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Softbox 3 Setup instructions

Learn how to setup your Softbox 3

Updated over 2 weeks ago

Setting Up Your Softbox 3

Tip: If you prefer, you can follow along with the [Video Instructions] instead of the written steps below.


Step 1: Connect and Start

  1. Plug in your Softbox 3.

  2. Make sure your TV is set to the correct HDMI input and all cables are firmly connected.

  3. The setup steps should appear on your screen.


Step 2: Sign In with Google

  • You’ll be asked to log in to your Google Account (the same as your Gmail account).

  • If you don’t remember your password, choose Forgot password.

  • If you don’t have a Gmail account, select Create account.


Step 3: Create a DriveMob Account

Before installing iMPlayer, you’ll need to make sure you have a DriveMob account.

  • If you don’t have a DriveMob account:
    Go to [Drivemob Premium] and create your account. Once complete, you’ll receive your management code by email.

  • If you already have a DriveMob account:
    You still need a management code for your new Softbox 3. Fill out [this activation form] so we can link your Softbox to your existing DriveMob account.


Step 4: Install iMPlayer

  1. On your home screen, hold down the microphone button on your remote and say: “Google Play Store.”

  2. In the Play Store, go to Search (top right), then click in the search bar.

  3. Type “implayer” using your remote, then click the magnifying glass to search.

  4. Select iMPlayer, then click Install and Open.


Step 5: Enter Your Management Code

  1. Inside iMPlayer, click Management code.

  2. Enter the code sent to your email and click Verify.

    • If you don’t see the email, check your Spam or Junk folder.

  3. iMPlayer will close. Reopen it, scroll right in the menu, and click Close.

  4. After about 3 minutes, a channel will start playing. This means setup is complete.

  5. Navigate left to browse menus and categories.


Step 6: Organize Your Home Screen

  1. Press the Home (house) button on your remote.

  2. Go down to Apps (circle icons).

  3. Scroll to find iMPlayer.

  4. Highlight it, press and hold the center button, and choose Move.

  5. Move iMPlayer to the far left, press the center button to set it, then select Done at the bottom.


Step 7: Create a Remote Shortcut

  1. Press the gear button on your remote.

  2. Select the gear icon on the screen.

  3. Go to Remotes & Accessories.

  4. Choose Set up remote buttons.

  5. Select Customizable buttonFavorite app.

  6. Pick iMPlayer, then choose Create shortcut.

  7. Now, pressing the star button (top right of your remote) will instantly open iMPlayer.


Step 8: Learn the Basics


Video instructions

  1. Initial Set up


2. Before installing iMPlayer, you’ll need to make sure you have a DriveMob account.

  • If you don’t have a DriveMob account:
    Go to [Drivemob Premium] and create your account. Once complete, you’ll receive your management code by email.

  • If you already have a DriveMob account:
    You still need a management code for your new Softbox 3. Fill out [this activation form] so we can link your Softbox to your existing DriveMob account.


Installing iMPlayer


3. iMPlayer Quick Intro


4. Create a Shortcut on your remote to open iMPlayer

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