Device Setup - WiFi, App Installation and Pairing a Bluetooth Microphone

Contents of this article: 

1. Connect Device/s to Wifi

• • iOS Apple Devices
    • Adding Proxy
  • Android Devices
    • Adding Proxy

2. Installing the IRIS Connect Record App

• • App Store
  • Play Store

3. Turn on Automatic Updates

• • Apple iOS - How to enable automatic updates
  • Android - How to enable automatic updates

4. Next Steps - Pairing the Bluetooth Microphone

1. Connect Devices to WiFi

In order to sign in to the Record app, your device/s will need to be connected to an internet connection.

Whilst you can use your device on a mobile internet connection, speeds are typically faster on WiFi and it alleviates concerns with data allowance which you will have with mobile connections.

iOS (Apple) Devices

• Go to the Settings app on the device. If the Settings app is not immediately visible, you may need to swipe left or right on the screen to move to the correct Home Screen.
  • You can also swipe down on the Home Screen, type in "Settings" and the device will locate the app. 
• Select "Wi-Fi". If Wi-Fi is turned off, turn it on by tapping the On/Off icon.
• Locate and tap the WiFi network you want to join. Enter the password if prompted.

Adding Proxy Details

If your WiFi uses a Proxy Server, you will need to input the details into the iOS devices.

• Tap the  or arrow icon next to the wireless network name to open the IP settings panel.
• Scroll down to HTTP PROXY and press Manual.
• Enter the proxy server details, if it requires authentication then tap the authentication switch and enter the username and password details.

Android Devices

• Go to the Settings app on the device. If the Settings app is not immediately visible, you may need to swipe left or right on the screen to move to the correct Home Screen.
• Select "Wi-Fi". If Wi-Fi is turned off, turn it on by tapping the On/Off icon.
• Locate and tap the WiFi network you want to join. Enter the password if prompted.

Adding Proxy Details

1. Connect your phone to Wi-Fi.
2. Open your phone's Settings app.
3. Tap Network & internet  Internet.
4. Tap the Wi-Fi network you're connected to.
5. Select Advanced Proxy.
6. Enter the proxy server details, if it requires authentication then tap the authentication switch and enter the username and password details.

2. Installing the Record App

App Store

If you already have an Apple ID - navigate to the App Store on your mobile device and search for IRIS Connect Record.

If you do not have an Apple ID 

If your organisation does not have an Apple ID you can create one here.

The Apple guide can be followed here.

Alternatively, if you do not want to add a payment card when creating your ID then please follow the steps below:

On your device:

1. Open App Store app.
2. Scroll to the bottom of the main ("Featured") page.
3. If an account is signed in, sign out of it.
4. Search for IRIS Connect Record.
5. Click to download it.
6. On the pop-up menu select Create New Apple ID.
7. Go through the initial page. Ensure the Date of Birth makes the user older than 18 years old.
8. On the next page, the Payment Options area will have an option to select None.

Note: If you attempt to create a new account at Step 3 (on the main App Store page) there will be no "None" payment option on the account creation screen.

Play Store

If you already have a Google account - navigate to the Play Store on your mobile device and search for IRIS Connect Record.

You can install it via this link.

If you do not have a Google account - see Google's guide to creating a Google Account.

3. Enable automatic updates

Apple iOS - How to enable automatic updates

1. Enable automatic updates on your iPhone or iPad

   1. Go to Settings.
   2. Tap App Store.
   3. Turn on or turn off App Updates.

   

See here for more information.

4. Next Steps - Pairing the Bluetooth Microphone

Please see this guide.