Devices & sync
Every option in the Devices & sync panel, and every step of linking another device with a PIN.
Settings → App Settings → Devices & sync
This panel links your own TVs and boxes so they share settings, rows and lists. Echo uses the same private connection.
The main screen#
| Item | What it is |
|---|---|
| Sync between my devices | The main switch. Off by default. Nothing runs until you turn it on |
| Warning (orange text) | Appears when sync is on. It explains the background node, see below |
| Your identity (the same on all your devices) | A code of eight groups of four letters and digits, for example A1B2 C3D4 …. It is the same on every device in your group, so you can compare |
| Device list | Your other devices. Select one to remove it |
| Add a device (show PIN) | Starts pairing, on the device that is already in the group |
| Join an existing device (enter PIN) | Starts pairing, on the new device |
| Sync now | Forces an update right away |
If there are no others you see No other devices yet.
What the switch starts#
While Sync between my devices is on, your TV runs a private peer-to-peer node in the background. It is announced to discovery and relay servers so your devices and friends can find it. A notification shows while it runs, and it uses some network and battery. Direct connections can reveal your IP address to the devices you connect with. Everything exchanged is encrypted. Turn the switch off to stop it.
Add a device, step by step#
On the first device
- Choose Add a device (show PIN). A PIN appears. It is valid for 10 minutes and works once.
- When the new device connects, a screen says “name” wants to join and shows a large confirmation code.
- Compare it with the code on the new device. If they match, you can tick Include accounts (Trakt, Simkl, API keys) so the new device is signed in too.
- Choose Approve, or Deny.
On the new device
- Choose Join an existing device (enter PIN) and type the PIN on the on-screen keypad.
- The screen warns that joining replaces this device's settings, accounts, rows and lists with the group's.
- It shows Connecting…, then a confirmation code. Check that it matches the first device, which then approves.
Remove a device#
Select a device in the list, then choose Remove. It stops syncing with your other devices, but keeps its own data.
Messages you may see#
| Message | What it means |
|---|---|
| “name” was added to your devices | Pairing worked |
| Done. This device now uses the settings from your group | Joining worked |
| The request was declined | The first device chose Deny |
| The PIN did not match | A digit is wrong |
| The PIN expired | Start again |
| Too many wrong attempts. The PIN was cancelled | Start again with a new PIN |