Thingsee Toolbox

Thingsee Toolbox is the primary application for deploying and managing Haltian Thingsee IoT installations. With Thingsee Toolbox you can add stacks, manage deployment groups, replace devices, and export CSV files for comprehensive IoT management.

Download

• App Store (iOS)
• Google Play (Android)

Requirements: iOS 12+ or Android 10+

Key Features

Getting Started

Prerequisites

1. Download Thingsee Toolbox from App Store or Google Play
2. Have your stack QR codes ready
3. Grant camera and storage permissions

Adding a Stack

A stack is a database where your devices are stored.

1. Open Thingsee Toolbox
2. Tap Add Stack
3. Scan the QR codes in order:
   • Stack identifier QR
   • Authentication QR
4. Press Save after stack information appears

Deployment Groups

Deployment groups are logical collections of devices. Create groups for each:

• Building floor
• Office wing
• Room or zone
• Installation phase

Viewing Devices in Groups

1. From main view, select Devices
2. Choose a deployment group
3. View all devices with their status and event data
4. Tap + to add new devices

Creating Deployment Groups

1. From main view, tap + (Add deployment group)
2. Enter group name
3. Configure group settings
4. Press Save

Editing Deployment Groups

1. Select the deployment group
2. Tap settings (gear icon) in top right
3. Select Edit
4. Modify settings and save

Removing Deployment Groups

1. Select the deployment group
2. Tap settings in top right
3. Select Remove
4. Confirm removal

Device Management

Adding New Devices

1. Open the target deployment group
2. Tap + in the lower right corner
3. Scan the device QR code
4. Enter description and configuration
5. Press Save

Searching for Devices

The search function helps locate devices in your database:

1. Open the search function
2. Scan the QR code OR enter the 6-digit sensor ID
3. View device information and status

Configuring Devices

Configure these sensor types directly from Toolbox:

• Thingsee PRESENCE
• Thingsee ENVIRONMENT
• Thingsee COUNT

Configuration options vary by sensor type.

Replacing Devices

Replace a failed device with a new one:

1. Open the deployment group
2. Find the device to replace
3. Tap settings → Replace
4. Scan the new device’s QR code
5. Confirm replacement

Removing Devices

1. Open the device
2. Tap settings → Remove
3. Confirm removal

Logging

Logs record all actions performed with Thingsee Toolbox, enabling:

• Mapping device IDs (TUIDs) to your system
• Documenting installations (e.g., “desk 123 has sensors x, y, z”)
• Tracking maintenance activities
• Sharing changes with your organization and Haltian support

Creating a Log

1. From main view, go to Logs
2. Tap Add new log file
3. Configure:
   • Title - Log name
   • Description - What’s being logged
   • Deployment group - Which group to log
   • Events - Select events to track
4. Press Save

A red recording indicator shows the log is active.

Stopping a Log

1. Go to Logs
2. Select the active log
3. Tap Stop recording

Exporting Logs

1. Select the log file
2. Tap menu → Export CSV
3. Choose sharing method (email, Drive, etc.)

Managing Log Files

• Edit - Change title, description, group, or events
• Remove - Delete the log file

Installation Workflow

Example: Complete Installation

1. Create deployment group for your installation location
2. Create a log for the deployment group
3. Navigate to deployment group and tap +
4. Scan QR codes and configure each device
5. Stop logging when installation is complete
6. Export CSV for documentation

Best Practices

• Create one deployment group per logical location
• Always use logging during installations
• Export CSVs immediately after completing installations
• Use descriptive names for devices and groups
• Document any issues in device descriptions