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Beam Mini 2 setup and installation

The setup and installation of a Beam Mini 2 is completed from Kontakt.io's Kio Setup Manager mobile app, along with physically mounting the device. The Kio Setup Manager guides you through the install steps, including assigning its install location and completing the in-app testing.

Prerequisites

  • A BLE to Wi-Fi gateway device (Kontakt.io Portal Light or third-party compatible BLE Access Point) is located in the room where the Beam Mini 2 is being installed.

  • Mounting location meets the Beam Mini 2 placement guidelines.

  • Kontakt.io order is claimed—this adds the devices to your organization's account. From Device Management, Beam Mini 2 devices are located in the Inventory > Infrastructure menu.

  • Smart Location setup is complete— the mapping of the campuses, buildings, floors along with digital floor plans, and the rooms.

Step 1: Download Kio Setup Manager app

Kontakt.io Infrastructure devices, those that remain in a fixed, stationary position, are required to be installed using the Kio Setup Manager mobile app. If you already have the app, be sure you have the latest version.

To download the app, go to the App Store or Google Play. Search for Kio Setup Manager.

App requirements: Apple iPhone or iPad: iOS version 16 or later | Android phone or tablet: version 8 or later | Bluetooth enabled (on) | Internet connection

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Step 2: Sign in to Kio Setup Manager

  1. From your mobile device, open Kio Setup Manager.

    The first time you sign in or after reinstalling the app, you will complete all of the following steps. Once you’ve successfully signed in, the app remembers your Sign In Method and Region.

  2. Select a Sign in Method > tap Kio Cloud Account (most common method).

    Cisco Spaces Account: for use when installing Kontakt.io Portal Beams integrated with Cisco Spaces.

    Sign in with Kontakt.io QR code: for use only when instructed by the Kontakt.io team.

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  3. Select Region > tap the geographic location of your organization's Kio Cloud account.

    United States: located in North America or Japan-Asia Pacific locations.

    United Kingdom: located in the UK, EU, and other European countries.

    Custom Region: only select when instructed by the Kontakt.io team.

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  4. Enter Tenant ID is dependent on your organization's Kio Cloud account type. Refer to the below table for more details.

Enter a "Tenant ID" when... Tap "I don't have a Tenant ID" when...
Your organization has a Tenant account. You sign in to Kio Cloud from an unique URL that includes the Tenant ID.
Example: https://[Tenant ID appears here].app.cloud.[us or uk].kontakt.io
To sign in: enter the Tenant ID > tap Continue > provide your user credentials (email/password or SSO).
Enter your Tenant ID to sign in to Kio Cloud 		You sign in to Kio Cloud from a web browser from either of the below URLs (Non-Tenant account):
• https://app.cloud.us.kontakt.io
• https://app.cloud.uk.kontakt.io
To sign in: provide your Kio Cloud user email and password credentials.
Sign in to Kio Cloud without a Tenant ID

Step 3: Install Beam Mini 2

Ensure you’re in the room where you’ll be mounting the Beam Mini 2.

  1. Unbox and power on the Beam Mini 2; from its underside, move its battery switch to the ON position.

    Recommended: write down its MAC address and Unique ID located on its underside. Once the Beam Mini 2 is mounted, this information will not be visible.

  2. From the Kio Setup Manager bottom menu, tap Install > Beam > Beam Mini 2. You are guided through each step.

  3. Scan its QR code or enter its 12-character MAC address or Unique ID (both printed on the device).

  4. Assign its install location, tap Select Location > tap the Campus > Building > Floor > Room.

  5. When prompted, apply its reconfiguration.

  6. Complete the in-app Tests —this verifies its configuration and that its data is being received by Kontakt.io from an in-range infrastructure gateway device.

  7. The app automatically applies the following for the Beam Mini 2; available from its profile in Device Management.

    Notes: as displayed. You can update this information as needed.

    Deployment Status: set to Deployed.

    Tag (label): adds the Campus name (up to the first 25 characters).

Step 4: Mount the Beam Mini 2

You're now ready to mount the Beam Mini 2. Be sure to keep the Kio Setup Manager app open to complete IR location testing.

Follow the mounting instructions.

Kontakt.io recommends temporarily mounting the beam (tape method). This will allow you to complete the next step.

To complete this step, you'll need a Kontakt.io Tag with IR enabled within the room.

  1. Return to the Kio Setup Manager app, tap Test IR Location.

    If this option is no longer displayed, you will have to repeat the install steps.

  2. Tap Add Tag > scan the tag's QR code.

  3. Tap Test IR Location.

    The expected outcome is the Tag is detected in the same room as the Beam Mini 2.

    Tip

    It's recommended to complete the IR test with the tag at various locations within the room—complete an IR Test at each corner within the room.

  4. Once testing is complete, tap Exit.