John Deere Connected Support: Why Should You Connect?

Technology has become essential in our day to day life; it keeps us on track, on time and offers countless efficiencies. In agriculture, technology has been around for years, in terms of machines and equipment. Recently, it has advanced by adding mechanical intuition to improve performance on and off the field.

One of the newer features in agricultural technology is wireless data transfer and remote connectivity. With John Deere Connected Support, farmers can connect equipment to a computer, tablet or phone, to monitor and transfer valuable data. This also provides the ability to connect equipment to a local Brandt dealership to monitor machine alerts, diagnose problems remotely and perform software updates. This wireless connection saves time and keeps machines in the field when it matters, by allowing rapid, wireless data transfers. Automatic alerts indicate issues in advance so repairs may be planned or completed, often before a breakdown occurs. If a problem arises, the issue can be viewed by the Service team without having to travel to the farm. Learn more about why you should connect:
 

Why use data

Data can reveal opportunities and areas for optimization, to increase efficiency or save money. Your operation can track and compare information from previous years, allowing you to make more informed decisions and improve results going forward.
 

What tools you need 

John Deere has elite software and apps for users of all levels. The Gen4 CommandCenter ™ or GreenStar™ 2630 Display both come standard in equipment newer than Y2012 and are essential to collect data. Older machines can also be retrofitted with this technology. Creating a John Deere account is necessary to access all the information gathered. Once created, you will have access to John Deere’s Operation Center, which is the central hub for your information, subscriptions and other John Deere information.
 

How to get started

The best place to start is by contacting your Brandt team to be certain you have all the tools you need to connect. To ensure your machine’s terminal is connecting, the Brandt Service team will be able to help. 
 

When should you start 

Starting during harvest can help with gaining valuable insight on yields and performance. This offers more time between seasons to review and dissect the information in a way that makes sense to you and your operation. Understanding your machine data is an excellent starting point and encompasses fuel levels, performance and real-time alerts. By making changes or calibrations remotely, you can get comfortable making decisions on the fly, during the season.  
 

Who you contact 

Depending on where you are in your Connected Support Journey, you will be contacting the Brandt Service or Precision Ag teams to set you up or answer any of your questions. 

Incorporating data into your farming operation will advance your farming practices. You will be equipped with the data to make better decisions that will undoubtedly have a positive impact on your bottom line. Contact your local Brandt to get started.