# Install on Android (Display / Smart TV)

With BYOM, Mago runs on an Android display or Smart TV connected to USB audio and video peripherals. Users connect their laptop or mobile to start and manage meetings. No calendar integration or room license is required.

### Installation steps

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### Check hardware and peripherals

Verify that your device is on the [android-displays-smart-tvs](https://kb.mago.io/certified-devices/android-displays-smart-tvs "mention") devices list.
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### Prepare the network

Connect the device to wired Gigabit Ethernet. Verify that the connection provides at least 2 Mbps of internet bandwidth. Configure firewall rules and FQDN allowlisting according to the [network](https://kb.mago.io/requirements/network "mention") requirements. Proxy connections are not supported.
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### Prepare wireless screen sharing

**Mago Link** allows any user to share their screen by visiting [magolink.com](https://magolink.com) from a browser on their laptop or mobile. No app install is required. Verify that the network meets the requirements described in [mago-link](https://kb.mago.io/requirements/presentation/wireless-screen-sharing/mago-link "mention").
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### Prepare video conferencing

By default, Mago joins meetings **as a guest** with no additional setup.

If BYOM users should join as **authenticated participants**, bypassing the lobby and appearing with their own identity, additional configuration is required depending on the provider. 

Complete the steps for each provider that applies to your deployment.

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**Guest Join (ID and Passcode)**

Guest Join is available out of the box. The room joins as a guest and always goes to the lobby. No additional setup is required.

**User Join (BYOM Authenticated Calls)**

To enable User Join (BYOM Authenticated Calls), which allow users to bypass the lobby and appear with their own identity, you will need to:

* Authorize the **Mago app** in your organization. Follow this link to add the Mago app and grant admin consent: [microsoft-365](https://kb.mago.io/requirements/third-party-providers/microsoft-365 "mention")
* Install the **Azure Communication Services service principal** in the tenant. Follow this guide to setup the ACS service: [authenticated-calls-with-microsoft-teams](https://kb.mago.io/requirements/video-conferencing/authenticated-calls/authenticated-calls-with-microsoft-teams "mention")

Each user who connects with their device will also require a Microsoft Teams license.

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Each user will sign in with their video call provider account in the Mago app on their personal device, and their authenticated identity is passed automatically to the room when connected.
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**Guest Join (ID and Passcode)**

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Since March 2026, Zoom no longer allows unauthenticated participants to join meetings from room systems.
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* A Zoom account is required for all join modes, including Guest Join. Any Zoom account type is supported (Free, Pro, Business, Enterprise). Have the Zoom account credentials ready, as they will be entered during the activation wizard.
* The "Mago Room" app from the Zoom Marketplace must also be approved on the Zoom tenant or on the individual user account. See [zoom](https://kb.mago.io/requirements/third-party-providers/zoom "mention") for the approval procedure.

**User Join (BYOM Authenticated Calls)**

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Coming soon
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**Guest Join (ID and Passcode)**

Guest Join is available out of the box. The room joins as a guest with no additional setup.

**User Join (BYOM Authenticated Calls)**

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Coming soon
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**Guest Join (ID and Passcode)**

Guest Join is available out of the box. The room joins as a guest with no additional setup.
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### Sign in or Sign up to Mago Admin Center

If you do not already have an account, register at [admin.mago.io](https://admin.mago.io). You will also need a valid Mago license key. If you do not have one, you can select a free trial during device activation.
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### Install Mago

If Mago is not pre-installed, install it using one of the following methods depending on what is available on your device:

* **Google Play Store** — search for "Mago for Display" and install (Play Store link [here](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.remago.receiver))
* **Direct APK** — download the APK from [admin.mago.io/download-software](https://admin.mago.io/download-software) and sideload it on the device

After installation, launch the Mago app.
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### Grant required permissions

On first launch, Mago will request permissions for microphone, camera, networking, local discovery, and display over other apps. Grant all permissions when prompted. You can review permissions later via Settings → Apps → Mago → Permissions.
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### Disable "Pause app activity if unused"

Android may automatically restrict apps that have not been used recently, revoking permissions or suspending background services. To prevent this from interrupting screen sharing, pairing, or meeting startup, disable this option on the device via Settings → Apps → Mago.
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### Activate the device and complete the setup wizard

On first launch, Mago displays an activation screen with a QR code or a 6-digit code. Open [admin.mago.io](https://admin.mago.io) in a browser, go to Devices > Activate, and follow the on-screen steps to activate. Name the device when prompted. The device will appear under Devices in the Admin Center once activation is complete.

During the activation wizard, complete the following configuration steps.

* *Skip calendar setup.* BYOM does not use a room calendar. Skip the calendar configuration step when prompted.
* *Configure video call providers.* For each video conferencing provider you plan to use (Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Cisco Webex, Google Meet, Mago Meet), enable Guest Join with meeting ID and Passcode. For Zoom, an account is required.
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### Configure policies

In Mago Admin Center, go to Policies and create or assign a policy for the device. Configure appearance, device settings, and any restrictions as needed. The device will update over the air.
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### Verify

* Confirm date and time are correct
* Verify network connectivity
* Test wireless screen sharing
* Test AV peripherals

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The room is now ready for BYOM use!
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