TRMNL

Unboxing and connecting TRMNL for the first time.

How to set up a new device

How to use TRMNL on your iPhone or Android. Sort of.

TRMNL mobile app

Frequently Asked Questions

Build TRMNL plugins directly from your Apple device.

Custom plugins with Apple Shortcuts

Understanding when and how your device content is updated.

How refresh rates work

Sharing private plugins for other users to install.

Plugin recipes

Mashups

Pricing impact when buying TRMNL from abroad.

International Customs / Duty Fees

Sharing content from one device to another.

Mirroring a Device

How to change my time zone

MITM your device <> core web app request / response journey.

Redirect Plugin

Understanding what, why, and how a TRMNL goes to sleep.

Sleep Mode

Benefits and ideas for sharing TRMNL with your network.

Refer & Earn

Displaying unique content at different times of the day.

Playlist Groups (Legacy)

Features and tools that require this token.

User level API Keys

Portrait mode

Unlink your TRMNL to give to someone else.

How to unpair / re-pair a device

Understanding this error screen on your device.

429 Rate Limit

Dictate what you want to see, and when, on your TRMNL devices.

Playlist Scheduler

Terms, conditions, and policy for TRMNL return inquiries.

Refund and Exchange Policy

Bulk Pricing

How to cancel an order

Calendar plugins use your account's timezone, while plugins may use a form field, your account's timezone, or nothing at all.

Timezone Troubleshooting with Calendars and Other Plugins

Using playlist scheduling, the important flag, and the plugin of your choice, you can set a custom sleep screen so that your device saves energy while displaying whatever you wish…

Create a Custom Sleep Screen

If your device seems stuck, bricked, dead, frozen, displays double-images or ghosting, or is otherwise generally not responding or not working, this troubleshooting guide may help.

Troubleshooting an Unresponsive Device

Don't want to wait to refresh? You can manually switch the display to the next screen on your playlist with the push of a button.

How to Change Screens

Need more help? Contact our support through online chat or email.

How to Contact Support

A virtual device is a software only device that allows developers to start building and testing before the physical hardware arrives.

What is a Virtual Device

Learn what benefits a developer license offers for your device. From plugin development, API keys, and device logs, to Discord access and early release firmware, there are multiple benefits to…

Developer Edition Features

Did you mean BYOD (Bring Your Own Device?)

BOYD / BYDO / BDYO

Ryan Kulp

Mario

Getting started, FAQ, miscellaneous features.

General

Find answers and get help from Intercom Support and Community Experts

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