Device Setup

Configure device settings including network, display, audio, and system preferences

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The Setup screens are accessible through two methods:

  • Keyboard: Pressing Ctrl+S on a connected keyboard opens the Setup screens
  • Touch screen: Swiping down from the top edge of the screen (starting off-screen) opens the Setup screens

Device Setup Screens

Device setup screens configure network connectivity, display settings, audio output, and system preferences during initial provisioning. These interfaces appear on-device during hardware setup before TelemetryOS pairing.

Network Configuration

Network connectivity configures through wired (Ethernet) or wireless (Wi-Fi) interfaces based on hardware capabilities.

Setup Screen Access

Setup screens appear automatically during initial device provisioning. After pairing with TelemetryOS, setup screens become accessible through:

  • Interactive menu (devices with keyboards): Press Ctrl+Shift+S during playback
  • Device administration (remote access): Open Interactive Menu via web interface

Setup screen changes take effect immediately. Network configuration changes may briefly interrupt connectivity during application.

Common Configuration Patterns

Wireless corporate network: WPA Enterprise with RADIUS authentication, static IP, custom DNS

Wired simple setup: DHCP automatic configuration, default display settings, stable player channel

Portrait display: 1080x1920 resolution, 90° rotation, HDMI audio, automatic time zone

Multi-display video wall: Custom resolution per display, specific display selection, wired connectivity for reliability

Testing environment: Beta player channel, development environment, manual time setting, verbose logging

Air-gapped installation: Static IP, manual time/date, local DNS, stable player channel

Configuration Specifications

Setup screens configure during initial provisioning (before TelemetryOS pairing) or via Interactive Menu (after pairing).

Required Configuration

  • Network connectivity (wireless or wired)
  • Display output (resolution and orientation)

Optional Configuration

  • Advanced network settings (static IP, DNS, proxy)
  • Bluetooth device pairing
  • Audio output device and volume
  • Time zone and system time
  • Player channel and environment
  • Custom display resolution

Limitations

  • Setup screens require local device access (physical device or remote desktop)
  • Network configuration changes may temporarily disconnect device
  • Display resolution limited by hardware capabilities
  • Bluetooth pairing depends on device Bluetooth support
  • Player channel changes trigger software update (may require restart)
  • Environment changes require device reprovisioning
  • Factory reset erases all configuration and pairing (cannot be undone)