The setup and installation of an Anchor Beacon 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.
Topics include:
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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 is being installed.
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Kontakt.io order is claimed—this adds the devices to your organization's account. From Device Management 2.0, Beam Mini devices are located in the Inventory > Infrastructure menu.
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Smart Location setup is complete— the mapping of the campuses, buildings, floors along with digital floor plans, and the rooms.
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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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.
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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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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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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).
You sign in to Kio Cloud from a web browser from either of the below URLs (Non-Tenant account):
To sign in: provide your Kio Cloud user email and password credentials.
Ensure you’re in the room where you’ll be mounting the Anchor Beacon.
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To activate, pull the yellow tab (battery separator) on the Anchor Beacon's top side. Once activated, its battery power is activated and it's ready for use.
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From the Kio Setup Manager bottom menu, tap Install > Beam > Beam Mini. You are guided through each step.
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Scan its QR code or enter its 12-character MAC address or Unique ID (both printed on the device).
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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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The app automatically applies the following, available from its profile in Device Management 2.0.
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).
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When you receive a Success confirmation, you can then mount the device.