Shimmer3 GSR+: Connecting and Pairing with Windows
This section explains the process of pairing the Shimmer3 GSR+ Unit with a Windows PC.
Step 1: Power On the Shimmer3 GSR+
Ensure the Shimmer3 is fully charged and operational. You can charge the Shimmer3 GSR+ using the built-in charging dock. Then, power on the device using the button located on the side.
Step 2: Enable Bluetooth on Your PC
Ensure Bluetooth is enabled on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC. You can check the Bluetooth Status by navigating to Settings > Bluetooth & Devices.
Step 3: Adjust Bluetooth Discovery Settings (Windows 11 only)
Windows 11 defaults to showing low-power Bluetooth devices only. You must turn on the advanced discovery option to allow Windows 11 to discover and connect to the Shimmer3 GSR+, which uses the standard Bluetooth protocol.
Navigate to Settings > Bluetooth & Devices > Devices, or click here to open Windows Settings.
Scroll down, and change the "Bluetooth devices discovery" option from Default to Advanced.
Step 4: Pair the Shimmer3 GSR+ to Windows
Bluetooth devices must be paired to your computer to be fully operational. This procedure is often done one time per device. To pair the Shimmer device to Windows:
Navigate to Settings > Bluetooth & Devices and click on Add Device.
Select Bluetooth.
Wait for the Shimmer3 GSR+ to appear in the list of available devices, then select it.
When prompted, enter the pairing code. This code is printed on the back of the Shimmer3 GSR+ Unit. Note: This code is unique and fixed for each device.
Once pairing is complete, the Shimmer3 GSR+ should appear under Paired Devices in your Bluetooth settings. Cinematronic Biosignal Platform can now establish a connection with the Shimmer. To learn how to connect the software to the Shimmer, follow the guide from the section Setting up the testing environment.
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