Server Configuration
The DeskThing Server application is your interface for managing DeskThing and its clients. This section describes how to install the app and configure its settings.
DeskThing supports the following platforms:
- Windows 10/11
- Linux x64/x86
- Linux ARM (Coming Soon)
- Mac with ARM Processors
- Mac with Intel Processors
Installation and Setup
Complete the following steps to connect your Car Thing to the DeskThing Desktop server. Prefer video guides? See the DeskThing Youtube Channel.
1.) Download the DeskThing desktop server installer from DeskThing.App/Releases.
2.) Run deskthing-win-x.x.x-setup.exe.
3.) After running, the app should open.
4.) Navigate to Clients.
5.) No device may be found initially. Select Refresh ADB to refresh the device list.
6.) On your device, a new setup process should appear. Select Skip Setup to use the default settings. Alternatively, proceed with the right arrow and select Edit Config to modify the configuration.
7.) The device should now be connected! You can confirm from the Clients tab.
Windows - Suggested Settings Changes
1.) Navigate to Settings in the bottom left corner and select Device.
2.) Enable Auto Detect ADB, Use Global ADB, and Auto Config. This will ensure the device properly connects each time the Car Thing boots.
1.) Download the DeskThing desktop server installer from DeskThing.App/Releases.
2.) Install deskthing-mac-arm64-x.x.x-setup.dmg for Apple Silcon Devices or deskthing-mac-x64-x.x.x-setup.dmg for intel devices.
3.) After installing, open the app.
4.) Navigate to Clients.
5.) No device may be found initially. Select Refresh ADB to refresh the device list.
6.) On your device, a new setup process should appear. Select *Skip Setup” to use the default settings. Alternatively, proceed with the right arrow and select Edit Config to modify the configuration (More Description of config options coming soon).
7.) The device should now be connected! You can confirm from the Clients tab.
Mac - Suggested Settings Changes
1.) Navigate to Settings in the bottom left corner and select Device.
2.) Enable Auto Detect ADB, Use Global ADB, and Auto Config. This will ensure the device properly connects each time the Car Thing boots.
1.) Download the DeskThing desktop server installer from DeskThing.App/Releases.
2.) Install deskthing-linux-x.x.x-setup.AppImage.
3.) After installing, open the app.
4.) Navigate to Clients.
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5.) No device may be found initially. Select Refresh ADB to refresh the device list.
6.) On your device, a new setup process should appear. Select *Skip Setup” to use the default settings. Alternatively, proceed with the right arrow and select Edit Config to modify the configuration (More Description of config options coming soon).
7.) The device should now be connected! You can confirm from the Clients tab.
Linux - Suggested Settings Changes
1.) Navigate to Settings in the bottom left corner and select Device.
2.) Enable Auto Detect ADB, Use Global ADB, and Auto Config. This will ensure the device properly connects each time the Car Thing boots.