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Hike time settings: what they mean and how to change them

Hike time settings tell HiiKER how fast you walk, so every estimated time you see is based on your pace. Here’s how to change them on the app and the web, what the presets mean, and how the estimate is worked out.

Customising Your Route Line Style on HiiKER

HiiKER lets you personalise how route lines are drawn on the map. You can set a different colour, thickness and opacity for each kind of route — and because your choices are saved to your HiiKER account, they follow you across your phone, tablet and the web. This article explains what each route type means, […]

How to assign a Quick action on HiiKER

Your HiiKER, Your Way with Quick Actions: We know everyone uses HiiKER differently. That’s why we’ve introduced Quick Actions! Now you can assign your go-to features to a dedicated button for lightning-fast access. Imagine instantly adding waypoints with a single tap, seamlessly switching between your favourite maps, or toggling 3D view on and off – […]

How to Use HiiKER’s Off-Route Warnings Feature

Off-route warnings tell you when you stray from the route you’re following (PRO+). How they work, how to turn them on or off, set the warning distance, and what to do when one goes off.

Set Grid Preferences / Map Projections

Choose the coordinate system HiiKER uses to show exact locations: World Geodetic System (Lat, Long), Latitude/Longitude (DMS), Great Britain Grid Reference, Irish Grid Reference or New Zealand Grid Reference. Change it from the map information bar settings.

Change Measurement units

To change your measurement units on HiiKER: Go to the Home page Tap the Settings icon Select “App Settings” Tap “Customise” Select “Measurement Units” From here you can adjust the units the app uses to display measurements and distance.

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