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Quick Start Guide

Get your first building online with Aida Platform in under 10 minutes.

Prerequisites​

  • Aida Platform installed (see Installation Guide)
  • A building with smart devices (or use our demo data)
  • Admin access to the platform

Step 1: First Login​

  1. Open the Platform

  2. Login with Default Credentials

    Username: admin
    Password: admin123

  3. Change Default Password

    • Go to Settings → Security
    • Update your password
    • Enable 2FA (recommended)

Step 2: Create Your First Building​

  1. Navigate to Buildings

    • Click "Buildings" in the sidebar
    • Click "Add Building"

  2. Building Information

    Name: My First Building
    Address: 123 Smart Street, Tech City
    Type: Office
    Floors: 3

  3. Save and Continue

    • Click "Create Building"
    • You'll be redirected to the building dashboard

Step 3: Add Floors and Zones​

  1. Create Floors

    • Go to Building → Floors
    • Add floors: "Ground Floor", "First Floor", "Second Floor"

  2. Create Zones

    • Go to Building → Zones
    • Add zones for each floor:
      • "Reception Area"
      • "Open Office"
      • "Meeting Rooms"
      • "Break Room"

Step 4: Add Devices​

Option A: Use Demo Data​

  1. Go to Settings → Demo Data
  2. Click "Load Demo Building"
  3. This will populate your building with sample devices

Option B: Add Real Devices​

  1. Add a Light

    • Go to Devices → Lights
    • Click "Add Light"
    • Configure: 
      Name: Reception Light
      Zone: Reception Area
      Type: LED Panel
      Power: 24W

  2. Add an HVAC Unit

    • Go to Devices → HVAC
    • Click "Add HVAC"
    • Configure: 
      Name: Main HVAC
      Zone: Open Office
      Type: VAV Box
      Capacity: 2.5 tons

Step 5: Test Device Control​

  1. Navigate to Control Panel

    • Go to Control → Device Control
    • You'll see all your devices

  2. Test Light Control

    • Find your light in the list
    • Click the power button to turn on/off
    • Adjust brightness slider
    • Watch the real-time status update

  3. Test HVAC Control

    • Find your HVAC unit
    • Adjust temperature setpoint
    • Change fan speed
    • Monitor current temperature

Step 6: Set Up Energy Monitoring​

  1. Configure Energy Sources

    • Go to Energy → Sources
    • Add energy meters or use demo data

  2. View Energy Dashboard

    • Go to Dashboard → Energy
    • See real-time consumption
    • View historical trends

Step 7: Create Your First Automation​

  1. Go to Automation

    • Click "Automation" in the sidebar
    • Click "Create Rule"

  2. Basic Lighting Rule

    Name: Office Hours Lighting
    Trigger: Time-based
    Schedule: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday-Friday
    Action: Turn on all office lights

  3. Test the Automation

    • Enable the rule
    • Wait for the scheduled time
    • Verify lights turn on automatically

Step 8: Explore the Dashboard​

  1. Main Dashboard

    • View building overview
    • See energy consumption
    • Check device status
    • Monitor alerts

  2. Energy Dashboard

    • Real-time consumption
    • Historical trends
    • Cost analysis
    • Efficiency metrics

  3. Device Dashboard

    • Device status overview
    • Control panels
    • Maintenance alerts
    • Performance metrics

Step 9: Set Up Users and Roles​

  1. Go to Settings → Users

    • Click "Add User"

  2. Create a Facility Manager

    Name: John Smith
    Email: john@company.com
    Role: Facility Manager
    Permissions: Full building access

  3. Create a Regular User

    Name: Jane Doe
    Email: jane@company.com
    Role: User
    Permissions: Zone control only

Step 10: Configure Notifications​

  1. Go to Settings → Notifications

    • Enable email notifications
    • Set up alert thresholds
    • Configure maintenance reminders

  2. Test Notifications

    • Trigger a test alert
    • Verify email delivery
    • Check notification settings

Next Steps​

Explore Advanced Features​

Integration Options​

Production Deployment​

Troubleshooting​

Common Issues​

  1. Devices Not Responding

    • Check device connections
    • Verify network connectivity
    • Review device logs

  2. Dashboard Not Loading

    • Clear browser cache
    • Check API connectivity
    • Review browser console

  3. Automation Not Working

    • Verify rule configuration
    • Check trigger conditions
    • Review action settings

Getting Help​

  • 📚 Documentation: Check our comprehensive guides
  • 💬 Community: Join our Discord for support
  • 🐛 Issues: Report problems on GitHub
  • 📧 Support: Contact our support team

Congratulations! 🎉​

You've successfully set up your first smart building with Aida Platform. You now have:

  • ✅ A configured building with floors and zones
  • ✅ Smart devices under control
  • ✅ Energy monitoring in place
  • ✅ Basic automation rules
  • ✅ User management configured
  • ✅ Notifications set up

What's next? Explore our Feature Guides to unlock the full potential of your smart building!