How it works

Dinkly is a live pickleball scoreboard that runs on your own device, usually a tablet placed next to the court. You update the score on the tablet or hands-free using an Apple Watch or a Bluetooth button. Dinkly follows the official rules and announces the score after each rally.

The basic flow of using Dinkly is simple and consistent during every match. First, download the Dinkly tablet app from the app stores and sign in with your Dinkly account. After signing in, activate your subscription inside the app to unlock all scoreboard and remote features. Then connect your Apple Watch or Bluetooth remote so you can control the score hands-free during play. Once your devices are ready, set up your match by adding the players and linking each remote to the correct team. When the match begins, press your button after every rally you win. Dinkly keeps the score, applies the official rules and shows the updated score immediately.

Dinkly automatically manages the full scoring process. It keeps the score, applies the official pickleball rules and speaks the score aloud so players and spectators always know the situation. The digital scoreboard stays fully synchronized throughout the match.

For the main scoreboard display, you typically use a tablet placed next to the court. For hands-free scoring, you can use an Apple Watch or a compatible Bluetooth button.

The live score is shown directly on the tablet and can also be shared online as a live scoreboard or used as an overlay in video or livestreams, so viewers always see the correct score.