Orb Summary View

The Orb summary view is the main dashboard of the app, providing a quick overview of network performance across your various devices with Orb installed. This guide explains how to interpret the information displayed and how to use this screen effectively.

Common Elements

Time Selector

At the top of the screen, you'll find a time selector that allows you to choose the time range for the data displayed. Options include:

  • Last 1 minute
  • Last 5 minutes
  • Last 1 hour
  • Last 24 hours
Time Selector

Orb Scores, Network Information, and Status

All Orbs on the summary view display the Orb Score, status (online, offline), network name, connection information (WiFi, Wired, Cellular), and the Internet Service Provider (ISP) or Mobile Operator Network (MNO) information (if available).

Orb Summary Layout

When you open the Orb app, the summary view is the first screen you'll see. It's divided into several key sections:

Orb Summary

This Orb

In the upper‑left corner of the screen, you’ll see a section labeled “This Orb.” It shows the Orb that’s installed on the device you’re currently using.

This Orb

Some information may not be available if you haven't granted the app the necessary permissions.

Tap on this Orb to see more detailed information about this device and connection.

Favorite Orbs

This section lists the Orbs you've marked as favorites. These are Orbs that you frequently monitor or want quick access to.

Favorite Orbs

To add an Orb to your favorites, tap on the Orb menu button (...) in the top right corner of the Orb card and select "Add to favorites." This will add the Orb to your favorites list for quick access.

Favorite Orb

Your Orbs

This section lists the Orbs linked to your account. You can tap on any Orb to view more detailed information about the device and connection.

Your Orbs

To add an Orb to your account, tap on the Orb menu button (...) in the top right corner of the Orb card and select "Link Orb to your account." This will link the Orb to your account for easy access.

Link Orb

Orbs on this network

This section displays Orbs found on the network, but not linked to your account. You can tap on any Orb to view more detailed information about the device and connection. However, you will not be able to rename or initiate speed tests on these Orbs.

Orbs on Network

To claim an Orb, tap on the Orb menu button (...) in the top right corner of the Orb card and select "Link Orb to your Account" as shown above. This will link the Orb to your account for easy access.

Notifications

Tap on the notifications bell to see any alerts from your Orbs. "Clear" notifications or "Mark as read" at the bottom of the notifications list.

Notifications

To learn more about settings up notifications, see the Notifications guide.

Account Settings

Tap on the gear icon in the top right corner to access your account settings. Here, you can manage your notification preferences, sign in and out of your account, and provide feedback or submit bug reports directly from the app.

Account Settings

Next Steps

To learn more about specific aspects of the Orb app: