--- title: Connect to Wi-Fi slug: bar/basics/connect-wifi description: Learn how to connect your BUSY Bar to Wi-Fi and forget a network image: https://cdn.images.archbee.com/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/YU14LvrOdDFBmZaw_q8AU_connect-to-wifi-prev.png createdAt: 2025-08-20T16:55:58.860Z --- ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/Dd4OV4Zg1eWKs-jFmNs12-20260313-154417.png) BUSY Bar needs a Wi-Fi connection for firmware updates and remote control. On this page, you’ll learn how to connect your BUSY Bar to Wi-Fi and forget a network: - [Using your phone%section%](docId\:OAuMOf3wwdbFNBlnqffSy) - [Using your PC%section%](docId\:OAuMOf3wwdbFNBlnqffSy) - [Using BUSY App on your Mac%section%](docId\:OAuMOf3wwdbFNBlnqffSy) *** # Connect to Wi-Fi using BUSY App on your phone Before connecting your BUSY Bar to Wi-Fi, make sure: - :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/QHcyDZeejE_E7ndcwFKpR_busy-app-icon.png" alt caption width="96" height="96"} [Your phone has BUSY App installed%page%](https://busy.app/downloads) - :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/oxS90xUjCZ8njV3ZCjtxZ-20260305-133742.png" alt caption width="84" height="88"} [Your BUSY Bar is paired with your phone over Bluetooth%page%](https://docs.busy.app/bar/basics/pair-phone) To connect your BUSY Bar to Wi-Fi: :::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Open :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/QHcyDZeejE_E7ndcwFKpR_busy-app-icon.png" alt caption width="96" height="96"} **BUSY App** and tap the **BUSY Bar icon**. ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/6tcZlKD-wSolKiyI-pC1V-20260305-121423.png) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Go to **Settings → Wi-Fi → Connect BUSY Bar to Wi-Fi**. ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/4aEJRPzOAxfFlf640nkJC_busy-app-connect-wifi-new.png) ::: ::::WorkflowBlockItem Select a network from the list, enter the password, then tap **Connect**. :::hint{type="info"} :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/JzzAMWPfMWluW80KVupgz-20260311-152018.png" alt caption width="76" height="88"} **This step takes time** Scanning for networks and connecting **may take up to 2 minutes**. This is normal — don't restart your BUSY Bar. ::: :::ExpandableHeading *Don’t see your Wi-Fi network? Click here for help*:inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/BnDmvlxd6fDnLVlZlpBnN-20260615-181604.png" alt caption width="96" height="96"} - Move your BUSY Bar closer to your Wi-Fi router. - BUSY Bar only supports 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi networks. Check your router settings to make sure the 2.4 GHz band is enabled. - Restart your Wi-Fi router. - Your Wi-Fi network might be hidden. [Enter the Wi-Fi name and password manually](https://docs.busy.app/bar/basics/connect-wifi#connect-to-a-hidden-wi-fi-network-using-your-phone). - [Update your BUSY Bar firmware via PC](docId\:CtPB9O5UzErW5xMxE3Yuw). ::: :::: ::::: ## Connect to a hidden Wi-Fi network using your phone Some wireless networks are hidden and don’t appear in the list of Wi-Fi networks. In this case, you can add your Wi-Fi manually. To connect your BUSY Bar to a hidden Wi-Fi network: :::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Open :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/QHcyDZeejE_E7ndcwFKpR_busy-app-icon.png" alt caption width="96" height="96"} **BUSY App** and tap the **BUSY Bar icon**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Go to **Settings → Wi-Fi → Connect BUSY Bar to Wi-Fi**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Tap the plus **＋** button next to **Add hidden network**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Enter the name of your Wi-Fi network. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Select a security protocol — typically WPA2 or WPA3. ::: ::::WorkflowBlockItem Enter the password, then tap **Connect**. :::hint{type="info"} :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/JzzAMWPfMWluW80KVupgz-20260311-152018.png" alt caption width="76" height="88"} **This step takes time** Connecting **may take up to 2 minutes**. This is normal — don't restart your BUSY Bar. ::: :::: ::::: ## Forget a Wi-Fi network using BUSY App on your phone ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Open :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/QHcyDZeejE_E7ndcwFKpR_busy-app-icon.png" alt caption width="96" height="96"} **BUSY App** and tap the **BUSY Bar icon**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Go to **Connection status → Wi-Fi**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Tap **Forget this device**. ::: :::: *** # Connect to Wi-Fi using the web interface on your PC This method works on Windows, macOS, and Linux. You’ll connect your BUSY Bar to your PC using a USB cable and enter your Wi-Fi network credentials through the web interface. To connect your BUSY Bar to Wi-Fi: :::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Connect your BUSY Bar to the PC via USB. ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/TN_ejlHVT_ScBMKSroGCE-20250916-125918.jpg "The USB port is on the bottom of the device") ::: ::::WorkflowBlockItem On your PC, open a web browser and go to [http://10.0.4.20](http://10.0.4.20). The web interface will load automatically. :::ExpandableHeading *The web interface doesn’t load? Click here for help*:inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/BnDmvlxd6fDnLVlZlpBnN-20260615-181604.png" alt caption width="96" height="96"} - Restart your BUSY Bar: Press and hold the :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/9cerr6S5jJu3AvWCAOTer-20260316-105319.png" alt caption width="128" height="96"} **Start / Pause **and :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/D07ON6w4lkSzfD2t7BsJs-20260309-093629.png" alt caption width="110" height="110"}**Back** buttons for 3 seconds. - Make sure your browser is allowed to find devices on local networks: How to enable this on [macOS](https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/mac-help/mchla4f49138/mac) and [Windows 11](https://soundondigital.com/support/allow-an-app-through-firewall-windows-11/). - Try a hard reboot of your BUSY Bar: Press and hold the :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/D07ON6w4lkSzfD2t7BsJs-20260309-093629.png" alt caption width="110" height="110"}**Back** button for 20 seconds. ::: :::: :::WorkflowBlockItem In the web interface, in the :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/YxZr_qVVu1JDupS58Xuf7-20260304-124207.png" alt caption width="68" height="88"} **Network** tab, click **Select network**. ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/AYgXAepZqQltfkw6psymR_lan-wifi-connect-1.png) ::: ::::WorkflowBlockItem Select a network from the list, enter the password, and click **Connect**. :::ExpandableHeading *Don’t see your Wi-Fi network? Click here for help*:inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/BnDmvlxd6fDnLVlZlpBnN-20260615-181604.png" alt caption width="96" height="96"} - Move your BUSY Bar closer to your Wi-Fi router. - BUSY Bar only supports 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi networks. Check your router settings to make sure the 2.4 GHz band is enabled. - Restart your Wi-Fi router. - Your Wi-Fi network might be hidden. [Enter the Wi-Fi name and password manually](https://docs.busy.app/bar/basics/connect-wifi#connect-to-a-hidden-wi-fi-network-using-the-web-in). ::: :::: ::::: ## Connect to a hidden Wi-Fi network using the web interface Some wireless networks are hidden and don’t appear in the list of Wi-Fi networks. In this case, you can add your Wi-Fi manually: ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Connect your BUSY Bar to the PC via USB. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem On your PC, open a web browser and go to [http://10.0.4.20](http://10.0.4.20). The local web interface will load automatically. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem In the :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/YxZr_qVVu1JDupS58Xuf7-20260304-124207.png" alt caption width="68" height="88"} **Network** tab, click **Select network**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem In the window that opens, click the plus **＋** button next to **Add hidden network**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Enter the name of your Wi-Fi network. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Select a security protocol — typically WPA2 or WPA3. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Enter the password, then click **Connect**. ::: :::: ## Forget a Wi-Fi network using the web interface ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Connect your BUSY Bar to the PC via USB. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem On your PC, open a web browser and go to [http://10.0.4.20](http://10.0.4.20). The local web interface will load automatically. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem In the :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/YxZr_qVVu1JDupS58Xuf7-20260304-124207.png" alt caption width="68" height="88"} **Network** tab, click **Forget network**. ::: :::: *** # Connect to Wi-Fi using BUSY App on your Mac In this method, you do all the setup within BUSY App on your Mac to connect your BUSY Bar to Wi-Fi. To connect your BUSY Bar to Wi-Fi: :::::WorkflowBlock ::::WorkflowBlockItem Download :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/QHcyDZeejE_E7ndcwFKpR_busy-app-icon.png" alt caption width="96" height="96"} **BUSY App** on your Mac from the App Store: :::Iframe{iframeHeight="0" code="
"} ::: Once the app is installed, it will appear in your Mac’s menu bar. :::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click the :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/L-NjbC1JV-oIwGp-9hBnp-20260304-123534.png" alt caption width="176" height="88"} BUSY App in the menu bar, then click **Connect**. ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/5ViUjBDdvWZPZ7wn3qdEJ_busy-app-widget-mac-no-connect-1.png "BUSY App on Mac") Alternatively, you can click the :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/QHcyDZeejE_E7ndcwFKpR_busy-app-icon.png" alt caption width="96" height="96"} **BUSY App** icon in the Dock. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Connect your BUSY Bar to the PC via USB. ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/TN_ejlHVT_ScBMKSroGCE-20250916-125918.jpg "The USB port is on the bottom of the device") ::: ::::WorkflowBlockItem You’ll see a window asking for your permission to connect the BUSY Bar — click **Connect**. :::hint{type="warning"} :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/VMfrpLrpuYMKhr31n5tsa_warning-icon.png" alt caption width="84" height="88"} **Important** Don’t unplug your BUSY Bar while it’s connecting to your Mac! ::: :::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Once your BUSY Bar is connected, go to **Connect to Wi-Fi network → Select network**. ::: ::::WorkflowBlockItem Select a network from the list, enter the password, and click **Connect**. :::ExpandableHeading *Don’t see your Wi-Fi network? Click here for help*:inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/BnDmvlxd6fDnLVlZlpBnN-20260615-181604.png" alt caption width="96" height="96"} - Move your BUSY Bar closer to your Wi-Fi router. - BUSY Bar only supports 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi networks. Check your router settings to make sure the 2.4 GHz band is enabled. - Restart your Wi-Fi router. - Your Wi-Fi network might be hidden. [Enter the Wi-Fi name and password manually](https://docs.busy.app/bar/basics/connect-wifi#connect-to-a-hidden-wi-fi-network-using-the-web-in). ::: :::: ::::: ## Forget a Wi-Fi network using BUSY App on your Mac ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Connect your BUSY Bar to your Mac via USB. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem You’ll see a window asking for your permission to connect the BUSY Bar — click **Connect**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Open :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/QHcyDZeejE_E7ndcwFKpR_busy-app-icon.png" alt caption width="96" height="96"} **BUSY App** on your Mac. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click the :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/L-NjbC1JV-oIwGp-9hBnp-20260304-123534.png" alt caption width="176" height="88"} BUSY App in the menu bar, then click **BUSY Bar**. ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/zfBeyFDjRqcYR0TquW48H_busy-app-widget-mac-connect-1.png "BUSY App on Mac") ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem In the :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3StCFqarJkJQZV-7N79yY/DVWTqO745Y9YA0ojh6JNc-20260312-203059.png" alt caption width="144" height="88"} **BUSY Bar** tab, click **Wi-Fi**, then click **Forget network**. ::: ::::