Remotely Adopting EV Station and Display Cast in UniFi Connect
UniFi Connect simplifies the remote adoption of EV Station and Display Cast devices, enabling you to manage and scale your business with ease—no matter where you are. This article explains how to adopt devices remotely via a Layer 3 network, making it especially useful for managing them across multiple locations. For a quick start guide to UniFi Connect, click here.
Supported Connect Models
- EV Station (EV-Stations)
- EV Station Pro (EV-Stations-Pro)
- EV Station Lite (EV-Stations-Lite)
- Display Cast Pro (UC-Cast-Pro)
- Display Cast Lite (UC-Cast-Lite)
Prerequisites
- Static IP Address of the Console: Ensure the console's IP address is static and reachable by the Connect devices.
- Connect Mobile App: Download and install the Connect Mobile app (iOS / Android) and enable Bluetooth permissions.
- Connect Application: Install the Connect Application on your console.
Adopting Remotely
- Enable remote adoption in the application settings.
- Launch the Connect Mobile App, log in, and select the console for adoption.
- Select Remote Adopt during the adoption process.
- For wired devices: Connect the Ethernet cable and ensure the device can communicate with the console.
- For wireless devices: Ensure the installation environment has an Access Point that can connect to the internet and the console. Follow the app instructions to connect to this AP.
- Enter the IP address of the host.
- For wireless devices only: Select the SSID and enter the password to connect to the internet.
- Adoption is complete, and the device is ready for use.