WiFi Sync: Permissions

WiFi Sync: Permissions

WiFi Sync: Permissions

These permissions are required for the SplashID Pro 9 app to fully support WiFi sync. Granting them enables the app to:

  • Display the WiFi network name (SSID).

  • Display the device’s WiFi IP addresses.

  • Allow this device to be detected by other devices running SplashID Pro 9 on the same network for WiFi sync.

  • Accept connection requests from other devices running SplashID Pro 9 on the same network for WiFi sync.


Android

You will need to check the Location permission.

Location

  1. Open your device’s Settings app.

  2. Navigate to the Apps menu (or similar, like “Applications” or “App Management”).

  3. Find and select the SplashID Pro 9 app.

  4. Open the Permissions screen.

  5. Under the “Not Allowed” section, select Location.

  6. Choose the option “Allow only while using the app” (or “Allow while in use”).


iOS and iPadOS

You will need to check Local Network and Location permissions.

Local Network

  1. Open your device’s Settings app.

  2. Scroll down and select the SplashID Pro 9 app from the list.

  3. Ensure the Local Network toggle is turned on.

Location

  1. Open your device’s Settings app.

  2. Scroll down and select the SplashID Pro 9 app from the list.

  3. Select the Location option.

  4. Choose “While Using the App”.


macOS

You will need to check Location Services, Local Network, and Firewall permissions.

Location Services

  1. Open System Settings (or System Preferences).

  2. Select Privacy & Security from the left-hand menu.

  3. Select Location Services.

  4. Ensure Location Services is turned on at the top.

  5. Find the SplashID Pro 9 app in the list.

  6. If the toggle is off, turn it on (check the box).

Local Network

  1. Open System Settings (or System Preferences).

  2. Select Privacy & Security from the left-hand menu.

  3. Select Local Network.

  4. Find the SplashID Pro 9 app in the list.

  5. If the toggle is off, turn it on (check the box).

Firewall

When you first launch the app or initiate WiFi sync, macOS may display a dialog asking:

Do you want the application “SplashID Pro 9” to accept incoming network connections?

  • Click Allow to enable WiFi sync communication with other devices on your network.

  • If you clicked Deny previously, you can change this setting:

    1. Open System Settings (or System Preferences).

    2. Select Network.

    3. Select Firewall.

    4. Click Options (or Firewall Options).

    5. Find SplashID Pro 9 in the list and set it to Allow incoming connections.


Windows

You will need to check the Location and Firewall permissions.

Location

  1. Open Windows Settings.

  2. Select Apps from the left-hand menu.

  3. Select Installed apps.

  4. Search for and click on the SplashID Pro 9 app.

  5. Select Advanced options.

  6. Under App permissions, ensure the Location toggle is turned on.

Firewall

When you first launch the app or initiate WiFi sync, Windows may prompt you to allow network access for SplashID Pro 9.

  • Click Allow access to enable WiFi sync communication with other devices on your network.

  • If you clicked Cancel or blocked the app previously, you can change this setting:

    1. Open Windows Settings.

    2. Select Privacy & security from the left-hand menu.

    3. Select Windows Security.

    4. Click Firewall & network protection.

    5. Click Allow an app through firewall.

    6. Click Change settings.

    7. Find SplashID Pro 9 in the list and ensure both Private and Public checkboxes are checked.

    8. If the app is not listed, click Allow another app... and browse to add it.


Why are these permissions needed?

Without these permissions, WiFi sync features may be limited:

  • If Location access is denied, the app cannot access the network name. It will display “Connected to WiFi” instead of the actual SSID.

  • If Local Network access is denied, the app will not be able to discover or be discovered by other devices on the network.

  • If Firewall access is denied, the app will not be able to accept incoming WiFi sync requests from other devices.

Even if the SSID name is not displayed, WiFi sync can still work as long as Local Network and Firewall permissions are granted and both devices are on the same network.


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