Provision Humly Booking Devices over Bluetooth From HCP.

Table of Contents

• Background
• Common Use Cases
• Requirements
• Admin Guide
  • Step 1: Access the Provisioning Tab
  • Step 2: Prepare the Device
  • Step 3: Connect via Bluetooth
  • Step 4: Configure Network
  • Step 5: Provision the Device
• Network Configuration Options
• Troubleshooting
• Best Practices

Background

In addition to the mobile app provisioning method, Humly Booking Devices (HBD) can be provisioned directly from the Humly Control Panel (HCP) using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE).

This method allows administrators to configure an HBD device entirely from their web browser — connecting via Bluetooth, scanning for WiFi networks, and assigning the device to a resource — without needing the mobile provisioning app.

Common Use Cases

• Initial device setup — Configure a new HBD device with network credentials and assign it to a meeting room, desk, or parking space directly from HCP.
• Network reconfiguration — Change the WiFi network or switch between WiFi and Ethernet without using the mobile app.
• Bulk deployment — Provision multiple devices in sequence from a single workstation, with saved WiFi credentials to speed up the process.
• Hidden network setup — Manually enter a hidden SSID that does not appear in scan results.

Requirements

Admin Guide

Step 1: Access the Provisioning Tab

1. Log in to the Humly Control Panel.
2. Navigate to the Monitoring screen.
3. Select a resource (room, desk, or parking space) by expanding its row.
4. Click the Provisioning tab in the device panel.

The Provisioning tab is organized into five sections:

Step 2: Prepare the Device

On the physical Humly Booking Device, press "Connect Device" on the screen to put it into BLE pairing mode, when you see the QR code screen, the BLE pairing is activated.

Step 3: Connect via Bluetooth

1. In the Provisioning tab, click "Connect to device".
2. The browser's Bluetooth device picker opens, showing nearby HBD devices. Device names follow the format hbd1_xxxxxxxxxxxx.
3. Select your device and click Pair.
4. A success notification confirms the connection. The device's MAC address is displayed in the Select device section.

To disconnect at any time, click the "Disconnect" link next to the MAC address.

Step 4: Configure Network

Choose one of the following network configurations depending on your setup.

Option A: WiFi

1. Click the green Scan button next to the SSID dropdown. The HBD device scans for nearby WiFi networks.
2. Available networks appear in the SSID dropdown, sorted by signal strength. Each network displays a signal icon (0–4 bars).
3. Select a network from the list, or type a custom SSID for hidden networks.
4. Enter the WiFi password.
5. Optionally, check "Remember WiFi credentials" to save the credentials in your browser for future provisioning sessions.

Option B: Ethernet Only

1. Check "Ethernet only (skip WiFi)" to disable WiFi configuration.
2. Select DHCP (default) or Static IP.
3. If using Static IP, fill in the following fields:

Option C: WiFi + Static Ethernet

Configure both WiFi (Option A) and Static IP Ethernet settings. Both configurations are sent to the device during provisioning.

Step 5: Provision the Device

1. Click the "Provision" button.
2. The provisioning process runs automatically through the following stages:

• A success notification confirms provisioning is complete.
• The Bluetooth connection is automatically disconnected. The form resets, except for WiFi credentials if "Remember WiFi credentials" is enabled.

Network Configuration Options

Troubleshooting

Browser and Bluetooth

WiFi

Provisioning

Device Not Showing Pairing Screen

If the HBD device is not showing the "Connect Device" option and instead displays a pairing code prompt, follow the recovery steps in the mobile provisioning guide:

• Tap the QR code area 10 times rapidly, or
• Press and hold for 10 seconds, then reset the device.

Best Practices

• Prepare the device first — Always press "Connect Device" on the HBD screen before clicking "Connect to device" in HCP.

• Stay within range — Maintain Bluetooth proximity throughout the entire provisioning process.

• Use "Remember WiFi credentials" — When provisioning multiple devices on the same network, enable this option to avoid re-entering the password for each device.

• Check signal strength — When scanning for networks, look for at least 2–3 bars of WiFi signal on the selected network for reliable device connectivity.

• One device at a time — Complete provisioning for one device before starting the next.

• Use Ethernet for critical rooms — For rooms where network reliability is essential, consider using Ethernet (DHCP or Static IP) instead of WiFi.

• Verify after provisioning — After completing the process, confirm that the device appears online in the HCP Monitoring screen and displays the correct resource information.