From the outset, all Convergent Hunting Solutions smartphone apps were designed to be used as an intuitive interface to allow our customers to play our proprietary sounds through Convergent electronic game calls. Convergent has never promoted, condoned, nor encouraged that our apps be used for any other purpose. In fact, our sounds are recorded, edited, and specifically tuned for max quality of sound through our superior speaker systems.
It has become apparent that the apps were not being used as intended and were being used with lesser quality speakers. Unfortunately, we were being held accountable for inferior sound quality and even Bluetooth range. To remedy this issue, we made the decision to mandate the use of a Bullet HP game call when streaming Bluetooth audio from our apps, thereby controlling the quality of the sound and the Bluetooth performance.
This change helps protect the integrity of the Convergent sounds while stopping widespread misuse of our apps with lesser quality speakers. We made a public statement on social media channels and our website prior to the release of this update.
While we fully understand the frustration that some have expressed about this change, frustration originates from those not using Convergent electronic game calls and instead using the apps in ways not promoted, endorsed, or encouraged by Convergent. The investment made in any of the Convergent apps or add-in purchases is very nominal and it’s safe to say that those using them without a Bullet HP, have gotten their money’s worth.
If you bought any of the Convergent apps, please be aware that they still function 100% in the way they have always been offered and promoted, which was to be used in conjunction with the Bullet HP or Sidewinder. It is also important to note that sounds can still be played directly from the phone speaker, or through a speaker plugged into the phone’s audio jack.
Convergent’s primary business objective is the sale of high-quality American-made game calls. We are not in the app business. We provide our Predator Pro app for free and a minimal one-time charge for the other apps with the sole purpose of adding value to consumers of Convergent products. There are many options in the app store that allow playing game call sounds with any Bluetooth speaker. However, if you are looking for a great game call that offers superior sound, volume, battery life, extended range, built-in decoy, and customer support then we hope you give us a look.
Convergent is a small business that endeavors to bring high-quality, innovative products, to our customers that are proudly made in the USA, creating jobs here and not abroad. To remain competitive, and create value, we built in more features not available on lesser quality imported devices. Our calls offer more powerful batteries, better speakers, more range, and the Bullet HP has a built-in decoy. These extra features add even more cost, but we have produced them in ways that we can offer them at a great value to our customers. We are thankful to our many loyal customers that have understood this and are continually looking for more and better ways to serve you.