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# V1 Setup
This page explains setup for the original Zen Link™ model via a Windows® 11 or 10 PC. After this initial setup on PC, you can use the new iOS® & Android® smartphone app for flashing GAMEPACKs and configuration.
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Zen Link™ is a Wi-Fi Expansion Module for use with Cronus Zen™ which is sold separately.
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Zen Link™ is required for NATIVE PS5® play support. It also adds value across other gaming platforms (such as Xbox®) by enabling GAMEPACK flashing and configuration via your smartphone, while serving as a foundation for future feature expansion.
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## Zen Link™ Model Check
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**Note:** Please VERIFY that you own the original Zen Link™ device.
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You can identify the model on the label underneath the device. The label below is from the new V2 device. If you have the original device, there will be ***NO*** mention of V2 on the label whatsoever...
Upon confirmation that your device is indeed the original device (*no V2*), please proceed to the steps below. If, however, you ***DO*** see the "V2" moniker, you can find the V2 app-exclusive setup [**here**](/zen-link-tm/v2-setup.md).
## Zen Link™ V1 Setup Steps
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After completing the initial **Windows® 11 or 10 PC** setup, your **Zen Link™** will provide both **PS5® NATIVE SUPPORT** and Wi-Fi :wifi: support for flashing and configuring **GAMEPACKS** using your smartphone.
### Part 1 - Windows® PC Setup
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When you install Zen Studio on your Windows® PC, it includes the latest **ZenLinkConfigurator** (a shortcut is created on the desktop).
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For the setup process, make sure your Windows® PC is connected to the **SAME** Wi-Fi :wifi: NETWORK that your Zen Link™ will be on. This network must be **2.4GHz** compatible. These are necessary REQUIREMENTS for Zen Link™ usage.
* Most modems/routers default to grouping the bands (2.4GHz**,** 5GHz, 6Ghz, etc) into a single network, which is usually fine.
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Put the Zen Link™ into **Config Mode** by plugging it into your Windows® PC while holding the blue Config button for 5 seconds until the LEDs turn **PURPLE**.
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Open the **ZenLinkConfigurator** *(Right click on the shortcut and select **Run as Administrator**)*.
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If you're going to be playing on a PlayStation®5 console, make sure you select Native PS5®.
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Enter Wi-Fi details manually or **Read Settings From Windows®**. **NOTE:** If this step doesn't work, check to see if you have both 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi options on your network and make sure you're connected to 2.4GHz (see troubleshooting below regarding 2.4GHz modem support).
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Click **Save And Continue**. Wait for **Saving Configuration** and **Flashing Firmware** to complete. ***DO NOT*** disconnect the device during this process!
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When **Configuration Complete** is shown, click **Close Application** and confirm **Yes** to close the app. You can also revert your PC to a 5GHz or wired LAN connection if that's what you were previously using. **Your Zen Link™ is now ready to hook up to your Cronus Zen™ and for use with the SMARTPHONE app!**
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### Part 2 - Smartphone App Setup
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Plug your Zen Link™ device into your plugged in Cronus Zen™. We recommend plugging it into the **A1** (left side) port as that is where it will reside for native PS5® play.
* Once **CONNECTED**, your Zen Link™'s LED will turn **WHITE**.
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Download the Zenlink App from the :app-store-ios: iOS® App Store or :google-play: Google® Play Store.
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Make sure your SMARTPHONE's Bluetooth® is turned on, and it is connected to the **SAME** Wi-Fi :wifi: NETWORK that your Zen Link™ is on, then launch the Zenlink App on your smartphone.
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The app will automatically find your Zen Link™ via Bluetooth® :bluetooth-b:.
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The main "**CRONUS ZenLink**" screen will appear. You can now use your Zen Link™ for NATIVE PS5® play, or simply for installing and configuring GAMEPACKS on your Cronus Zen™.
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To set up your PS5® settings for PS5® Native Play, see PS5® Console Settings below:
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## PS5® Console Settings
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The following **Settings** must be applied on your PlayStation®5 console before using Cronus Zen™ with Zen Link™ V2 for PS5® Native Play.
### Power Saving
**System** → **Power Saving** → **Set Time Until PS5® Enters Rest Mode**\
• While Playing Games → Don’t Put in Rest Mode
**System** → **Power Saving** → **Features Available in Rest Mode**\
• Supply Power to USB Ports → Always\
• Stay Connected to the Internet → Enable\
• Enable Turning On PS5® from Network → Enable
**System** → **Power Saving** → **Set Time Until Controllers Turn Off**\
• Don’t Turn Off
### Controller Settings
**Accessories** → **Controller (General)**\
• Vibration Intensity → Strong (Standard)\
• Trigger Effect Intensity → Strong (Standard)\
• Communication Method → Use USB Cable
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That last one "**Communication Method → Use USB Cable**" is especially important for the PS5® to be able to connect through the Cronus Zen™ and Zen Link™ at all.
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**Note:** If you are using a DualSense Edge™ controller, its settings are located under **Profile 1**. See below for setup:
### DualSense Edge™ Curve
If you are using a DualSense Edge™ controller, you must change the built-in Right Stick Sensitivity/Deadzone settings to default or it will break the functionality of many M.O.D.s including Silent Aim v2.
* Go to Settings > **Accessories**.
* Select DualSense Edge™ Wireless Controller > **Custom Profiles**.
* Select **Create Custom Profile**, name it something like **BEAM**, then select **OK**.
* Select the profile you created and...
* Right Stick Sensitivity Curve: **Default**
* Curve Adjustment: **0**
* Deadzone Adjustment: **0%**
## :seal-exclamation: Troubleshooting
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### :mobile: App - Connection Failed
If you see the "Connection Failed" message, your smartphone is likely *not* on the same network as your Zen Link™.
* Make sure your smartphone is connected to Wi-Fi :wifi: on the **SAME** network that is 2.4Ghz compatible, and **PRESS** the "**Try Again**" button.
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If you still have no luck, it may even be worth temporarily disabling Mobile Data on your smartphone to be sure. And in the event that it is something more problematic, like the 2.4Ghz band on your network has been disabled, you will have to consult your modem/router's guide or internet provider to resolve it.
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### :mobile: App - Zen Link™ Not Found
If you have previously setup the Zen Link™ on Windows® PC and the app is *not* connecting to it, make sure your smartphone is connected to the **SAME** network and **PRESS** the "**Retry**" button.
* Make sure your Zen Link™ is powered on and reachable via Wi-Fi :wifi: or Bluetooth® :bluetooth-b:.
* Make sure your network is still allowing for 2.4Ghz connections, because the Zen Link™ is a 2.4Ghz device.
### :headset: No Headset Audio on PS5®
A 3.5mm wired headset is *unsupported* when your DualSense™ is paired wirelessly to the Cronus Zen™ via Bluetooth® :bluetooth-b:. It will work if your controller is wired to one of the Cronus Zen's front ports (A2 or A3). If you'd prefer to use your controller wirelessly with headset audio, you'll need a USB or wireless headset that connects directly to your PS5® console.
### :gamepad-modern: No Connection to PS5®
The PS5® console setting "**Communication Method → Use USB Cable**" is especially important for the PS5® to be able to connect through the Cronus Zen™ and Zen Link™ at all.
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