Update: Some players reported that the issue in Pokemon go Gotcha can be fixed using a simple workaround. You can follow the steps below for the same –
- Firstly, you have to launch the game and then go to the main menu.
- Next up, you have to go to the settings at the top right and go to Pokemon GO Plus settings.
- Here, you have to turn on the Push notifications option.
- Additionally, you can also go to your device’s Bluetooth settings and forget the Gotcha device. After doing so, you should reconnect using Bluetooth/ Gotcha app and allow the notification permissions.
However, Niantic made an official announcement stating that they have disabled BT devices including Poké Ball Plus and Pokémon GO Plus as they are investigating a bug with Zorua. So, until the issue is fixed, you might not be able to connect Gotcha devices to your PoGo app.
Trainers, we are temporarily disabling Bluetooth devices like the Poké Ball Plus and Pokémon GO Plus as we investigate an issue with Zorua. We will provide an update when this functionality has been restored.
— Niantic Support (@NianticHelp) October 28, 2022
Thank you for reaching out, Alessandro! Sadly, we do not have an update at the moment. As soon as the functionality of Bluetooth devices has been restored, we will share an update. We appreciate your patience. Thank you! ^GK
— Niantic Support (@NianticHelp) October 31, 2022
The original post from November 27, 2021 follows below-
Pokemon GO is a very interactive, accessible, and uniquely implemented Pokemon game. It is one of the most successful Pokemon games on the mobile platform. Likewise, Pokemon Go is a popular augmented reality or AR adventure game in the Pokemon franchise. Additionally, the game has a major following around the world with merchandise and accessories for the game is very popular. The game comes from a collaboration between publisher Niantic with Nintendo and also The Pokemon Company. It is available on mobile, both on iOS and Android. This article is a fixing guide on Pokemon go Gotcha not working in 2022.
Gotcha In Pokemon Go
Gotcha is a unique add-on accessory for the Pokemon Go app. It is a wristband accessory in most cases that allows players to enjoy Pokemon go on the move without looking at their smartphone. Likewise, when using the gotcha accessory, players can use an ‘Auto-catch’ mode. This mode enables players to not have to respond. Consequently, the gotcha accessory does many functions for players. Such functions may include a collection of Poké Balls, Potions, Eggs, and other items at Poké Stops without having to check a smartphone.
A single tap can wake the gotcha accessory and automatically connect to the app, while subsequent taps can run you through the menu system where players can toggle various settings such as auto-catch, auto-spin, vibration, pairing with their phone, and so on. The accessory can also be set up in a way to only catch Pokémon, not in a player’s Pokédex.
How To Fix Pokemon go Gotcha not working in 2022
- First and foremost, close your Pokemon Go app.
- Next up, unpair your gotcha accessory from your smartphone and then turn off Bluetooth.
- Then, go into your phone’s app settings, and find the Pokemon Go app under your apps list. Select the Pokemon Go app and under the game’s settings, clear the game’s cache.
- Turn on your device’s Bluetooth again.
- Make sure to not pair the gotcha yet. You can simply just close the Bluetooth popup.
- Touch the gotcha button to wake the accessory up.
- Launch the Pokemon Go app, and go to Pokemon Go Plus settings.
- Then, find the gotcha accessory among the available devices, and tap on it to connect.
