Robot Connection
Tap the option 'Robot Connection' in the menu to display the options for connecting ZBOS Control to a robot.

Tap the option 'Connection' to select how to connect Control to the robot.

Cloud connection
If the option 'Cloud' has been selected, the following options are available:

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Tap the option 'Robot name' to display the list of robots(1) linked to the account .

Tap a robot in the list and tap the option 'OK' to select the robot.
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Set the timeout to reconnect (optional)
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Tap the button 'Link robot' to add a new robot(2) (v2.0.0+) to the cloud account.
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Tap the button 'Add legacy robot' to add a robot (-v2.0.0) to the cloud account(3).
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Tap the button 'Connect' to connect to the selected robot or tap the button 'Cancel' to keep the current connection.
(1): At least one robot needs to be have been linked to the connected account. |
Hotspot connection
The tablet/smartphone needs to be connected to the hotspot of the device. This feature is only available on certain ZBOS products (e.g. James). |
If the option 'Hotspot' has been selected, the following options are shown:

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Tap the option 'Robot type' to select one of the pre-configured configurations (1)

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Enter the Hostname/IP configuration for the robot
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Set the timeout to reconnect (optional)
(1): Selecting the option 'James' will lock the IP configuration to match James’s configuration.
Local connection
If the option 'Local' has been selected, the following options are available:

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Tap the icon next to 'Hostname/IP list' to display a list of known robot-configurations(1).

Tap the selected IP address to enter it in the required field.
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Tap the field 'Hostname/IP' to enter the configuration(2) for the robot on the local network
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Set the timeout to reconnect (optional)
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Tap the button 'Scan QR code' to scan the QR-code^(3) (4)^ shown on the robot to enter the information in the modal
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Tap the button 'Connect' to connect to the selected robot or tap the button 'Cancel' to keep the current connection.
(1): The list of IP addresses will only be shown if at least one connection has been made to a local IP address. |