How the DataHub complements Starlink
Starlink cannot provide tracking on it's own.
While Starlink provides high-speed internet connectivity at sea, the DataHub enhances this by managing and distributing the connection throughout your vessel. It lets you connect Starlink via Ethernet or Wi-Fi, enabling features like GPS tracking, Over the Horizon AIS, and data sharing across your onboard devices. The DataHub's firewall also helps manage data usage, preventing unexpected satellite data charges.
The DataHub by PredictWind is your gateway to sharing your voyage with friends and family using PredictWind GPS Tracking and Blogs. The DataHub is a powerful smart device packed with features that will make tracking your inshore and offshore GPS, data and communications onboard your vessel easier than ever.
Key Features of the DataHub
GPS Tracking & Sharing: Automatically logs and shares your vessel's position, speed, and real-time weather data with friends and family via a dedicated tracking page. Offline tracking is stored and uploaded once an internet connection is available. This requires a PredictWind Standard or Professional subscription.
Over the Horizon AIS (OHA): Extends AIS visibility up to 300 nautical miles, providing early warnings of approaching vessels.
AI Polars: Uses real-time sailing data to create optimised 5D polar diagrams, enhancing weather routing accuracy. This also requires a PredictWind Professional forecast subscription.
Data Sharing: Broadcasts NMEA 2000 data over Wi-Fi, allowing navigation apps like AquaMap, OpenCPN, and Navionics to access vessel instrumentation data such as GPS, depth, wind, and AIS.
Internet Connectivity: Connects to various internet sources, including Starlink, Iridium GO!, GO! exec, 4G/5G routers, or mobile hotspots, via Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or USB tethering.
Anchor Alert app: View your boats position, live N2K data and weather forecasts, on or off the boat. Customise your alerts then relax knowing your boat is in good hands, with the Anchor Alert App.
Firewall Protection: Built-in firewall prevents unwanted data usage, protecting against excessive satellite airtime charges.
Remote Monitoring: Enables remote access to vessel data through NMEA 0183 streaming over the internet, allowing you to monitor wind speed, depth, GPS position, and AIS targets from anywhere.
Offshore Messaging: Supports optimised email services like PredictMail for efficient communication while offshore.
Whale Watch: Download and report whale sightings through the DataHub, and view them on your chartplotter or in navigation apps