If you have built a premium home golf simulator, you know that technical glitches can instantly ruin a practice session. The Mevo+ by FlightScope is an incredibly powerful radar-based launch monitor, but it is notorious for one specific, rage-inducing problem: the dreaded Mevo+ connection issue.
You boot up your software, line up your shot, and suddenly the unit disconnects. It reconnects a minute later, only to drop again right in the middle of your backswing. You have likely spent hours hating your Mevo+, rebooting your router, and sitting through unhelpful tech support calls that completely failed to resolve the problem.
This constant connect, drop, reconnect, and drop cycle is enough to make anyone want to return their expensive hardware. Fortunately, the solution is not a faulty radar or a broken internal antenna. The problem actually lies deep within the default power management settings of your Windows computer.
The “Quick Answer” / Key Takeaways Box
- The Problem: The Mevo+ connection issue is rarely caused by the launch monitor itself; it is caused by your computer’s aggressive power-saving protocols.
- The Fix: Navigate to your Windows Device Manager, find your Wireless Adapter, open the Power Management tab, and UNCHECK “Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power.”
- The Result: Your computer will no longer throttle the WiFi adapter, resulting in a permanent, rock-solid connection to the Mevo+ local network.
What Causes the Mevo+ Connection Issue?
To understand why this incredibly frustrating error occurs, we must look at how the Mevo+ communicates with your PC. Unlike Bluetooth devices, the Mevo+ generates its own dedicated, local WiFi network. Your computer must disconnect from your home internet and connect directly to this Mevo-generated network to transmit raw ball data (like spin rate, smash factor, and club path).
Because this local network does not provide actual internet access to the outside world, Windows operating systems often flag the connection as “idle” or “low priority.” By default, Windows is aggressively programmed to save battery power on laptops and even desktop PCs.
When the operating system decides that a specific hardware component (like your WiFi adapter) is drawing too much power while connected to an “idle” network, it actively throttles or temporarily shuts off the adapter. This split-second power throttle instantly severs the connection to the launch monitor. The Mevo+ realizes it has been disconnected and attempts to re-establish the link, creating the endless, maddening loop of connection drops.
Step-by-Step Troubleshooting Guide
Fixing this specific Mevo+ connection issue takes less than two minutes. You do not need to buy a new router, and you do not need to send the unit back to FlightScope for a hardware repair.
Step 1: Open the Device Manager
First, you need to access the hardware control panel on your Windows PC. Click on the Windows Start button in the bottom left corner of your screen (or press the Windows key on your keyboard). In the search bar, type Device Manager and hit Enter.
Step 2: Locate Your Wireless Adapter
In the Device Manager window, you will see a long list of all the hardware components installed on your computer. Scroll down until you find the category labeled Network adapters. Click the small arrow or plus sign next to it to expand the list.
You will see several items here, including Bluetooth devices and Ethernet controllers. You need to identify your primary WiFi adapter. It will usually have the word “Wireless”, “Wi-Fi”, “Intel”, “Realtek”, or “Broadcom” in the name (e.g., Intel(R) Wi-Fi 6 AX201 160MHz).
Step 3: Access Power Management Settings
Once you have located the correct Wireless Adapter, right-click on it and select Properties from the drop-down menu. A new window will pop up with several tabs at the top. Click on the tab labeled Power Management.
(Note: If you do not see a Power Management tab, your specific computer manufacturer may have hidden this setting, or you may need to update your WiFi drivers first.)
Step 4: Disable the Power Saver Protocol
In the Power Management tab, you will see a checkbox next to the phrase: “Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power.”
By default, Windows aggressively checks this box on almost all machines. UNCHECK this box immediately. Click “OK” to save the changes and close the window.
Step 5: Reboot and Reconnect
For the changes to take full effect, restart your computer. Boot up your Mevo+, connect your PC to the Mevo WiFi network, and launch your simulation software (like E6 Connect or GSPro). Your Mevo+ connection issue should be instantly and permanently resolved.
[IMAGE PLACEHOLDER: A screenshot of the Windows Device Manager showing the Power Management tab with the “Allow the computer to turn off this device” box unchecked. Alt text: Windows Power Management fix for Mevo+ connection issue]
The Permanent Fix: Upgrading Your Network Stability
While the power management tweak will solve 95% of direct disconnects, running a golf simulator software like GSPro requires a highly stable setup. Because your PC’s single WiFi card is now dedicated entirely to the Mevo+, you will not have internet access to download software updates, sync your GSPro license, or play online tournaments.
To truly optimize your home simulator, you must upgrade your networking hardware. You need a dedicated, secondary connection.
Buy a Dedicated USB WiFi Adapter or Ethernet Switch
To fix this permanently, you must separate your local Mevo+ connection from your global internet connection. Do not rely on a single, overworked internal WiFi card.
The cheapest, most effective upgrade is to purchase a high-quality USB WiFi Dongle (like those from TP-Link or Netgear). You plug this directly into your PC. You then dedicate your internal WiFi card exclusively to the Mevo+ network, and you use the new USB WiFi dongle to connect to your home internet router.
Alternatively, if your simulator is in a garage, run a hardwired Ethernet cable from your home router directly into the back of your PC. Use the Ethernet for internet access, and reserve the PC’s WiFi strictly for the Mevo+. This dual-network setup completely eliminates bandwidth throttling, ensures your Mevo+ connection issue never returns, and allows you to play online multiplayer rounds seamlessly.
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How to Prevent This in the Future
Windows is notorious for reverting settings during major system updates. If your PC undergoes a massive feature update, Windows may quietly re-check the “Allow the computer to turn off this device” box.
If your Mevo+ connection issue suddenly returns after months of flawless performance, always check the Device Manager first. Furthermore, ensure that the Mevo+ unit itself is fully charged. If the internal battery drops below 15%, the unit’s radar and WiFi broadcasting strength will naturally degrade to conserve its own power, leading to weak signal drops. Always keep the unit plugged into a dedicated wall outlet during long simulator sessions rather than relying on battery power.