This page describes the per-room configuration process for Roomcast.
Pre-requisites
- Make sure Roomcast is connected to a wired Internet connection with full access to Google.
- Roomcast must have Android build 20170711 or later installed.
System ID
This step is only necessary if you have been allocated a unique System ID and it has not been set previously. You will need to enter Engineering Mode (Not Cool + Whatever + Love It then 592671).
- Select 'System Information'.
- Set 'System ID' to the unique number you have been given (if any doubt please check with your local TeleAdapt representative).
If you have entered Engineering Mode to set the System ID then you can just continue in that mode, otherwise enter Admin Mode (Struggled + Struggled then 843646).
OTA Software Update
This step is only necessary if you been advised to apply a software update.
- Select 'Update Software' and click 'Check for Update'.
- If an update is available an 'Apply' button showing the new version number will be show. Click this to start the update process.
- Another dialog box will appear which describes what the update does. Click OK.
- A small 'Downloading ...' message will appear followed by a final dialog box where you will need to click OK once more. *** Note this dialog box may take 30 seconds or more to appear. ***
- The system will power off and reboot.
- When the Roomcast has finished updating and has completely restarted, enter Admin Mode and continue with the next steps.
Room Number
Set the room number to ensure each Roomcast uses a unique SSID.
- Select 'Room Settings'
- Enter the 'Room No.' and then click 'Apply' (note if the virtual keyboard appears dismiss it with the return key on the remote).
TV Control Method
This only needs to be changed if you are using LG hospitality TVs. Leave set to HDMI-CEC which is the default for all other brands.
- Select 'TV Control' and set 'Method' to 'HDMI-CEC14'.
Time Zone and Update Time
- Select 'System Config' and make sure 'Time Zone' is set correctly. If you are enabling Auto Update then also check that 'Update Time' is correct, change as required. Click 'Apply' to apply these changes.
Optionally Enable Auto Update
If you plan to use the Auto Update feature, then it must be enabled.
- Select 'Update Software' and click 'Enable Auto Update'.
Chromecast Configuration
If you need to update Chromecast settings then instructions can be found at Update Google Chromecast Settings.
