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.

Wireless Network Configuration

Wireless connection interface includes:

Function	Description	Use Case
Available Networks	List of detected wireless networks within radio range	Network selection
Advanced Settings	Extended wireless configuration parameters	WPA Enterprise, hidden SSIDs, static IP
Network Disconnection	Terminate current wireless connection	Switch networks or troubleshoot

Network selection triggers security and authentication configuration:

Security settings:

Network security protocol (WPA2, WPA3, WPA Enterprise)
Password or passphrase entry
Certificate-based authentication (for Enterprise networks)

Advanced wireless settings interface:

Advanced parameters:

Static IP configuration
DNS server customization
Proxy settings
Hidden SSID manual entry
WPA Enterprise credentials (RADIUS, 802.1X)

Wired Network Configuration

Wired connection interface configures Ethernet connectivity with advanced settings:

Configuration options:

DHCP (automatic IP assignment)
Static IP address, subnet mask, gateway
DNS server specification
VLAN tagging (for network-segmented environments)

Wired configuration applies to devices with Ethernet ports. Some devices (tablets, compact players) lack Ethernet and require wireless connectivity.

Bluetooth Pairing

Bluetooth interface discovers and pairs with nearby Bluetooth-enabled devices:

Pairing capabilities:

Bluetooth keyboard and mouse input devices
Bluetooth speakers and audio output
Bluetooth sensors (for IoT applications)

Bluetooth pairing persists across device reboots. Paired devices automatically reconnect when in range.

Display Configuration

Display interface controls visual output parameters:

Setting	Options	Impact
Resolution	Display native resolution or custom dimensions	Content clarity and screen fit
Rotation	0°, 90°, 180°, 270°	Portrait vs. landscape orientation
Display Selection	Primary display or multi-monitor assignment	Multi-screen configurations

Resolution considerations:

Native resolution provides best clarity
Custom resolutions support non-standard displays or video walls
Mismatched resolution causes scaling artifacts

Rotation use cases:

90° or 270° for portrait-oriented signage
180° for ceiling-mounted or inverted displays
0° (default) for standard landscape orientation

Audio Configuration

Audio interface controls sound output routing and levels:

Audio settings:

Output Device: Speaker selection (HDMI audio, analog out, USB audio, Bluetooth speakers)
Volume: System-level volume control (0-100%)

HDMI audio output routes sound through display speakers. Analog or USB audio output uses dedicated audio hardware. Bluetooth audio routes to paired Bluetooth speakers.

Volume configuration sets system-level default. Application-specific volume controls (video playback, web content) may override system volume.

Device Settings

Device settings configure system-level parameters:

Setting	Purpose	Impact
Date, Time, Time Zone	System clock configuration	Log timestamps, scheduled content
Device Environment	TelemetryOS environment selection	Production, staging, development
Player Channel	Software update channel	Stable, beta, or specific version
Reset Device	Factory reset functionality	Troubleshooting and reprovisioning

Time synchronization:

Devices synchronize time via NTP when connected to internet
Manual time setting available for air-gapped environments
Time zone determines local time display in content

Device Environment:

Production: Standard TelemetryOS cloud
Staging: Testing environment
Development: Development/testing instance
Custom: Private cloud or on-premise instance

Player Channel:

Stable: Production-ready releases
Beta: Early access to new features
Specific version: Pin to particular TelemetryOS version

System Information

System Information screen displays version details for diagnostics:

Version information:

Player version: TelemetryOS player software version
OS version: Operating system version (TelemetryOS, ChromeOS, etc.)
Hardware model: Device model identifier
Serial number: Unique device identifier

Version information assists troubleshooting and feature compatibility verification. Support teams use version details for diagnostics and update recommendations.

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)