Kio Setup Manager can find devices two ways, by scanning for devices physically nearby over Bluetooth or by browsing your full Device Management inventory. Each method shows different information and is suited to different tasks.
My Devices
My Devices shows all devices in your Device Management inventory. This list is synced from Device Management and is available even when you are not physically near any devices. Use My Devices when you know which device you want to work with by name or ID, or when you need to review pending operations across your fleet.
Each device entry shows its Unique ID, name, MAC address, indicator if a firmware upgrade is available (up arrow icon), and an indicator if it has a pending configuration (sync icon). Tapping a device shows additional details.
Nearby Devices
Nearby Devices shows devices that Kio Setup Manager detects over Bluetooth within your current physical space. Scanning starts automatically when you switch to the Nearby tab and Bluetooth on your mobile device is enabled. Two sub-lists appear:
- My Nearby Devices — devices detected by Bluetooth that also exist in Device Management.
- Other Nearby Devices — devices detected by Bluetooth that are not in Device Management, such as Kontakt.io devices included in a Kontakt.io Order that have not been claimed in Device Management.
Nearby devices are sorted by signal strength (RSSI) by default — a stronger signal means the device is closer. You can re-sort by battery level, name, or pending operations.
Note: Nearby scanning requires Bluetooth and Location permissions granted in your mobile device's Settings. If the Nearby tab shows no devices and you are near Kontakt.io hardware, confirm Bluetooth is enabled and both permissions are granted to Kio Setup Manager.
Scan mode
The Scan screen lets you identify a specific device by scanning its QR code with your mobile device camera. After scanning, Kio Setup Manager looks up the device in your Device Management inventory and opens its detail view. Use Scan when you are working with a specific device and want to confirm its identity without scrolling through a list.
How discovery relates to installation
Installation workflows start by identifying a specific device — either by scanning its QR code or selecting it from a nearby scan. Kio Setup Manager must communicate with the device over Bluetooth to complete configuration, so you must be physically near the device you are installing. The Device Management inventory sync confirms the device is claimed to your account before the workflow begins.
If a device appears in My Devices but not in Nearby Devices, you are out of Bluetooth range. Move closer to the device and refresh the Nearby list.