| title | Developer Connection |
|---|---|
| description | How to enable and use the Pebble Developer Connection to install and debug apps directly from a computer. |
| guide_group | tools-and-resources |
| order | 3 |
In order to install apps from the local SDK using the pebble tool, the Pebble Android or iOS app must be set up to allow a connection from the computer to the watch. First, developer mode must be enabled for the mobile application. Second, the watch must have its dev connection enabled from within the mobile application This enables viewing logs and installing apps directly from the development environment, speeding up development.
Follow the steps illustrated below to get started.
In the Pebble mobile app:
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Open the overflow menu by tapping the three dot icon at the top right and tap Settings.
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Enable the Developer Mode option.
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Tap Developer Connection and enable the developer connection using the toggle at the top right.
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Make note of the 'Server IP' and use it with the
--phone <mobile_device_ip>argument.
In the Pebble mobile app:
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Open the Settings item in the tab bar.
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Enable the Use LAN developer connection setting.
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Open the Devices item in the tab bar. Select your Pebble device.
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Enable the Dev Connection toggle.
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From the device's Settings app, note down your device's IP Address. Use it with the
--phone <mobile_device_ip>argument.