this final iPod.
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (All generations)
- iPad Pro 11-inch (All generations)
- iPad Pro 10.5-inch
- iPad Pro 9.7-inch
- iPad (6th generation or newer)
- iPad Air (3rd generation and newer)
- iPad mini (5th generation and newer)
- iPad (5th generation) *Note: this is the lowest performance iPad
- iPad Air 2 *Note: this is the lowest performance iPad
- iPad mini (4th generation) *Note: this is the lowest performance iPad
Note: As of Swimmingly version 10 (Summer 2023), we no longer support iOS 12 & iOS 13 devices. These devices below are no longer compatible with the Swimmingly® Mobile App:
- iPhone 5S
- iPod Touch (6th generation)
The Swimmingly® Mobile App is also Android compatible for the TIMER role. Please see "Swimmingly® Timer v11 Mobile App (Android)" section in article for Android compatibility devices.
Device Compatibility List for the following roles:
SCOREKEEPER
Please note - any compatible iOS iPad is required to run the Scorekeeper role. The following iPads support iOS 14-17 & are compatible with Swimmingly® version 11.x.x:
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (All generations)
- iPad Pro 11-inch (All generations)
- iPad Pro 10.5-inch
- iPad Pro 9.7-inch
- iPad (6th generation or newer)
- iPad Air (3rd generation and newer)
- iPad mini (5th generation and newer)
- iPad (5th generation) *Note: this is the lowest performance iPad
- iPad Air 2 *Note: this is the lowest performance iPad
- iPad mini (4th generation) *Note: this is the lowest performance iPad
Note: As of Swimmingly version 10 (Summer 2023), we no longer support iOS 12 & iOS 13 devices. These devices below are no longer compatible with the Swimmingly® Mobile App:
- iPad mini 2
- iPad mini 3
Swimmingly® Timer v11 Mobile App (Android)
Android versions supported
Android 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 (latest version)
TIMER(S)
Most late-model devices that support Android 9-14 are supported by Swimmingly Timer version 11.x.x and, due to the wide array of brands available, are too numerous to list (or confirm specific support). Please ensure compatibility when completing your Blueprint for Success (test your device on Swimmingly Timer!).
- Samsung
- Motorola
- The known issue that inhibited the ability for certain Samsung Galaxy models to load the camera during the scan & huddle prior to performing timing duties has been resolved. All known devices work as expected:
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Work as expected
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(Samsung Galaxy) S23+, S23, S 23 Ultra, S22, S22+, A 54 Z Fold4, S10, A20, A23, A13
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The following Android devices are not compatible with the Swimmingly Timer app:
- TCL phone ("40" series and older)
- OnePlus "Nord" line