Reviews of Spektrum AS3X Programmer

By: Horizon Hobby, LLC App

List of user reviews and ratings for Spektrum AS3X Programmer

Total ratings

1.69 (Rating count: 648)

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Review summary

The Spektrum AS3X Programmer Android app suffers from frequent crashes, Bluetooth instability, and a confusing user interface. Many users report connectivity problems with both Bluetooth and USB programmers and note a frustrating lack of clear instructions. Although it can enable programming of receivers and models on some devices, its poor stability and broad compatibility issues make it unreliable. Users often recommend using the iOS version or older app versions to improve experience, highlighting the need for significant improvements and better documentation.

Pros

When functioning, the app allows necessary programming to utilize AS3X functionality.
With persistence or on certain devices, users can connect and program receivers.
The app provides the potential to configure models and settings on compatible hardware.

Cons

Frequent crashes and unresponsiveness, especially when using Bluetooth features or accessing key menus.
Poor Bluetooth connectivity and stability, often disconnecting and requiring power cycles.
Inadequate and confusing user interface, including issues like graphical overlaps and unclear model management.
Lack of proper documentation and guidance, making it difficult for users to understand/apply features.
App compatibility issues with Android devices, resulting in some users advising use of iOS instead.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 1.20

All time rating average: 1.69

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Date	Author	Comment
2024-11-11	Wi*****	Keeps crashing since trying to use Bluetooth capability with the Spektrum module. Now it crashes immediately, when I press "Models" or "settings"
Keeps crashing since trying to use Bluetooth capability with the Spektrum module. Now it crashes immediately, when I press "Models" or "settings"
2023-10-01	Sc*****	This app is useless. It will not connect to either the Bluetooth programmer, SPMBT1000, or the USB programmer, SPMA3065. My phone pairs just fine to the Bluetooth programmer, but this app does not show it in the devices list. I now have no way of configuring my receivers.
This app is useless. It will not connect to either the Bluetooth programmer, SPMBT1000, or the USB programmer, SPMA3065. My phone pairs just fine to the Bluetooth programmer, but this app does not show it in the devices list. I now have no way of configuring my receivers.
2022-06-05	Be*****	Anyone struggling with this app and old phone lead need to go online and install an older version of the app. It still sucks but you can at least get the job done. I tend to go for the second beta version. Hope this helps. Horizon Hobby, your poor, such bad support.
Anyone struggling with this app and old phone lead need to go online and install an older version of the app. It still sucks but you can at least get the job done. I tend to go for the second beta version. Hope this helps. Horizon Hobby, your poor, such bad support.
2022-03-28	Er*****	This app is straight trash. Will be emailing to try to figure out some of the bugs but expect it to be pretty much unusable for programming a receiver. Settings either don't save, don't reset or don't allow you to change them as they should.
This app is straight trash. Will be emailing to try to figure out some of the bugs but expect it to be pretty much unusable for programming a receiver. Settings either don't save, don't reset or don't allow you to change them as they should.
2021-08-05	Ph*****	Really disappointed you pay big bucks for something that is supposed to work well but doesn't. Never had problems with my dx8 gen 1 but the new stuff is terrible I'm thinking of selling my spektrum stuff and switch to something more reliable. The prices for the ix transmitters are crazy O_O and work with Android but my phone with the same software doesn't work well figure it out. Not buying a portable PC to program my heli at the field
Really disappointed you pay big bucks for something that is supposed to work well but doesn't. Never had problems with my dx8 gen 1 but the new stuff is terrible I'm thinking of selling my spektrum stuff and switch to something more reliable. The prices for the ix transmitters are crazy O_O and work with Android but my phone with the same software doesn't work well figure it out. Not buying a portable PC to program my heli at the field
2020-08-19	St*****	Bought the bluetooth module.......doesnt connect, downloaded the transmitter app.......doesnt connect. Its 2020, not 1984. If you produce and sell products at least make sure they work across the board not just on certain devices with certain bluetooth firmware. Frustrating to spend money on something only to find a half ass job was put into compatibility checks
Bought the bluetooth module.......doesnt connect, downloaded the transmitter app.......doesnt connect. Its 2020, not 1984. If you produce and sell products at least make sure they work across the board not just on certain devices with certain bluetooth firmware. Frustrating to spend money on something only to find a half ass job was put into compatibility checks
2020-07-02	St*****	Ugh. Constantly crashing which then causes out of sync so on restart of the app I have to sync which causes a delay before I can get back to what I was programming. Then I'm good for a couple of changes before it craps out again. At least I have an unused iPhone 6 plus that works better. Don't expect much from the Android version. Extremely disappointed because full up, it's a great system.
Ugh. Constantly crashing which then causes out of sync so on restart of the app I have to sync which causes a delay before I can get back to what I was programming. Then I'm good for a couple of changes before it craps out again. At least I have an unused iPhone 6 plus that works better. Don't expect much from the Android version. Extremely disappointed because full up, it's a great system.
2020-06-24	G.*****	This app needs to be updated. On start up when programming a model if you click the wrong button it erases the model in the AR636. Plus it should not force you into uploading or downloading the model. It junk at best and doesn't work correctly. I'm not happy and want a full refund.
This app needs to be updated. On start up when programming a model if you click the wrong button it erases the model in the AR636. Plus it should not force you into uploading or downloading the model. It junk at best and doesn't work correctly. I'm not happy and want a full refund.
2020-05-02	Gr*****	Galaxy S9+: As mentioned in previous reviews, the position of graphics covers the numerical values in gain/rate/priority adjustment modes. During periods of adjustment, the bluetooth will drop requiring a power recycle and reconnect. On several occasions on initial use, it shut down my AR9350T and forced a re-bind each time, otherwise it would not power on. Aside from these issues, it's working and allows the necessary programming to utilize the AS3X functionality. Screw apple IOS.
Galaxy S9+: As mentioned in previous reviews, the position of graphics covers the numerical values in gain/rate/priority adjustment modes. During periods of adjustment, the bluetooth will drop requiring a power recycle and reconnect. On several occasions on initial use, it shut down my AR9350T and forced a re-bind each time, otherwise it would not power on. Aside from these issues, it's working and allows the necessary programming to utilize the AS3X functionality. Screw apple IOS.
2020-04-28	Mi*****	Wont size to fit screen correctly, very slow to respond. Losses connection to bluetooth module. May be better on the iOS but on android it's all but useless.
Wont size to fit screen correctly, very slow to respond. Losses connection to bluetooth module. May be better on the iOS but on android it's all but useless.