--- title: Manage apps on BUSY Bar slug: bar/apps-and-integrations/manage-apps description: Learn how to install BUSY Bar apps from .tgz files, and how to start, set up, update, or delete them image: https://cdn.images.archbee.com/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/_yXkFNx6i7dFAHb1A7ul4_busy-docs-prev.jpg createdAt: 2026-10-22T10:37:03.382Z --- You can install custom apps on your BUSY Bar, in addition to the built-in ones. Start and control apps from BUSY Bar or its web interface. Available settings vary by app. :::hint{type="info"} :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/JzzAMWPfMWluW80KVupgz-20260311-152018.png" alt caption width="76" height="88"} **Apps Catalog is coming soon** Got an app file? Install it directly from a `.tgz` file. ::: *** # Install apps Install apps from `.tgz` files using the BUSY Bar web interface. ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Connect BUSY Bar to PC via USB, and go to [http://10.0.4.20](http://10.0.4.20) Or [access the web interface via Wi-Fi.](docId\:v_izwbs0I2kIljDxY_Kkp) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Go to the :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/b8OHfntQ5OT2XNeY_Pkid_apps-icon-web-interface.png" alt caption width="96" height="96"}**Apps** tab and click **＋Add app**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Select the app’s `.tgz` file and click **Upload**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click **Install app **to confirm. ::: :::: *** # Start apps You can start an installed app right on BUSY Bar or from its web interface. ::::::Tabs :::::Tab{title="BUSY Bar"} ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Switch the mode selector to :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/M6Io6N1BMSKTHyrniD6_Q_apps-icon-bar.png" alt caption width="96" height="96"}**Apps**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Select an app and press :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/9cerr6S5jJu3AvWCAOTer-20260316-105319.png" alt caption width="128" height="96"} **Start / Pause**. ::: :::: To quit the app: - Press :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/acizC_ktW4Oi3wrSX9lwA-20260316-105319.png" alt caption width="80" height="96"} **Back** or switch the :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/kBlpLStuBhGmON3SCi0uz-20260316-105319.png" alt caption width="96" height="96"} **mode selector**. ::::: :::::Tab{title="Web interface"} ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Connect BUSY Bar to PC via USB, and go to [http://10.0.4.20](http://10.0.4.20) Or [access the web interface via Wi-Fi.](docId\:v_izwbs0I2kIljDxY_Kkp) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Go to the :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/b8OHfntQ5OT2XNeY_Pkid_apps-icon-web-interface.png" alt caption width="96" height="96"}**Apps** tab and click the app. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click **Start**. ::: :::: To quit the app: - Click **Stop**. ::::: :::::: *** # Set up apps You can change app settings right on BUSY Bar or from its web interface. ::::::Tabs :::::Tab{title="BUSY Bar"} ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Switch the mode selector to :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/M6Io6N1BMSKTHyrniD6_Q_apps-icon-bar.png" alt caption width="96" height="96"}**Apps**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Start the app and select **Setup**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Change the settings. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Press :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/acizC_ktW4Oi3wrSX9lwA-20260316-105319.png" alt caption width="80" height="96"} **Back**. Settings are saved automatically. ::: :::: ::::: :::::Tab{title="Web interface"} ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Connect BUSY Bar to PC via USB, and go to [http://10.0.4.20](http://10.0.4.20) Or [access the web interface via Wi-Fi.](docId\:v_izwbs0I2kIljDxY_Kkp) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Go to the :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/b8OHfntQ5OT2XNeY_Pkid_apps-icon-web-interface.png" alt caption width="96" height="96"}**Apps** tab and click the app. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Change the settings. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem If the app is running, click :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/v_JESiHYyof7ZOc_W4I92_restart-icon.png" alt caption width="96" height="96"}**Restart** to apply your changes. Otherwise, they’re saved automatically. ::: :::: ::::: :::::: *** # Update apps Use BUSY Bar’s web interface to update apps. You’ll need a `.tgz` file with a newer version of the app. ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Connect BUSY Bar to PC via USB, and go to [http://10.0.4.20](http://10.0.4.20) Or [access the web interface via Wi-Fi.](docId\:v_izwbs0I2kIljDxY_Kkp) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Go to the :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/b8OHfntQ5OT2XNeY_Pkid_apps-icon-web-interface.png" alt caption width="96" height="96"}**Apps** tab. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click the app, then click :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/6JXzbDsdBkMozz5NTlChP_upload-icon.png" alt caption width="96" height="96"} **Update app**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Select the new `.tgz` file and click **Upload**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click **Update app** to confirm. ::: :::: *** # Delete apps Use the BUSY Bar web interface to delete apps. ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Connect BUSY Bar to PC via USB, and go to [http://10.0.4.20](http://10.0.4.20) Or [access the web interface via Wi-Fi.](docId\:v_izwbs0I2kIljDxY_Kkp) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Go to the :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/b8OHfntQ5OT2XNeY_Pkid_apps-icon-web-interface.png" alt caption width="96" height="96"}**Apps** tab. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click the app and click :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/bJfazTvMe2e7IC8wAgNuk_delete-icon.png" alt caption width="96" height="96"}**Delete app**. ::: ::::