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OpenSensorHub Android Installation Guide

Overview​

OpenSensorHub (OSH) allows users to deploy an OSH node on an Android device (phone or tablet) to stream real-time sensor data, including GPS location, orientation, and video, to an OSH Cloud hub. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for installing and setting up the OSH app on an Android device.

Enable Installation of Third Party Applications​

Since OSH is not available on the Google Play Store, you must enable installation from unknown sources. This steps may vary depending on your Android device:

  1. Option 1:
    • Go to Settings > Security > Device Administration or Unknown Sources
    • Enable Allow installation from unknown sources
  2. Option 2:
    • Go to Settings > Application Notifications
    • Enable Install Unknown Applications
  3. Option 3:
    • Go to Settings > Apps & Notifications > Advanced > Special App Access
    • Select Install unknown apps
    • Enable installation for the browser or file manager you will use to download the OSH app (e.g., Chrome, Drive)

Download and Install the OSH App​

  1. Connect your Android device to the internet.
  2. Open a browser and go http://bit.ly/osh-apk
  3. Download the OSH APK file

Configure the OSH App Settings​

Connect to the Connected Systems or SOS Endpoint​

Select Sensors to Stream​

Start the OSH Sensor Hub​

View Sensor Data in OSH Client​

Troubleshooting​

Additional Notes​