Quickstart

This guide will take you from unboxing to first command in just a few minutes.
By the end, your Cube will be awake, connected, and ready to help.

1. Power On Sequence

  1. Place TheCube on your desk and connect the included power supply.
  2. TheCube will automatically power on when plugged in.
  3. TheCube will boot — this usually takes under 20 seconds.
  4. You’ll hear a startup chime when the system is ready.

If after 45 seconds you don’t hear the chime, try:

  • Checking the power connection
  • Ensuring the power supply is plugged into a working outlet
  • Restarting TheCube by unplugging and plugging it back in

2. Onboarding

Depending on your setup, you can complete onboarding via mobile, desktop browser, or touchscreen:

  • Mobile / Desktop: (web browser)
    1. Connect to the Cube’s Wi-Fi hotspot (TheCube-XXXX).
    2. Open http://thecube.local in your browser.
    3. Follow the guided setup to join your home Wi-Fi and link (optionally) to a TheCube+ account.
  • Mobile App:
    1. Download the TheCube app from your app store (iOS or Android).
    2. Allow the app to control your Wi-Fi and Bluetooth so that it can find TheCube.
    3. The app will automatically detect TheCube and guide you through setup.
  • Touchscreen (optional):
    1. On first boot, you’ll see the setup wizard.
    2. Enter Wi-Fi details and preferences directly on-screen.
    3. Finish by choosing a personality mode (you can change this later).

During onboarding you can also:

  • Pick a personality (serious, playful, or random).
  • Configure voice settings (language, wake word).
  • Set up Wi-Fi to connect to your home network.
  • Opt-in to analytics to help improve TheCube (optional).
  • Decide whether to connect to TheCube+ cloud services or stay fully local.

3. First Voice Command

Once setup is complete, wake TheCube with:

  • “Hey Cube”

Then try something simple, like:

  • “What time is it?”
  • “Remind me to drink water in 10 minutes.”
  • “Tell me a joke.”

The on screen character will respond with a friendly animation and voice.

Next Steps

🎉 You’ve completed the Quickstart!

From here you can: