Remote control mobile app setup: Difference between revisions

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First we will set up the Management Suite on our host PC. Go to [http://www.chimemaster.com/downloads/ Chime Master dot com slash downloads]. Scroll down the page and find the link to the Management Suite installation package. Click the link and the file will begin to download.

~~{{strikethrough|In preparation for installation of~~ the ~~software, make sure that~~ the ~~bell~~ system is not ~~connected to the USB port of the PC until after the software is~~ installed.}}

We have removed the instruction to disconnect the system during installation. Also if Windows has been installed from a downloaded upgrade, .NET will not be installed. If .NET is not installed, see [[Setup_.NET|.NET Setup]].

Also temporarily disable any third-party antivirus software before running the installer.

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Agree to the EULA. next next next.. The software requires the .NET framework which is usually already a part of newer Windows systems. ... and close.

~~Now~~ connect the bell system to the host PC and ~~wait~~ for the drivers to install for the Millennium+ carillon. A notification that it is "ready to use" will appear when it is finished or you can click on the device setup icon to watch its progress.

( strikethrough - connect the bell system to the host PC and) Wait for the drivers to install for the Millennium+ carillon. A notification that it is "ready to use" will appear when it is finished or you can click on the device setup icon to watch its progress. (Do not attempt to start the program until driver installation is complete - this may take a few minutes.)

==== Start and setup Management Suite ====

Right click the desktop start icon. Notice that the default action in bold is to OPEN. Select properties at the bottom of this context menu, click the advanced button and check RUN AS ADMINISTRATOR. OK OK continue ...

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Let's launch Management Suite to make sure it is functional. When we launch the Remote screen, we should see a copy of the bell system's display. Close the remote screen, and notice that the menu only shows the functionality included with the free version of Management Suite.

===== Licensing =====

We can key in our license code to unlock the premium features by right clicking over the menu and selecting LICENSING

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After the license has been accepted, Management Suite must be restarted for the premium features to be registered.

===== Firewall setup =====

In windows 10, Setup the Windows Firewall by searching for FIREWALL and launching Windows Firewall advanced. see our [[Install_Management_Suite#Configure_Windows_Firewall|installation instructions]] for other versions of windows.

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Chime Remote

===== Setup the remote server =====

Launch management suite and open the ADMINISTRATOR options panel.

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=== Video script ===

==== Install the remote control app ====

Next we will set up the mobile app on the phone or tablet.

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The app will install automatically after it downloads, then we will exit the store.

==== Connect the phone to your WiFi ====

At this point, we need to be sure that we are connected to a wifi access point that is on the same local area network as the host PC that is running Management suite

Then launch the app from the ~~gold~~ button.

==== Setup the app ====

Then launch the app from the app icon button.

The EULA is easy to agree with, and a reminder will pop up that we need to finish setting up our link to the host PC in the Settings menu. We are reminded again in the display at the top of the app.

===== Add the Management Suite remote server host =====

Tap the Settings button - then HOSTS - then ADD, to create a new link.

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The selected host will be displayed next to Host here in the settings menu and also in the gray area at the top of the remote screen.

==== Connecting and logging in ====

It may take a few seconds to make the connection. The connection timing can be lengthened in the SETTINGS menu if errors occur.

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After authentication, you will see the [[Church_Bell_Remote#Monitor_Level_and_Active_Zones|remote control buttons]] that are enabled for the user who is logged in.

==== Using the remote ====

Tapping Monitor (plus) will turn up the inside speaker. After a tap on Peal the blue status line will indicate when we can tap PLAY to begin ringing.

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 First we will set up the Management Suite on our host PC. Go to [http://www.chimemaster.com/downloads/ Chime Master dot com slash downloads]. Scroll down the page and find the link to the Management Suite installation package. Click the link and the file will begin to download.
-{{strikethrough|In preparation for installation of the software, make sure that the bell system is not connected to the USB port of the PC until after the software is installed.}}
+We have removed the instruction to disconnect the system during installation. Also if Windows has been installed from a downloaded upgrade, .NET will not be installed. If .NET is not installed, see [[Setup_.NET|.NET Setup]].
 Also temporarily disable any third-party antivirus software before running the installer.
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 Agree to the EULA. next next next..   The software requires the .NET framework which is usually already a part of newer Windows systems. ... and close.
-Now connect the bell system to the host PC and wait for the drivers to install for the Millennium+ carillon. A notification that it is "ready to use" will appear when it is finished or you can click on the device setup icon to watch its progress.
+( strikethrough - connect the bell system to the host PC and)  Wait for the drivers to install for the Millennium+ carillon. A notification that it is "ready to use" will appear when it is finished or you can click on the device setup icon to watch its progress. (Do not attempt to start the program until driver installation is complete - this may take a few minutes.)
+==== Start and setup Management Suite ====
 Right click the desktop start icon. Notice that the default action in bold is to OPEN. Select properties at the bottom of this context menu, click the advanced button and check RUN AS ADMINISTRATOR.   OK OK continue ...
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 Let's launch Management Suite to make sure it is functional. When we launch the Remote screen, we should see a copy of the bell system's display. Close the remote screen, and notice that the menu only shows the functionality included with the free version of Management Suite.
+===== Licensing =====
 We can key in our license code to unlock the premium features by right clicking over the menu and selecting LICENSING
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 After the license has been accepted, Management Suite must be restarted for the premium features to be registered.
+===== Firewall setup =====
 In windows 10, Setup the Windows Firewall by searching for FIREWALL and launching Windows Firewall advanced. see our [[Install_Management_Suite#Configure_Windows_Firewall|installation instructions]] for other versions of windows.
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   Chime Remote
+===== Setup the remote server =====
 Launch management suite and open the ADMINISTRATOR options panel.
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 === Video script ===
+==== Install the remote control app ====
 Next we will set up the mobile app on the phone or tablet.
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 The app will install automatically after it downloads, then we will exit the store.
+==== Connect the phone to your WiFi ====
 At this point, we need to be sure that we are connected to a wifi access point that is on the same local area network as the host PC that is running Management suite
-Then launch the app from the gold button.
+==== Setup the app ====
+Then launch the app from the app icon button.
 The EULA is easy to agree with, and a reminder will pop up that we need to finish setting up our link to the host PC in the Settings menu. We are reminded again in the display at the top of the app.
+===== Add the Management Suite remote server host =====
 Tap the Settings button - then HOSTS - then ADD, to create a new link.
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 The selected host will be displayed next to Host here in the settings menu and also in the gray area at the top of the remote screen.
+==== Connecting and logging in ====
 It may take a few seconds to make the connection. The connection timing can be lengthened in the SETTINGS menu if errors occur.
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 After authentication, you will see the [[Church_Bell_Remote#Monitor_Level_and_Active_Zones|remote control buttons]] that are enabled for the user who is logged in.
+==== Using the remote ====
 Tapping Monitor (plus) will turn up the inside speaker.  After a tap on Peal the blue status line will indicate  when we can tap PLAY to begin ringing.