> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://development-test.pycom.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://development-test.pycom.io/pybytes/connect.md).

# Add a device to Pybytes

In this section, we will explain to you how to add a device to Pybytes

## Step 1: Add device wizard

In Pybytes, go to `Devices` Page:

1. Click on `Add Device`.

![](https://3086745545-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LIL0iGdl11z7Jos_jpX%2F-LKN7scqKKkb6TqB3uYO%2F-LKN80NE-Wn6B9tTDTby%2F1%20\(1\).jpg?generation=1534782089069542\&alt=media)

2\. Select your device (e.g., WiPy, LoPy, SiPy, etc.);

![](https://3086745545-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LIL0iGdl11z7Jos_jpX%2F-LKN7scqKKkb6TqB3uYO%2F-LKN80NGVe0JQa5fGw6Z%2F2%20\(1\).jpg?generation=1534782090098145\&alt=media)

3\. Select your shield (e.g., PySense, PyTrack, PyScan or other);

![](https://3086745545-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LIL0iGdl11z7Jos_jpX%2F-LKN7scqKKkb6TqB3uYO%2F-LKN80NJ9khfFeBg3uFj%2F3.jpg?generation=1534782089015295\&alt=media)

4\. Select your network option;

![](https://3086745545-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LIL0iGdl11z7Jos_jpX%2F-LKN7scqKKkb6TqB3uYO%2F-LKN80NLfYOiqUqE8tcG%2F4.jpg?generation=1534782090053848\&alt=media)

5\. Enter a unique name and the network credentials (SSID and password) for your device;

![](https://3086745545-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LIL0iGdl11z7Jos_jpX%2F-LKN7scqKKkb6TqB3uYO%2F-LKN80NOe51Clio1wYYx%2F5%20\(1\).jpg?generation=1534782089520972\&alt=media)

## Step 2: Connect your device to Pybytes

At the end of the "Add Device" wizard, Pybytes will give you two options for you to connect your device to Pybytes:

![](https://3086745545-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LIL0iGdl11z7Jos_jpX%2F-LKN7scqKKkb6TqB3uYO%2F-LKN80NQjBpTJ7hWImlg%2F7%20\(1\).png?generation=1534782090120948\&alt=media)

Select how you would like to connect your device to Pybytes:

1. [Connect your device quickly (Recommended)](/pybytes/connect/quick.md)

{% content-ref url="/pages/-LKN7wRCDwKeqeu4G54y" %}
[Connect to Pybytes: Quick Add](/pybytes/connect/quick.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

2\. [Connect your device by flashing Pybytes Library](/pybytes/connect/flash.md)

{% content-ref url="/pages/-LKN7wRDi\_LVokp6qF7W" %}
[Connect to Pybytes: Flash Pybytes library manually](/pybytes/connect/flash.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% hint style="info" %}
From firmware 1.16.x onwards all Pycom devices come with Pybytes library built-in `/frozen` folder. That means that you can choose between adding your device quickly with the firmware updater or you can flash Pybytes library manually.
{% endhint %}