Installing Orb on Android

This guide will walk you through the process of installing the Orb app on your Android phone or tablet.

System Requirements

Android 10 or newer
Google Play Store installed

Installation Steps

Step 1: Download from Google Play Store

Open the Google Play Store on your Android device
Search for "Orb"
Tap on the Orb app in the search results
Tap "Install"
Wait for the download and installation to complete

Alternatively, you can use this direct link: Download Orb on Google Play

Step 2: Open the App

Once the installation is complete, tap "Open" in the Play Store
Alternatively, find the Orb app icon in your app drawer and tap it

Step 3: Onboarding & Permissions

When you first open the app, you'll be presented with several onboarding screens.

Welcome: Create an account or sign in by tapping "Sign In" or skip to continue
Location Access: Location modal to describe the app's use of location data
Allow Notifications: Optional but recommended for alerts about network issues

During the onboarding process, you'll be presented with system prompts intermittently. Choose your preferences for each permission presented.

Troubleshooting

App Download Issues

If you're having trouble downloading the app:

Check your internet connection
Make sure you have enough free space on your device
Verify that you're signed in to the Play Store with your Google account
Restart your device and try again

Permissions Issues

If you need to change permission allowances after installation and setup:

Go to Settings > Apps > Orb
Tap Permissions
Enable/disable the necessary permissions

Next Steps

Once installed, you'll need to:

Create an Orb account if you don't already have one

Note that for optimal monitoring, we recommend setting up a dedicated sensor that can run continuously, as Android apps have limitations when running in the background.

Configure your Android device as an Orb sensor or set up a dedicated sensor

For using a spare Android device as a dedicated sensor, see our Spare Android guide.