Beam Mini + Cisco Spaces + Kio Cloud
To get room-level certainty outcomes with a Kontakt.io Beam Mini infrastructure and Cisco Spaces, you'll need to complete additional integration steps. These steps include the setup of Kontakt.io's Kio Cloud platform and installing Beam Minis with the Kio Setup Manager mobile app.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact our support team.
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Before you begin your deployment, the following prerequisites must be met.
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Cisco Spaces account set up with an ACT license. Learn more from the Cisco Spaces Setup Guide.
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Cisco Spaces: IoT Services (Wireless) prerequisites are met.
This includes controllers added and active, Access Points connected and added to Maps, IoT Manage Streams enabled, and Access Points synchronized.
Refer to the IoT Services Configuration Guide (Wireless) for complete details and instructions.
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Cisco Spaces Maps with floor images setup is complete. Learn more from the Track and Trace Manage Maps instructions.
If you already have a Kio Cloud account, proceed to the next step.
To create a new account, from a web browser go to https://cloud.kontakt.io/register
If you’re located in the United Kingdom/Europe, go to https://cloud.uk.kontakt.io/register
A Kio Cloud account activation is sent to your email address. It may take a few minutes for the email to arrive. Please be sure to check your junk/spam folder. The email is sent from hello@kontakt.io.
Claiming a Kontakt.io Order ID within Cisco Spaces adds the order's devices to your Cisco Spaces device inventory.
You'll need the Kontakt.io Order ID provided in the Quick Start Guide included in the order packaging or is also included in your order confirmation emails.
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Log in to your Cisco Spaces account.
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From the upper-left corner, select the menu icon > IoT Services > Device Management.
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Select Onboard Devices > Floor Beacons > Next.
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Enter your Kontakt.io Order ID (it's case sensitive, be sure to enter it exactly as printed) > and select Add to Inventory.
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To verify the Kontakt.io devices were successfully claimed, from the Devices tab, select Floor Beacons > select Claimed Devices > from the Order ID column, verify the claimed devices are listed.
Kontakt.io IoT devices are identified as Floor Beacons.
For complete details, see the Cisco DNA Spaces: IoT Services Configuration Guide (Wireless). Configuration > Beacons and Tags article (Claiming a beacon).
This step activates the integration between your Cisco Spaces and Kio Cloud account.
The Kontakt.io team will import your Cisco Spaces Maps into Kio Cloud's Smart Location. This step is required to install Beam Minis with the Kio Setup Manager app, which includes assigning their room-level install location.
To request this required integration, send an email to support@kontakt.io.
Please include the following information:
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Description: Beam Mini integration with Cisco Spaces.
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Your contact details: name, phone number
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Cisco Spaces account detail (admin account)
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Your Kio Cloud account email address
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The Kontakt.io Order ID claimed within Cisco Spaces
Once you receive confirmation from Kontakt.io that your integration is complete, it's time to install. A Beam Mini is a stationary, infrastructure device that requires installation with Kontakt.io's Kio Setup Manager mobile app.
Before you begin, be sure you're familiar with the Beam Mini placement and coverage and mounting instructions.
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Download the Kio Setup Manager mobile app. If you already have the app, be sure to check for updates.
To download the app, go to the App Store or Google Play. Search for Kio Setup Manager
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App requirements: Apple iPhone or iPad: iOS version 15 or later | Android phone or tablet: version 5.0 or later | Bluetooth enabled (on) | Internet connection
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Unbox and power on the Beam Mini; 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 is mounted, this information will not be visible.
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Open the app> tap Kio Cloud Account > tap the Region to select the location of your Kio Cloud account > United States for U.S. or other North America countries or United Kingdom for the UK, EU and other European countries > enter your Kio Cloud email and password > tap Sign In.
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Tap Install Devices > Beam > Beam Mini. You are guided through each step.
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Scan its QR code or enter its MAC address/Unique ID.
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Assign its install location, tap Select Location > tap the Campus > Building > Floor > Room.
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When prompted, apply its reconfiguration.
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Complete the in-app Tests - verifies its configuration and that its data is being received by Kio Cloud from an in-range infrastructure gateway device.
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You're now ready to mount the Beam Mini. Be sure to keep the Kio Setup Manager app open to complete IR location testing.
Follow the mounting instructions.
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If you have a Kontakt.io Tag within the room, you can complete the IR location testing to validate the Beam Mini's IR coverage.
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.
The expected outcome is the Tag is detected in the same room as the Beam Mini.
By activating Kontakt.io's suite of Kio RTLS apps, you can get outcomes with room-level certainty almost instantly.
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Asset Tracker: See how to track and locate assets in real-time with your Beam Mini infrastructure and Kontakt.io Asset Tags.
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Staff Safe: See how to protect staff by responding rapidly with real-time duress alerts with your Beam Mini infrastructure and Kontakt.io Smart Badges.