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# Connect a smartphone or tablet

A smartphone or tablet connects to OutSmart the first time the employee signs in.

You do not need to pair the device manually.

### Before you start

Create the employee in the **BackOffice** first.

Make sure the employee has login details.

### Connect the device

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### Open Employees

Go to **Settings**.

Search for **Employees**.
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### Create or update the employee

Click **Add**, or open an existing employee.

Set the login details on the right side.
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### Install the app

Install the OutSmart app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
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### Sign in on the device

Have the employee open the app and sign in.

The connection is created automatically.
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### What happens next

After the employee signs in and synchronises, assigned work orders can appear in the app.

Any future planning changes also sync to the device.

### FAQ

<details>

<summary>Does the employee need to connect the device manually?</summary>

No. Signing in creates the connection automatically.

</details>

<details>

<summary>What if the employee gets a new device?</summary>

The employee can sign in on the new device with the same account.

That device will connect automatically too.

</details>

<details>

<summary>Can I see which devices are connected?</summary>

Yes. Open **Paired devices** to review connected devices and disconnect them if needed.

</details>

<details>

<summary>Can I disconnect a device?</summary>

Yes. You can disconnect a device in the **Paired devices** overview.

The employee can reconnect later by signing in again.

</details>

### Related topics

* [What is the OutSmart mobile app?](/mobile-app/general-mobile-app/what-is-the-outsmart-mobile-app.md)
* [Replace or reconnect a mobile device](/mobile-app/general-mobile-app/replace-or-reconnect-a-mobile-device.md)
* [Paired devices](/mobile-app/general-mobile-app/paired-devices.md)
* [Device policies and settings](/mobile-app/general-mobile-app/device-policies-and-settings.md)
* [Add an employee](/backoffice/backoffice/users-and-acces/add-an-employee.md)
* [Settings](/backoffice/backoffice/settings.md)


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