Richard, I did a test this morning at home to simulate 
the procedure. You don’t have to be connected to the mount. Just use ExplooreStars and enter commands as if you were outside. The app behaved just as if a scope was
connected. Saves time and frustration when it’s dark!
Harry
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Harry
Vero Beach, FL
Scopes: ES AR102,  Meade ETX 90 EC (Deforked)
Mounts: ES iExos 100-PMC Eight, IPAD & Fire HD8, Oberwerk 5000 Tripod
Binos: Oberwerk 15x70, 8x40