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# Pairing a Ring

### Ring in pairing mode

To pair a ring to the iOS device, ensure that the ring is fully charged. By removing the ring from a charger the LED will flash blue indicating that it is available to be discovered by the iOS app through a bluetooth connection.

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### First time in app

The first time running the application, after the user chooses where the data will be stored, the app will prompt the user to scan for rings.

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Select “Start Scanning” and approve the use of bluetooth.

#### Select available ring

A ring flashing blue in pairing mode will show in the menu of available rings.

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Selecting the ring will pair the ring with the app.  The LED on the ring will turn solid green indicating that it is successfully paired.

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In the app at the top of the Record Session screen the connected ring will show its battery icon and charge level.&#x20;

This screen is also where additional rings can be added by tapping "Add Senstream Ring".

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The system is now ready to record a session!

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### Remove Ring from App

If you want to remove a ring and add a new one, swipe the ring label to the left and the red REMOVE button will appear. Tap the button to remove, then add a new ring that is advertising.

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