Advanced and Affordable Bat Detection
Meet the Apodemus Pipistrelle Mini – a compact, budget-friendly bat detector designed for curious minds of all ages. This lightweight, handheld device responds to nearby bats by lighting up and producing audible signals, making it a fun and intuitive way to explore the world of bat activity.
Whether you're heading out on a guided bat walk, introducing children to nocturnal wildlife, or just beginning your journey into bat detection, the Pipistrelle Mini is a fantastic place to start.
You can plug in standard 3.5mm headphones to hear real-time bat sounds, no setup or recording required. Want to go deeper? Connect the detector to your smartphone using a Micro B USB cable and unlock extra features through free apps. You'll be able to listen to, visualise, and record full-spectrum bat calls, all saved directly to your phone or tablet for later listening. Read more in our Key Specs and Features below.
Phone Apps and User Guides
Download Bat Detector App (for iphone and ipad) and watch this video guide.
Download BatGizmo (for android) and read this user guide.
For New Zealand’s bats be sure to set your heterodyne kHz value to 40 for best results (sound)!
You will need a cable to connect your phone to your bat detector
USB-C (most Androids + iPhone 15/16):
Buy a cable that says USB-C to Micro-USB (or Micro-B). One end plugs into your phone, the other into the Pip Mini.
Lightning (older iPhones):
Buy two bits from Apple/electronics shop:
Apple’s Lightning Camera Adapter
A normal USB to Micro-USB cable
Plug adapter into phone → cable into adapter → other end into the Pip Mini.
Also: take the batteries out of the Mini before you plug it into the phone.
All Pipistrelle Mini’s come with 25GB Bat Pack for free!
To join a Pekapeka Patrol project and get set up to upload your sound recordings, visit our project page. Step by step help can be found in our QRG. For further assistance, please contact us at mark@thebatcolab.co.nz.
Advanced and Affordable Bat Detection
Meet the Apodemus Pipistrelle Mini – a compact, budget-friendly bat detector designed for curious minds of all ages. This lightweight, handheld device responds to nearby bats by lighting up and producing audible signals, making it a fun and intuitive way to explore the world of bat activity.
Whether you're heading out on a guided bat walk, introducing children to nocturnal wildlife, or just beginning your journey into bat detection, the Pipistrelle Mini is a fantastic place to start.
You can plug in standard 3.5mm headphones to hear real-time bat sounds, no setup or recording required. Want to go deeper? Connect the detector to your smartphone using a Micro B USB cable and unlock extra features through free apps. You'll be able to listen to, visualise, and record full-spectrum bat calls, all saved directly to your phone or tablet for later listening. Read more in our Key Specs and Features below.
Phone Apps and User Guides
Download Bat Detector App (for iphone and ipad) and watch this video guide.
Download BatGizmo (for android) and read this user guide.
For New Zealand’s bats be sure to set your heterodyne kHz value to 40 for best results (sound)!
You will need a cable to connect your phone to your bat detector
USB-C (most Androids + iPhone 15/16):
Buy a cable that says USB-C to Micro-USB (or Micro-B). One end plugs into your phone, the other into the Pip Mini.
Lightning (older iPhones):
Buy two bits from Apple/electronics shop:
Apple’s Lightning Camera Adapter
A normal USB to Micro-USB cable
Plug adapter into phone → cable into adapter → other end into the Pip Mini.
Also: take the batteries out of the Mini before you plug it into the phone.
All Pipistrelle Mini’s come with 25GB Bat Pack for free!
To join a Pekapeka Patrol project and get set up to upload your sound recordings, visit our project page. Step by step help can be found in our QRG. For further assistance, please contact us at mark@thebatcolab.co.nz.
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