JIBB Installation & User Guide for Cisco Room Series Devices

Follow the instructions on this page to learn how to add JIBB to your Cisco Room Series device, the optional features you can use, and how to get the most out of the JIBB app.

Watch the tutorial video below to get started

1. Compatibility Requirements

Please make sure you check the following details before installing JIBB:

Check your device is running on Room OS Stable Channel

You can install the JIBB App (Macro) on any Cisco Room Series device running on the latest RoomOS Stable Channel.

Older versions of RoomOS do not support the JIBB app.

How to check:
In Control Hub under Devices > Software, you can see the different channels and how many devices in your organization or on which channel.

Network Settings & Device Admin Credentials

Any time you want to install JIBB onto a device or update the app's configuration, please make sure you are connected to the same network the device is on .

You also need to have access to an active device admin username and password/passphrase, the device's IP address and a valid JIBB license API key (more info below).

2. Installing the JIBB App

Once you have checked the compatibility requirements above, you're ready to start installing JIBB onto your Cisco Room Series Device.

The instructions will differ, depending on the type of JIBB Room license you have.

If you've purchased the Pilot Plan or Room Licenses, select "Paid License".

If you have been provided a free demo license to test JIBB, select "Demo License"

Select the type of JIBB Room license you have:

Login to the JIBB Admin Portal to Add & Configure your device

Step 01 - Login to the JIBB Admin Portal (app.jibb.ai/admin)

Step 02 - Navigate to the Devices tab.

Step 03 - Add a Device and give it a name.

Step 04 -  Click on Key, then generate and copy the API Key (you might want to paste this in a document for your own records - you will need to paste this API Key during the Configuration step (explained below)  

Step 05 - Click the "Configuration" button to open the form where you will start entering the admin credentials, API Key and choose settings.

Enter Device Credentials & API

After opening Configuration popup form, enter the required details (Admin credentials, IP address, and paste the JIBB API key/license you generated in the previous steps.

You are required to enter a default email address to receive the Auto-Save PDF), but you can repeat this process if you want to change it later.

Toggle the optional features as desired (explained below)

Click Save to Install JIBB

Once you've filled out the form and enabled any optional features, all you need to do is click save, and JIBB will automatically be installed onto your device. A "JIBB is ready" notification will appear on the Room Navigator, as well as the JIBB app icon.

Copy your Demo API Key

You will have received an email with your Demo License API key and a link to the configuration page. Copy the JIBB API Key and then click on the link to open the configuration page.

Enter Device Credentials & API

After opening the link to the configuration page inside your demo license email, enter the required details (Admin credentials, IP address, and JIBB API key/license, and a default email address to receive the Auto-Save PDF), and toggle the optional features as desired (explained below)

Click "Save" to Finish

Once you've filled out the form and enabled any optional features, all you need to do is click save, and JIBB will automatically be installed onto your device. You will see a "JIBB is ready" notification appear on the Room Navigator, as well as the JIBB icon when the app is successfully installed.

3. Optional Features & Settings

When installing JIBB you will have the ability to customise the end user experience with the options and features outlined below.

Set a default email destination for JIBB Auto-Save feature

Automatically email a PDF copy of JIBB sessions. Enter the desired default email address to recieve after ending each session.

Allow anyone to receive Auto-Save PDF

Allows manual input of email address per session on the device interface. Users must remember to enter this before initiating a session.

Select from Multiple Camera Inputs

Enable if you have additional camera inputs connected to your device that you would like people to have the option of using with JIBB.

Aim the Camera every time

Adds camera controls to the JIBB app interface to allow users to adjust camera aim before starting a JIBB session. Suitable for devices in rooms with moveable whiteboards.

4. Post-Installation

After installing JIBB, follow these instructions to test the app or make any changes

Make sure you clicked 'Save'

When using the form to setup your installation, always remember to click save when you're done in order for the app to be installed correctly.

Check the Room Navigator

You'll know JIBB is installed when the JIBB app icon is added to the Room Navigator touchscreen.

If you are updating the app after it's already installed, you'll see a "JIBB is ready" notification appear on the Room Navigator.

Updating Your Configuration

If you've already installed JIBB and want to change any settings, you'll need to reopen the configuration form following the same process as before, choose your new settings and click save to send your updates to the device.

5. JIBB Camera Preset

In order for JIBB to automatically snap to your whiteboard every time someone uses the app, we strongly recommend creating a new Camera Preset position named "jibb" on your device.

Aim, Set & Forget

On your Room Navigator, go to the manual controls and aim the camera at the meeting room whiteboard, zoom in or out making sure it fits the whole writing surface inside the camera preview that will be displayed on the TV screen/monitor connected to your device.

You must name this new camera preset "jibb"

Make sure you tap "Save". Once installed, the JIBB macro will use this preset to ensure that every time someone starts the JIBB app on the device, the camera will automatically snap to the whiteboard.

6. Using the JIBB App

Once you've installed JIBB and set it up for your teams, watch the user tutorial video and follow these best practices mentioned below.

JIBB App User Tutorial

Dive into our comprehensive tutorial designed especially for Cisco device users. Whether it's your first time using JIBB or you're just looking to polish your skills, this guide is tailored for you.

Sharing JIBB to Your Meeting

Start the JIBB app before or during an online meeting. While the JIBB workspace is active, click the share icon in the Webex or meeting interface. Scroll to find and select the JIBB workspace/window to share in the meeting.

Invite Others to Annotate

Once your JIBB session has started, anyone in the meeting room or viewing the JIBB Workspace in an online meeting can scan the QR code with their mobile to join and start annotating over the content in real-time.

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