Connecting to Wi-Fi with Web Browser
This is an easy-to-follow guide on setting up Wi-Fi using your web browser.
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Instructions
Before connecting to Wi-Fi, the drop handle must be in the open/upward position.
1. Tap the timer area to open the menu.
2. Select “WIFI SETTINGS”.
3. Tap “CONNECT” (don’t leave the menu).
4. Tap “ACTIVATE”.
5. Open Particle website - create an account, it can be personal.
6. Click on “Photon”.
7. Click “NEXT”.
8. Download and open the file.
9. Open network on your computer.
10. Go to your Wi-Fi settings and choose Photon to connect.
11. Choose your Wi-Fi and insert password to re-connect to your Wi-Fi. Click “NEXT”.
12. Reconnect to your Wi-Fi. See next step.
13. Connect to your Wi-Fi network again.
14. Complete setup WITHOUT naming your device. The roaster will restart and your ROEST will be connected.
If you want to read more about the usage of Wi-Fi on your roaster, click here.
Troubleshooting
If you enter the wrong password, the roaster will not connect - try again.
The roaster can only be connected to password-protected Wi-Fi. Not an open network.
The roaster cannot connect to 5Hz networks.
“ACTIVATE” button is only enabled when the bean drop handle is in an open/upward position.
If the roaster does not respond - restart (switch the roaster off and on).
Corporate networks can create problems. Port 9001 and 1883 must be opened.
If you’re still having problems, check out our troubleshooting guide.
Connecting to Wi-Fi with Android using ROEST Wi-Fi Setup app
This is an easy-to-follow guide on how to setting up Wi-Fi using Android. Note that the ROEST Wi-Fi Setup and Particle app is only used to put Wi-Fi credentials on your roaster and not for using the web portal or logging roasts.
Begin by downloading the Roest Wi-Fi Setup app from the Google Play Store.
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Instructions
Before connecting to Wi-Fi, the drop handle must be in the open/upward position.
1. Click the timer to open the menu.
2. Select “WIFI SETTINGS”.
3. Click “CONNECT” (don’t leave the menu).
4. Tap “ACTIVATE” under WIFI SETUP.
5. Download the “ROEST Wifi Setup” app.
6. Open the app.
7. Go to network settings on your phone and choose “Photon -XXXXXX”. (Make sure your location is ON).
8. Press “CONNECT”.
9. Press “BEGIN WIFI SETUP”.
10. Select your Wi-Fi network.
11. Fill in your Wi-Fi’s password and press “Save Credentials”.
12. Your roaster will restart and connect to Wi-Fi.
If you want to read more about the usage of Wi-Fi on your roaster, click here.
Instructional video
Troubleshooting
If you enter the wrong password, the roaster will not connect - try again.
The roaster can only be connected to password-protected Wi-Fi. Not an open network.
The roaster cannot connect to 5Hz networks.
“ACTIVATE” button is only enabled when the bean drop handle is in an open/upward position.
If the roaster does not respond - restart (switch the roaster off and on).
Corporate networks can create problems. Port 9001 and 1883 must be opened.
Try to use the Particle app instead if you are unsuccessful with giving your roaster credentials. It works just as well for Android as for an iPhone.
If you’re still having problems, check out our troubleshooting guide.
Connecting to Wi-Fi with iPhone
This is an easy-to-follow guide on setting up Wi-Fi using your iPhone. Note that the Particle app is only used to put Wi-Fi credentials on your roaster and not for using the web portal or logging roasts.
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Instructions
Before connecting to Wi-Fi, the drop handle must be in the open/upward position.
1. Tap the timer area to open the menu.
2. Select “WIFI SETTINGS”.
3. Tap “CONNECT” (don’t leave the menu).
4. Download the app “Particle IoT”, open it and tap “GET STARTED”.
5. Select “Skip Authentication” on the bottom of your screen and confirm.
6. On your ROEST touchscreen: tap “ACTIVATE” under WIFI SETUP.
7. Set up a new device on the app by tapping the plus sign (+) in the upper right corner and selecting “Photon”.
8. Tap “READY”.
9. Tap “GRANT PERMISSION”.
10. Follow the steps, and enable the app to search and connect to devices in the network; tap “OK”.
11. Go to network settings, connect to “Photon-xxxxxx”, and return to the app to verify the connection.
12. Once verified, the app will ask you to reconnect to your Wi-Fi again.
13. Insert your password and connect.
14. This message shows up if you insert the wrong password. Restart your ROEST and start this process again.
15. Your roaster will restart and connect to Wi-Fi. You will not be able to claim the Photon if you get an error message. This is okay.
If you want to read more about Wi-Fi usage on your roaster, click here.
instructional video
Troubleshooting
If you enter the wrong password, the roaster will not connect - try again.
The roaster can only be connected to a password-protected Wi-Fi. Not an open network.
The roaster cannot connect to 5Hz networks.
“ACTIVATE” button is only enabled when the bean drop handle is in an open/upward position.
If the roaster does not respond - restart (switch roaster off and on).
Corporate networks can create problems. Port 9001 and 1883 must be opened.
If you’re still having problems, check out our troubleshooting guide.