Identifying Your Play Attention Hardware Type

Modified on Tue, 30 Sep, 2014 at 4:10 PM

This troubleshooting guide only applies to software versions 5.2 and higher. If you are not currently running Play Attention version 5.2 or higher, please call +1 828-676-2242 to order your upgrade. Or you may also order your upgrade online here.

Your Play Attention Hardware Type

In order to use this troubleshooting guide, you must identify your current Play Attention hardware type. Please use the guide below to determine your hardware type. If you are uncertain of your hardware type, please contact tech support at +1 828-676-2242.

HW4-Serial

This hardware version is our wireless system. It is powered by 2 AA batteries and includes a long blue “fireplug” adapter that plugs into your USB port. 


HW4

This hardware version is our wireless system. It is powered by 2 AA batteries and includes a short, black Azio bluetooth adapter that plugs into your USB port. Please note if you are using an internal bluetooth and NOT plugging an adapter into your USB port, HW4 is your hardware type.


HW2-PC

This hardware version has a power supply that plugs into a wall outlet, serial cable with USB adapter,  Play Attention helmet, and is running on a PC computer.


HW2-Mac

This hardware version has a power supply that plugs into a wall outlet, serial cable with USB adapter, Play Attention helmet, and is running on a Mac computer.


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