We know that people use HiiKER many different ways so we have added lots of customisation options to the app.
What can I customise in the app?
- Language • Choose your preferred language
- Measurement units • For distance and elevation stats around the app
- Privacy settings • Set your account to private by default.
- Coordinate reference system • Our default is Lat/Long, but you can switch to the like of the British Grid reference if you prefer.
- Hike Time setting • Set duration estimates based off your own pace
- Temperature setting • Fahrenheit or celsius
- Font size • Increase the font size of the app
- Map orientation • Lock the map to north if you prefer.
- Location icon • Change the look and size of the icon that shows at your current location.
How do I change language on HiiKER?
- Go to the home page
- Tap the settings icon
- Select App Settings > Customize > Language
- Choose the language you wan to translate the app to.
How so I set imperial units on HiiKER?
- Go to the home page
- Tap the settings icon
- Select App Settings > Customize > Measurement Units
- Choose Miles/Feet
How so I set metric units on HiiKER?
- Go to the home page
- Tap the settings icon
- Select App Settings > Customize > Measurement Units
- Choose Kilometers/Meters
How so I set miles on HiiKER?
- Go to the home page
- Tap the settings icon
- Select App Settings > Customize > Measurement Units
- Choose Miles (Plus your preferred short unit)
How so I set kilometers on HiiKER?
- Go to the home page
- Tap the settings icon
- Select App Settings > Customize > Measurement Units
- Choose Kilometers (Plus your preferred short unit)
How do I set my account to private?
- Go to the home page
- Tap the settings icon
- Select App Settings > Customize > Account Privacy Settings
- Toggle the “Set account to Private” switch
How do I change my grid reference settings?
- Go to the home page
- Tap the settings icon
- Select App Settings > Customize > Coordinate Reference System
- Choose your preferred system
How do I use British Grid reference on HiiKER?
- Go to the home page
- Tap the settings icon
- Select App Settings > Customize > Coordinate Reference System
- Choose “Great Britain Grid Reference”
How do I increase the font size on the HiiKER app?
- Go to the home page
- Tap the settings icon
- Select App Settings > Customize > Font size
- Select the multiplier that suits you
How do I set the map to always north on HiiKER?
- Go to the home page
- Tap the settings icon
- Select App Settings > Customize > Map orientation
- Toggle the “Lock map to north option”
How do i change the current location icon?
- Go to the home page
- Tap the settings icon
- Select App Settings > Customize > Customize current location
- Here you can choose the icon style and size to your preferences.
