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Linking your first display device

Linking your first display device

Connect your dotBlast dashboard to a display device so your content appears on a TV, monitor, or screen.

Overview

Linking creates a secure connection between your dotBlast account and a display device. Once linked, your dashboard updates in real-time on the connected screen.

Two linking methods

dotBlast offers two ways to connect devices:

  1. Quick Link: Temporary connection (expires in 24 hours)

    • Best for testing or temporary displays
    • No PIN required on the device
    • Automatically refreshes when you save changes

  2. PIN Link: Persistent connection (until manually revoked)

    • Best for permanent installations
    • Requires entering a 6-digit PIN on the device
    • Survives device reboots and power cycles

Step-by-step linking process

  1. Go to the Devices page in your dotBlast account
  2. Click + Link New Device
  3. Select Quick Link tab
  4. On your display device, open a web browser and go to: https://dotblast.app/view
  5. The device will automatically connect and show your default dashboard
  6. Make changes in your dashboard editor - they appear instantly on the device
  1. Go to the Devices page in your dotBlast account
  2. Click + Link New Device
  3. Select PIN Link tab
  4. On your display device, open a web browser and go to: https://dotblast.app/view
  5. You’ll see a 6-digit PIN code on the screen
  6. Enter this PIN in the PIN field on your dotBlast Devices page
  7. Click Link Device
  8. The device is now permanently linked to your account

What happens after linking

  • Your device appears in the Devices list with a status indicator
  • The device automatically loads your default dashboard
  • Changes you make in the editor appear on the device within seconds
  • You can link multiple devices to show different dashboards
  • Device access can be restricted to specific dashboards only

Finding your default dashboard

If your linked device shows “No Dashboards Available”:

  1. Go to Dashboards page
  2. Click the three dots (⋯) on any dashboard
  3. Select Set as default
  4. The device will refresh and show your selected dashboard

Troubleshooting

  • Device not connecting: Verify the device has internet connectivity
  • PIN not working: PINs expire after 5 minutes - generate a new one if needed
  • Wrong dashboard showing: Check which dashboard is set as default
  • No updates: Ensure the device hasn’t gone to sleep or lost connection
  • Connection drops: Check WiFi stability and power settings on the device
  • “No Dashboards Available”: Set a default dashboard or grant device access to specific dashboards

Device compatibility

dotBlast works with any modern device that can run a web browser:

  • Smart TVs (built-in browser or external streaming device)
  • Dedicated kiosk/tablet displays
  • Computer monitors
  • Raspberry Pi or similar single-board computers
  • Fire TV Stick, Chromecast, Android TV boxes
  • Old laptops or desktops repurposed as displays

Security notes

  • Each device link is unique to your account
  • You can revoke access at any time from the Devices page
  • Device connections use HTTPS encryption
  • PIN links generate unique, time-limited codes for security