Product Overview
Everything you need to know about Tidesy, from first unboxing to technical deep dives.
Getting Started
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Setup & Getting Started
Plug in, connect to the setup hotspot, walk through the wizard, and have your Tidesy running in about 10 minutes. Covers WiFi configuration, station selection, and display preferences.
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Compare Models
Five models from the 2.8" TidesyS to the 7" TidesyL, plus TidesyINK e-paper. Side-by-side comparison of screen sizes, touch capability, resolution, and battery support.
Features & Capabilities
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Features
Detail and Large display views, multi-station monitoring, weather alerts, custom colors, night mode, warning and preferred tide levels, and automatic firmware updates.
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Web Dashboard
Type tidesy.local on any device. Interactive tide charts, station maps, alert detail cards, dark and light mode, Tides at a Glance, and device configuration. No app needed.
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Vestaboard Integration
Connect Tidesy to a Vestaboard Flagship on the same WiFi. Three cycling views, eight tile colors, configurable update intervals, all over the local network.
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Use Cases
How boaters, fishers, surfers, beachgoers, coastal property owners, dock operators, and vacation rentals use Tidesy to plan around the tides.
Technology & Data
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How It Works
NOAA tide predictions, National Weather Service alerts, MET Norway weather data, and the 6-minute refresh cycle. How the data flows from public APIs to your display.
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Privacy & No Subscription
No monthly fees, no app, no cloud account, no telemetry. AES-128 encrypted WiFi passwords, fully local processing, and the complete list of public APIs used.
Knowledge & Help
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Frequently Asked Questions
Three levels of FAQ: beginner (what is Tidesy, setup, models), intermediate (stations, alerts, dashboard, Vestaboard), and advanced (NOAA harmonics, MLLW datum, APIs, security).
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Support & Troubleshooting
Quick links to all guides, common troubleshooting steps for WiFi, display, data, and Vestaboard issues, plus a direct link to contact us.