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# Setup

## Zen Link™ Setup Steps <a href="#b-md3-2" id="b-md3-2"></a>

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**V1 only.** Make sure you [update](/zen-link/updating.md) your Zen Link™ before continuing.
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After completing setup, your **Zen Link™** will provide both **PS5® NATIVE SUPPORT** and Wi-Fi <i class="fa-wifi">:wifi:</i> support for flashing and configuring **GAMEPACKS** using your smartphone.
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***

### Part 1 —  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.

<div align="left"><figure><img src="/files/IhG2C1OcdK3byWkql2g7" alt="" width="188"><figcaption><p>Cronus Zen™</p></figcaption></figure></div>
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Once CONNECTED, your Zen Link™'s LED will turn BLUE.

<div align="left"><figure><img src="/files/JH8UtAQal9skckfJofqW" alt="" width="125"><figcaption><p>Zen Link™</p></figcaption></figure></div>
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Download the Zenlink App from the <i class="fa-app-store-ios">:app-store-ios:</i> iOS® App Store or <i class="fa-google-play">:google-play:</i> Google® Play Store.

* <i class="fa-app-store-ios">:app-store-ios:</i> [iOS® App Store](https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/cronus-zenlink/id6764543287)
* &#x20;<i class="fa-google-play">:google-play:</i> [Google® Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.collectiveminds.zenlink\&pcampaignid=web_share)
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**Make sure your SMARTPHONE's Bluetooth® is turned on, and it is connected to the SAME Wi-Fi** <i class="fa-wifi">:wifi:</i>

<div align="left"><figure><img src="/files/8Guv1kVQsRsI2UAXgHlu" alt="" width="188"><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>
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The app will automatically find your Zen Link™ via Bluetooth® <i class="fa-bluetooth-b">:bluetooth-b:</i>.

<div align="left"><figure><img src="/files/mdYGp0EjAqcpXJ2ZIDSq" alt="" width="188"><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>
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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™.

<div align="left"><figure><img src="/files/BMf1uRJlwYrVd2RDhxQN" alt="" width="188"><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>
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***

### Part 2 —  PS5® Console Settings <a href="#upe7g" id="upe7g"></a>

The following **Settings** must be applied on your PlayStation®5 console before using Cronus Zen™ with Zen Link™ V2 for PS5® Native Play.

#### <i class="fa-battery-low">:battery-low:</i> Power saving <a href="#power-saving" id="power-saving"></a>

**Settings** → **System** → **Power Saving**

<table><thead><tr><th width="340">Setting</th><th>Value</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Set Time Until PS5® Enters Rest Mode<br><em>While Playing Games</em></td><td><strong>Don't Put in Rest Mode</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Features Available in Rest Mode<br><em>Supply Power to USB Ports</em></td><td><strong>Always</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Features Available in Rest Mode<br><em>Stay Connected to the Internet</em></td><td><strong>Enable</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Features Available in Rest Mode<br><em>Enable Turning On PS5® from Network</em></td><td><strong>Enable</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Set Time Until Controllers Turn Off</td><td><strong>Don't Turn Off</strong></td></tr></tbody></table>

***

#### <i class="fa-gamepad-modern">:gamepad-modern:</i> Controller settings <a href="#controller-settings" id="controller-settings"></a>

**Settings** → **Accessories**

<table><thead><tr><th width="340">Setting</th><th>Value</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Controller (General)<br><em>Vibration Intensity</em></td><td><strong>Strong (Standard)</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Controller (General)<br><em>Trigger Effect Intensity</em></td><td><strong>Strong (Standard)</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Controller (General)<br><em>Communication Method</em></td><td><mark style="color:$warning;"><strong>Use USB Cable</strong></mark></td></tr><tr><td>Advanced Settings<br><em>Bluetooth</em></td><td><strong>Off</strong></td></tr></tbody></table>

<figure><img src="/files/6ZrCewuzmpjJUJkBG6jk" alt="" width="563"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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**Communication Method → Use USB Cable** is the critical one. Without it, the PS5® cannot connect through the Cronus Zen™ and Zen Link™ at all.
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***

#### <i class="fa-wave-square">:wave-square:</i> DualSense Edge™ curve <a href="#dualsense-edge-curve" id="dualsense-edge-curve"></a>

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On a DualSense Edge™ controller, the settings above are located under **Profile 1**.
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The built-in Right Stick Sensitivity and Deadzone settings must be set to default, or they will break the functionality of many M.O.D.s including Silent Aim v2.

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#### Create a custom profile

**Settings** → **Accessories** → **DualSense Edge™ Wireless Controller** → **Custom Profiles** → **Create Custom Profile**

Name it something like **BEAM**, then select **OK**.
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#### Set the stick values

Select the profile you created and apply these values.

<table><thead><tr><th width="340">Setting</th><th>Value</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Right Stick Sensitivity Curve</td><td><strong>Default</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Curve Adjustment</td><td><strong>0</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Deadzone Adjustment</td><td><strong>0%</strong></td></tr></tbody></table>
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