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How to configure Place & Play devices using mobile application
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The latest Place & Play devices are Bluetooth enabled, thus allowing the configuration via the mobile app.

If your device does not have Bluetooth or you wish to configure it using USB cable, you can download the Visionect Configurator for desktop application :ref:`here <configurator-app-download>`.

The Visionect Configurator mobile application
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The Visionect Configurator for mobile app is available for iOS and Android.

Search for Visionect Configurator in Google Play Store/App Store or scan the QR code below with your Android/Apple smartphone.

To download the application you can also scan the QR code below:

.. figure:: images/Mobile/configurator_qr.png
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How to configure the device
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1. Open the Visionect Configurator mobile app. 
2. Once opened, the app will automatically scan for nearby Place & Play devices via Bluetooth. If prompted, please enable permissions and turn on Bluetooth and location on your smartphone.
   If the app does not automatically scan for devices, simply tap “Scan”
3. After a successful scan, a list of all nearby Place & Play devices will appear.

   .. figure:: images/Mobile/nearby_devices.jpg
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4. Locate the Place & Play device which you wish to configure and tap on it. 
5. You will be prompted with a Bluetooth pairing request. You will need to accept the request in order to connect to the Place & Play device.
6. Once paired, the app will begin reading data from the device and a LED backlight will turn on the device's screen.

   .. figure:: images/Mobile/configure_wifi.jpg
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7. To start configuring the Wi-Fi, click on Search WiFi, and wait for the Place & Play device to scan all Wi-Fi networks nearby. If the network that you wish to connect to is hidden, simply type in the SSID in the field at the top.
8. Select the security type of the network. Place & Play supports WPA2-PSK and, WPA2-EAP or Open.
9. Enter the password of the network (for WPA2-PSK) or for enterprise security (WPA2-EAP) set the correct details required by your network. 
10. To set the hosting cloud server, tap on Advanced connectivity, then, click on Cloud servers to select the CMS server or type in your server address above.

   .. figure:: images/Mobile/cloud_servers.jpg
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And that's it! The device will now begin the configuration process and connect to the Wi-Fi and the desired server.

Optimize Network Settings for Best Performance and Battery Life
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For optimal performance and extended battery life, Place & Play devices work best when connected to a 2.4 GHz network with a 20MHz channel width. We recommend configuring your wireless network to these specifications to ensure the device runs efficiently and its battery lasts as long as possible.

Alternative configuration options
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For older devices without Bluetooth please use see this article on how to configure the device with a USB cable.

Should you experience any issues during the configuration process, double-check the network credentials. If this does not resolve it, please take a screenshot of the error you are seeing in the app, and send it along with the device logs to support@visionect.com.