Device Setup

Step 1. Connect your device to the internet

 

Ethernet Connection

If your ethernet connection doesn’t require any extra setup, plug your ethernet cable into your Chromebox and ensure the other end is connected to your switch or router and you should be all set!

If your ethernet internet connection requires additional setup, like a fixed IP address, or extra authentication setup, follow the instructions for manually connecting the device to a Wi-Fi network, but select the Ethernet connection to configure instead of the Wi-Fi network. Chrome Device Manual Wireless Configuration

 
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Wi-Fi Connection

First, if your device has external Wi-Fi antennas, connect the antennas now.

ASUS Fanless Chromebox Wi-Fi Antennas

 

If your Wi-Fi connection is not configured in the Google Admin console, you’ll need to manually connect your device to your wireless network. Follow the steps in the Manual Network Configuration article to connect your device to your wireless network. Chrome Device Manual Wireless Configuration

If your Wi-Fi connection is configured in the Google Admin console prior to receiving the device, you should be set! The device should automatically connect to your Wi-Fi connection.

 

Test your device’s connection

Log into your Arreya Dashboard and navigate to the Devices section to see your device’s online status. You can also check the device status from the Google Admin console. If your device is still showing offline, check our article What should I do if my device is showing “offline” in the dashboard?

 

Step 2. Pair your device

If your device is already paired to your Arreya channel you’re all set!

If your device displays a 4 character pairing code,

  1. Power on your Chrome device, verify it starts the Arreya app and displays a 4 character pair code
  2. Log in to your Arreya account
  3. Under “Management” menu click [Devices]
  4. Click [+ Add Device]
  5. Enter a name for your device and the 4 character code displayed on the device
  6. Click [Add Device!]

 

Step 3. Schedule your content

If your device automatically starts playing content, you’re all set!

If your device shows a black screen, you will need to create and schedule content to display. You can learn more about creating content by checkout out our Knowledge Base and tutorials available on our YouTube channel. You can learn about scheduling a presentation by visiting our knowledge base article Scheduling a Presentation

 

Creating a presentation using Arreya templates

  1. Log in to Arreya Dashboard
  2. Click [Content] then [Presentations]
  3. Click the green [New Presentation] button
  4. Select [Template]
  5. Select a template category from the options on the left OR click [My Templates] to select one you’ve already saved.
  6. Select your desired template by clicking on it
  7. Insert a name for the presentation in the [Name] dialog box
  8. Click [Finish] to create the presentation
  9. The presentation will load in the presentation editor
  10. Once the presentation loads, you’ll be walked through a tutorial about the different widgets
  11. You can now edit the text, images, and widgets to fit your needs, or you can create new ones
  12. When you have finished editing, click the green [Push Live] button in the upper right hand corner

Inserting a Touch Point

In this article you will learn how to create interactive touch points in the Arreya Editor. Follow the steps below, or watch the accompanying video for simple step-by-step instructions.

  1. Log in to Arreya dashboard.
  2. Click [Content] then click [Presentations].
  3. Select the presentation you’d like to edit.
  4. In the Arreya editor, click the [Touch] button on the top toolbar.
  5. In the Touch Region Widget menu, choose the presentation and page you want the widget to link to.
  6. Next, enter text, if any, to display on the widget, into the [Text] field.
  7. Use the [Events] tab to create actions, webhooks, and more using the Interactive Touch Point widget.
  8. Finally, click [OK] to add the Interactive Touch Point widget to your page.
  9. To verify that the widget is linked to the correct page, click the gray link icon below the widget to jump to the linked presentation or page.
  10. Click the purple brush icon below the widget to open the [Style Settings].
  11. If you want to adjust the widget settings after adding it to the page, click the purple gear icon below the widget to open the [Settings Menu].
  12. If you need additional Interactive Touch Point widgets, you can add additional widgets from the [Touch] button and repeat these steps.
  13. Remember to save your changes by pushing the green [Push Live] button in the top right of the editor.

 

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