--- title: "Group Devices using Auto Discovery" slug: "group-devices-using-auto-discovery" updated: 2026-05-28T09:12:19Z published: 2026-05-28T09:12:19Z canonical: "knowledge.akuvox.com/group-devices-using-auto-discovery" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://knowledge.akuvox.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Group Devices using Auto Discovery ## During the initial setup, you can choose Auto Discovery to connect devices in the same network into one family, regardless of cloud connectivity. In this guide, we’ll be using HyPanel with firmware version 51.1.31.30 as the reference. The UIs and steps may vary depending on the devices and their versions. ## Auto-Group Devices 1. Power on the panel. 2. Select the system language. ![IMG_256](https://cdn.document360.io/f09a6106-e976-455e-b2d0-3d88b5385960/Images/Documentation/group-devices-using-auto-discovery-image-zs0jfvhi.png) 3. Connect the panel to either a wireless or wired network, ensuring the network cable is securely plugged in if choosing the wired option. > [!NOTE] > **Note** > > For certain device versions, like the FANCOIL version, wired network connections are not supported. They will proceed directly to the Wi-Fi setup screen. ![20230419152726](https://cdn.document360.io/f09a6106-e976-455e-b2d0-3d88b5385960/Images/Documentation/group-devices-using-auto-discovery-image-8pkkpg09.png) 4. Select **Auto Discovery** when prompted to select an installation mode. ![4](https://cdn.document360.io/f09a6106-e976-455e-b2d0-3d88b5385960/Images/Documentation/group-devices-using-auto-discovery-image-tqciewqf.png) 5. Select the device role. ![_data_code_DOWNLOAD_screen](https://cdn.document360.io/f09a6106-e976-455e-b2d0-3d88b5385960/Images/Documentation/group-devices-using-auto-discovery-image-qa3ftlcq.png) - Home center The home center is the main control hub for all devices in a home. > [!NOTE] > **Note** > > - Each home should have only one home center. > - In older firmware versions, only one home center is allowed per network, whereas the following panels with newer firmware versions allow multiple home centers to coexist on the same local network. > > | **Device** | **Version** | > | --- | --- | > | HyPanel | 51.1.25.10 and later | > | HyPanel Lite | 41.1.25.4 and later | > | HyPanel Plus | 52.1.23.42 and later | > | HyPanel KeyPlus | 53.1.34.14 and later | > | HyPanel Lux | 61.1.23.23 and later | > | HyPanel Pro | 71.1.30.63 and later | > | HyPanel Ultra | 281.1.31.18 and later | > | HyPanel Supreme | 1001.1.31.37 and later | > | HyPanel Elite 7 | 42.1.36.15 and later | > | HyPanel Elite 10 | 159.1.39.137 and later | > | SmartPanel | 933.1.31.19 and later | > | SmartPanel Elite 10 | 119.1.31.11 and later | ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f09a6106-e976-455e-b2d0-3d88b5385960/Images/Documentation/image-DSEFEHSZ.png) ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f09a6106-e976-455e-b2d0-3d88b5385960/Images/Documentation/image-OY9AM92Q.png) ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f09a6106-e976-455e-b2d0-3d88b5385960/Images/Documentation/image-EE9BCY2D.png) - Sub-Gateway When selecting this option, the system will search all homes within the same network. You can decide whether to join a home. - To join a home Select the desired one, specify the device’s name and location, then click **Finish**. ![_data_code_DOWNLOAD_screen](https://cdn.document360.io/f09a6106-e976-455e-b2d0-3d88b5385960/Images/Documentation/group-devices-using-auto-discovery-image-pt3a31w1.png) - Not to join a home, or if there’s no existing home in the network Select **Skip**, and then confirm the choice to use the device as a sub-gateway. > [!NOTE] > **Note** > > Sub-gateway devices need to join a home center before they can be bound with homes. For detailed instructions, please see the “Join a sub-gateway to a home center” section below. ![_data_code_DOWNLOAD_screen (3)](https://cdn.document360.io/f09a6106-e976-455e-b2d0-3d88b5385960/Images/Documentation/group-devices-using-auto-discovery-image-ujqhb5xh.png) ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f09a6106-e976-455e-b2d0-3d88b5385960/Images/Documentation/image-Y2ONL9MA.png) Once the initial setup is completed, the device is ready for use. ![_data_code_DOWNLOAD_screen (4)](https://cdn.document360.io/f09a6106-e976-455e-b2d0-3d88b5385960/Images/Documentation/group-devices-using-auto-discovery-image-m6giwsau.png) ## **Important Settings after Initial Setup** ### **Add door phones** After completing the initial setup, when the panel detects any door phones on the same network, it will show a list. Users can then select and add desired door phones to their homes. ![_data_code_DOWNLOAD_screen (3)](https://cdn.document360.io/f09a6106-e976-455e-b2d0-3d88b5385960/Images/Documentation/group-devices-using-auto-discovery-image-28bn6y8a.png) The added door phones can be found on the **Security** screen(for unlocking doors and viewing monitor streams) and **Contacts** screen(for making one-to-one calls). ![_data_code_DOWNLOAD_screen (5)](https://cdn.document360.io/f09a6106-e976-455e-b2d0-3d88b5385960/Images/Documentation/group-devices-using-auto-discovery-image-7e4p8zhp.png) ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f09a6106-e976-455e-b2d0-3d88b5385960/Images/Documentation/image-GOEGL8Q2.png) ### **Join a sub-gateway to a home center** To link a sub-device that isn’t associated with any home to one, do as the following: 1. The system will search for homes in the same network and display a list. If not found, reboot both the gateway device and the specific home’s home center device. 2. Select the desired home and tap **Confirm**. ![_data_code_DOWNLOAD_screen (2)](https://cdn.document360.io/f09a6106-e976-455e-b2d0-3d88b5385960/Images/Documentation/group-devices-using-auto-discovery-image-w8j51ktz.png) ### Connect devices to the Cloud To enable remote control and access weather forecasts, devices must be connected to the Cloud. Follow [this instructions](https://knowledge.akuvox.com/docs/connect-auto-discovery-home-to-the-cloud) to do so.