Now that thePokemon GOPlus accessory is available forPokemon GOplayers, we explain how to set up the device, how to catch Pokemon with it, and much more!
After the device was delayed earlier this year, thePokemon GOPlus accessory is now available forPokemon GO. For the uninitiated, this device is meant to make thePokemon GOgameplay experience more convenient, making it possible to do just about everything in the game (excludinggym battles) without having to constantly be on the phone.
For newPokemon GOPlus owners, we’ve created this handy guide that explains how to set it up, how to catch Pokemon with it, how to use PokeStops, and how it handles egg hatching and the recently added Pokemon buddy system.
1. How to Set Up Pokemon GO Plus
Setting up thePokemon GOPlus accessoryis a relatively simple process. The first step is making sure that the watch is on, and that bluetooth is enabled on the player’s mobile device. From there, go into the game’s settings, and activatePokemon GOPlus. Press the button onPokemon GOPlus, and it should then appear as an option in-game. Select it, and that’s all it takes.
With thePokemon GOPlus watch synced with the player’s mobile device of choice, it is now possible to play the game without having one’s phone unlocked. To do this, make sure that thePokemon GOapp is running, lock the phone, and it should be good to go!
2. How to Catch Pokemon with Pokemon GO Plus
One of the main draws ofPokemon GOPlus is the ability to catch Pokemon without constantly having to have one’s nose in their phone. When a Pokemon is nearby,Pokemon GOPlus will vibrate and light up green. Press the button in the center of the device to try to catch whatever wild Pokemon is in the area. If the catch is successful, thePokemon GOPlus watch will display rainbow colors, but if the Pokemon gets away, it will display flashing red lights instead.
While usingPokemon GOPlus to catch wild Pokemon may be more convenient, there are some downsides to using it instead of the traditional methods of catching Pokemon. As of the time of this writing,Pokemon GOPlus only uses regular Pokeballs, so Great Balls and Ultra Balls can only be used when playing through the app itself. Furthermore, players only have one chance to capture the Pokemon when usingPokemon GOPlus; if it escapes from the Pokeball, it will flee immediately.
Of course, Niantic is updatingPokemon GOon a regular basis, so one has to imagine that an update will be released in the future that allowsPokemon GOPlus to use Great Balls and Ultra Balls. Until then, fans will just have to stock up on as many of the regular Pokeballs as they can if they plan on utilizingPokemon GoPlus.
3. How to Use PokeStops with Pokemon GO Plus
Pokemon GOPlus also makes it possible for players to collect items from PokeStops while out on theirPokemon GOadventures. Similarly to catching Pokemon, when a player is near a PokeStop, thePokemon GOPlus watch will vibrate and light up. The only difference is that the light indicating a PokeStop is blue instead of green. Collecting items from the PokeStop functions the same as catching a wild Pokemon - just tap the button in the middle of the device.
4. How to Hatch Eggs with Pokemon GO Plus
There are some that have expressed concern thatPokemon GOPlus will not track walking distance accurately when it comes to hatching eggs andtraveling with buddy Pokemon. On the contrary,Pokemon GOPlus seems to track everything accurately, so players should have no problem hatching eggs and earning candy from their designated Pokemon buddies with the device activated.
And that’s all anyone needs to know about thePokemon GOPlus accessory, assuming they are able to find it in stores, that is. SincePokemon GOis one of the most popular mobile apps of all time, it’s no surprise thatPokemon GOPlus has been in high demand, but it should make Pokemon hunting and egg hatching a much more convenient experience for those that manage to find one.
Pokemon GOand thePokemon GOPlus accessory are both available now for iOS and Android mobile devices.
