How to set up a new device

Welcome aboard! TRMNL's OG device is our bestseller. Some may even call it a classic. If your box includes a clear film accessory, see here. Otherwise, let's begin.

Flip the power switch to ON from the back of your TRMNL device. After it wakes up and blinks a few times, your screen might look something like this:

If nothing happens when you turn on the device, the battery may be drained. In this case, plug TRMNL in with the included USB-C cable (if part of your order) and restart your device using the OFF/ON switch on the back.

As the device screen says, use your phone or a nearby computer to find and connect to the WiFi network named "TRMNL," which will broadcast from your turned on device.

After connecting, a WiFi portal will appear like the middle screenshot above.

Wait a moment while TRMNL scans for available networks, or provide credentials into the SSID/Password box directly if your home/office network doesn't appear or is hidden. Finally, click Connect to share these credentials with your TRMNL device.

(Your WiFi credentials are never sent to our servers)

Having trouble on corporate or enterprise networks? See this guide.

Troubleshooting

For suggestions to fix a few rare issues, see our troubleshooting guide.

After adding your WiFi credentials, TRMNL will restart and show a setup message. If your screen is blurry or you can't read the 6 digit ID, use Find My Device to recover it instantly.

If you already have a TRMNL account, Add a New Device with this Friendly ID.

If you don't have a TRMNL account (different from your store profile), register at https://trmnl.com/signup and provide this Friendly ID in the required field.

After signing up, your device should begin working within moments. TRMNL adds a default plugin to all new accounts, which you're welcome to delete from your Plugins tab inside the web application.

Welcome aboard! The X is our latest release, incorporating feature requests and key learnings from thousands of OG model owners. Let's begin.

Your device should have a welcome screen, likely prettier than this one.

Remove the circular charging dock from your box and attach it to the back of your display. It has a strong magnet and should snap on without effort.

Next, plug a USB-C cable into the dock. Plug the other end of your cable into any power source. You may also attach the kickstand, in which case the USB port is behind the kickstand's hinge.

Within a few seconds your device should boot up. If nothing happens, try rotating your dock a few degrees (spin it like a disk) and wait a few more seconds.

Your device should be showing a screen like this. As it reads, use your phone or a nearby computer to find and connect to the WiFi network named "TRMNL."

After connecting to the TRMNL network you'll see a sequence of screens like this.

Wait a moment while TRMNL scans for available networks, or provide credentials into the SSID/Password box directly if your home/office network doesn't appear or is hidden. Click Connect to share these credentials with your TRMNL device.

(Your WiFi credentials are never sent to our servers)

Having trouble on corporate or enterprise networks? See this guide.

Troubleshooting

For suggestions to fix a few rare issues, see our troubleshooting guide.

After adding your WiFi credentials, TRMNL will restart and show a setup message. If your screen is blurry or you can't read the 6 digit ID, use Find My Device to recover it instantly.

If you already have a TRMNL account, Add a New Device with this Friendly ID.

If you don't have a TRMNL account (different from your store profile), register at https://trmnl.com/signup and provide this Friendly ID in the required field.

After signing up, your device should begin working within moments. TRMNL adds a default plugin to all new accounts, which you're welcome to delete from your Plugins tab inside the web application.