General
Terra's Sound Detection and ID
Overview Terra users a proprietary set of algorithms to identify bird sounds. Here's the basic process: 1. A sound is detected by a Terra device in the field. The Terra automatically determines if it might be a bird sound, and clips out that section ...
What is Featherworks?
Featherworks is our name for an experimental part of the terralistens.com website, which you can access at https://featherworks.terralistens.com Featherworks is the place where we will release new tools and features for Terra before we make them a ...
The Live Map
Terra has a live map that lets you see IDs as they happen across the whole Terra Network, located at map.terralistens.com : Here's what you'll see: LEGEND The Terra Map has different layers that you can turn on and off by clicking the checkmark next ...
Terra's Geo Privacy Settings
Terra contains an internal GPS antenna to determine where it is located. This is used for several purposes: Telling our bird identification engine which regional model to use Providing the exact location of the Motus receiver for any tags received ...
I Can't Login to My Account
Terra requires that you have an account to use it. They are all interchangeable, so you only need to create one account and it will allow you to use the app, website and also check your orders. Here are a few of ways you can create an account: 1. ...
Why isn't my Terra Station showing up on my phone's Bluetooth page?
You might look at the settings on your phone and notice that the Terra Station doesn't up in the bluetooth device list. This is normal, and here's why: When you first connect your Terra Station to your Wifi network, you plug it in and notice that the ...
How good is Terra Station's bird identification?
You may find that your Terra Station does not identify a bird you hear, or misidentifies it. This is part of the initial development of the Terra Project, and something that we anticipate, and expect to change rapidly. To give you more insight on ...
Troubleshooting Terra Station gone offline or unreachable
If you've seen 'Device Unreachable' your play button is grayed out, there are a few things you can try: 1. Make sure you have the latest version of the app. We released a version on 1/14/25 that corrects this issue in some cases. 2. Try restarting ...
Setting up your Terra Station for the first time
Open the Terra Box Your Terra Station and its accessories can be found within the 100% recyclable box. Please be sure to reuse or recycle your Terra box. Contents: Terra Station Female-threaded green magnet (magnetically attached to Terra bottom) AC ...
Where are some good places to put my Terra?
One of the fun things about Terra is that where you put Terra is up for experimentation! Terra ships with a powerful WiFi signal and antenna, allowing you to put Terra nearly anywhere in a typical sized yard, including adjacent wooded areas! Each ...
Not hearing anything in the app after pressing 'Play'
Related to: Any Terra app Trouble shooting steps 1. Turn up the volume and check the volume on the device which is running the Terra app - you could also play something on the same device on a different app to check there is volume 2. On the device ...
Troubleshooting the Power Light on the Terra Device
Look for a green status light on the bottom of your Terra. Its behavior will have different meaning. Light behavior Meaning Troubleshooting Steps Fading in and out Terra is operating, but is not connected to WiFi. Go through the setup process to ...
How to enable bluetooth on your phone
The Terra Station requires that your Bluetooth is enabled on your smartphone during setup. This is the same process as you would go through to turn on Bluetooth to use wireless earbuds/headphones, wireless speakers and other devices. Apple iPhone ...
How to connect antennas
The Terra features three antennas ports. Each port has a special purpose. Looking at the Terra Stations underside with the antenna ports at the top the connections are as follows: Left Port: Motus (UHF/Radio Tags) Center Port: WiFi Right Port: ...