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Expand Up @@ -10,19 +10,19 @@ This will guide you through adding on switches and keycaps to your BTN-1 then ad

###### Installing Brown Switches

1\. Line up the two gold pins with the holes on your BTN-1, then press down gently. Be careful, as the pins can bend or get damaged if too much force is used.
Line up the two gold pins with the holes on your BTN-1, then press down gently. Be careful, as the pins can bend or get damaged if too much force is used.

![](/assets/btn-1-install-switches-gif.webp)

###### Installing Keycaps

1\. Line up the + on the keycap with the + on the top of the switch you installed. It may require a little pressure, but it should press on smoothly. Once placed, lightly tap to ensure the keycap is fully seated.
Line up the + on the keycap with the + on the top of the switch you installed. It may require a little pressure, but it should press on smoothly. Once placed, lightly tap to ensure the keycap is fully seated.

![](/assets/btn-1-getting-started-installing-keycaps-gif.webp)

###### Flip Power Switch

**1\.** Ensure the power switch is **turned on**. ** ** Because the BTN-1 includes a battery, it must have a physical on/off switch. When the device is on its side, flipping the switch **away from you** turns it **on**, and flipping it **toward you** turns it **off**.
Only the battery version has a power switch. If yours has one, ensure it's **turned on**. With the device on its side, flipping the switch **away from you** turns it **on**, and flipping it **toward you** turns it **off**.

![](/assets/btn-1-flip-power-switch-on.webp)

Expand All @@ -34,7 +34,9 @@ To connect through the sensor's onboard hotspot follow the below:

!!! success "If your sensor is restarting or not broadcasting Wi-Fi try another usb-c cable and power supply!"

ESP devices are sensitive to power fluctuations and require constant 5v power. Our devices use 1amp or less so most used phone chargers will work - just make sure it's a quality one!
The BTN-1 is sensitive to power fluctuations and needs constant 5v power. It draws 1amp or less so most used phone chargers will work, just make sure it's a quality one!

Still no hotspot? Follow the <a href="https://wiki.apolloautomation.com/products/btn1/troubleshooting/btn1-reset-wi-fi-credentials/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Reset Wi-Fi Credentials</a> guide to make it broadcast again.

2\. On your phone or PC, open the WiFi settings and connect to "Apollo BTN-1 Hotspot".

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