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2.7.1 Open the iChessOne app and navigate to the “board” section#
Open the iChessOne app and select Board in the bottom navigation. The app displays the list of available boards.
2.7.2 Checking the board status#
| Board LED | What to do |
|---|---|
| Blinking blue | The board is searching and ready to connect. |
| Solid blue | The board is already connected. Disconnect it from the other device before pairing here. |
| Solid white | The board is on but not searching. Briefly press ON/OFF to activate searching mode. |
Board tile colors in the app
- Green: connected to this device.
- Orange: available, but not connected.
- Red: saved board, currently unavailable.
2.7.3 Connecting to the board and updating firmware#
- Select your board in the Board list.
- Use Connect to establish the connection. The tile also provides Settings and Connect/Disconnect controls.
- If an update indicator is visible, tap Download to transfer the firmware update to the board.
- Allow the installation to finish when you switch the board off. Do not interrupt the update.
2.7.4 Perform initial setup#
- Tap Settings on the board tile.
- Optionally change the board’s name.
- Tap LED Test to check the lights. The rows light up in sequence.
- Place the pieces in their starting position and check that the app’s board visualization recognizes them correctly.
