Use this guide to connect a device to power, connect it to a TV, and bring it online with Personal Hotspot on an iOS device.

Before You Begin

  1. Plug in the device and keep it powered on.
  2. Check the front of the device for a solid or blinking blue light.
  3. If you are using Wi-Fi, have an iPhone or iPad with cellular data available.
  4. If you are using Ethernet instead, plug an Ethernet cable directly from the device to the router.

S.A.M. quick start guide page showing power, blue indicator light, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi hotspot setup

Connect the Device to Your TV

  1. Keep the device connected to power.
  2. Plug the short HDMI extender into the device’s HDMI port.
  3. Insert the free end of the extender into an available HDMI port on the TV.
  4. Use the TV remote to switch to the matching HDMI input, such as HDMI 1.

S.A.M. quick start guide page showing HDMI extender, TV connection, input selection, and troubleshooting tips

Set Up the iOS Personal Hotspot

  1. Open Settings on the iOS device.

iPhone home screen with the Settings app highlighted

  1. Tap General.

iPhone Settings screen with General highlighted

  1. Tap About.

iPhone General settings screen with About highlighted

  1. Tap Name.

iPhone About screen with Name highlighted

  1. Change the device name to ENS, then tap Done.

iPhone Name screen with ENS entered

  1. Turn Cellular Data on.

iPhone Settings screen with Cellular highlighted

  1. Return to Settings, then tap Personal Hotspot.

iPhone Settings screen with Personal Hotspot highlighted

  1. Turn on Allow Others to Join, then tap Wi-Fi Password.

iPhone Personal Hotspot screen showing Allow Others to Join and Wi-Fi Password

  1. Change the Wi-Fi password to ensdevicego!, then save your changes.

iPhone Wi-Fi Password screen with ensdevicego entered

  1. Keep the hotspot enabled and wait a few minutes while the device connects to the ENS signal.

Confirm the Device Status

Sign in to RunSam.com and check the device status.

S.A.M Signs page showing online and offline status indicators

  • Green means the device is online and has successfully connected.
  • Red means the device is still offline. Wait another minute and refresh the page. If the status remains red, verify that the hotspot name is ENS, the password is ensdevicego!, and the hotspot is still enabled.

Troubleshooting

  • If no blue light is visible, check the power cable and wall outlet.
  • If the TV shows No Signal, confirm the HDMI extender is securely connected and the TV is set to the correct HDMI input.
  • If the device does not come online over Wi-Fi, double-check the hotspot name and password, then confirm the iOS hotspot is still active.

Expected Result

The device remains powered on, displays through the selected TV input, and appears online in RunS.A.M.

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