Quickstart Guide

Get Running in 15 Minutes

From unboxing to live data — here's how easy it is.

Four steps to your first live sensor

1

Sign Up

Create your free account at app.loopstring.io. No credit card required — you get full access to the dashboard right away.

Sign Up Screen
2

Claim Your Pi

Open the Add Device modal in the dashboard and scan the QR code shown on your Pi display, or enter your 6-character token manually. Your Pi is linked in seconds.

Device Claim Screen
3

Configure

Use the visual Configurator to add sensors, set up PID controllers, and wire your automation flow — all drag-and-drop. Choose from 50+ supported hardware parts.

Configurator Screen
4

Go Live

Hit Deploy and your flow pushes to your Pi in seconds. Real-time sensor data appears on your dashboard immediately — no manual setup required.

Live Dashboard Screen

What you'll need

LoopString runs on standard, off-the-shelf hardware. No proprietary controllers or locked-in vendor ecosystems.

Raspberry Pi 4

2GB+ RAM recommended

MicroSD Card

16GB or larger

Sensors

50+ supported types

Internet Connection

WiFi or Ethernet

Start Free — No Credit Card Required

Create your account and have your first sensor streaming live data today.