Setup Guidefor iPadTable of Contents
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Make sure you have a compatible iPad1

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Make sure you have an Osmo iPad base & reflector23.

Make sure you have an Apple ID

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Make sure you have an internet connection

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Adequate lighting in the room

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Remove any cases or protective coverings from the device

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Place the device on the Osmo base and center the reflector

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Download the Osmo World app

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Create an Osmo account and add a profile for each player

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Install each Osmo game from the Osmo World app

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Launch an Osmo game by tapping on the icon from the6Osmo World app
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Download the Osmo Parent app to your phone in order to7keep track of player progress in games—Osmo Setup Guide for iPad

Additional, related resources

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STEP 1Make sure you have a compatible iPad
Not sure which iPad you have? Instructions here:
Open SETTINGS > GENERAL > ABOUT
Osmo is compatible with the following iPads:•iPad (Gen 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)•iPad Mini (Gen 2, 3, 4, 5, 6*)•

iPad Air (Gen 1, 2, 3, 4*)•

iPad Pro 9.7-inch•

iPad Pro 10.5-inch•

iPad Pro 11-inch (Gen 1*, 2*, 3*)•

iPad Pro 12.9-inch (Gen 1, 2, 3*, 4*, 5*)* 2021 Reflector for iPad required (see page 3 for more info)

Osmo has limited compatibility with the following
iPads (which cannot be upgraded to iOS 10):•

iPad 2•

iPad 3•

iPad 4•

iPad Mini 1

The tablets listed as Limited Compatibility are no longer being
supported, and are considered obsolete, by Apple.
If you have previously downloaded Osmo apps on one of thesedevices, they should continue to work. However, they will notreceive new updates or content and if you delete the app, you will
not be able to download it again. As a result, we are limited in ourability to provide technical support for these models.

iOS Version: The minimum iOS version required is 10
Game Compatibility: The Math Wizard series of games is NOT compatible
with any limited compatibility device.

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STEP 2

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Make sure you have an Osmo iPad base & reflector

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STEP 2 (Cont’d)Make sure you have an Osmo iPad base & reflector
Reflector for iPad (2021)
The new Osmo Reflector for iPad (2021) is a specially designed piece ofhardware that will help accommodate the thinner bezels on some of thenewer Apple devices. To use the new reflector, follow these steps:
1. Find a tool. A variety of items can help change modes. For most people, a fingernail will work fine. You can also try a paperclip or a credit
card.
2. Put the tool into the slot of the adjustment dial and gently push in on
the dial until you feel it stop.
3. While pressing in, turn the dial until you feel it stop.
4. Release the tool from the dial allowing it to lock into place.

Thin Bezel Mode•

iPad Pro 11-inch•

iPad Pro 12.9-inch•

iPad Air 4•

iPad Mini 6Thick Bezel Mode•

Osmo Setup Guide for iPadFor any otherOsmo-compatible
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STEP 3Make sure you have an Apple ID
1. Go to the Apple ID account page and click Create your Apple ID: 		
https://appleid.apple.com/
2. Enter your name, birthday, email, password, and choose the country
or region that matches the billing address for your payment 		
method. The email address you provide will be your new Apple ID.*
3. Select your security questions
4. Click Continue

STEP 4Make sure you have an internet connection
An internet connection is needed to:

STEP 5•download the apps onto the iPad•create an Osmo account•sync game progress in Osmo•

download Words albums•

use search feature in Masterpiece game

Adequate lighting in the room
Avoid spotlights on the game pieces, ensure that light isn’t coming frombehind (creates shadows).

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STEP 6

Remove any cases or protective coverings from the device
Only the Osmo Speck case is compatible with the (newly designed) Osmobase and reflector.

STEP 7

Place your device on the Osmo base and center thereflector over the camera

STEP 8Download the Osmo World app
The Osmo World app is a hub that allows you to access all of the 		game apps from one place. This allows you to switch games quickly andeasily without leaving the Osmo World app, but it still requires eachgame app to be downloaded on a compatible device.
Download the Osmo World app here:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/osmo/id1350943542

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STEP 9Create an Osmo accountWith an Osmo account, the child’s game progress will be saved in casethe app gets deleted or the player switches devices.
To create a myOsmo account:
1. Open the Osmo World app
2. Tap “Login” in the top right corner
3. Tap “Create a new account”
4. Follow the prompts to create your myOsmo account

STEP 10Install each Osmo game from the Osmo World app
To install each Osmo game:
1. Open the Osmo World app and sign in to your Osmo account
2. Use the carousel of game icons at the bottom of the screen to locate
the Osmo games you purchased
3. Tap the “Install” button on each game to download the game to yourdevice.

STEP 11

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Launch an Osmo game by tapping on the icon from theOsmo World app

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Download the Osmo Parent app to your phone in order tokeep track of player progress in games
You can download the Osmo Parent app by using the search bar in theApple App Store or Google Play Store.

RESOURCES

Osmo Setup Guide for iPad

Additional, related resources•

Apple ID account creation							

•Adequate lighting in the room						

•iPad base & reflector setup						

•myOsmo account creation documentation

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