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title: Developer Connection
description: |
  How to enable and use the Pebble Developer Connection to install and debug
  apps directly from a computer.
guide_group: tools-and-resources
order: 3
---

In order to install apps from the local SDK using the `pebble` tool or from
[CloudPebble]({{ site.links.cloudpebble }}), the Pebble Android or iOS app must
be set up to allow a connection from the computer to the watch. This enables
viewing logs and installing apps directly from the development environment,
speeding up development.

Follow the steps illustrated below to get started.


## Android Instructions

In the Pebble mobile app:

* Open the overflow menu by tapping the three dot icon at the top right and tap
  *Settings*.
  
  ![](/images/guides/publishing-tools/enable-dev-android-1.png =300x)
  
* Enable the *Developer Mode* option.
  
  ![](/images/guides/publishing-tools/enable-dev-android-2.png =300x)
  
* Tap *Developer Connection* and enable the developer connection using the
  toggle at the top right.
  
  ![](/images/guides/publishing-tools/enable-dev-android-4.png =300x)
  
* If using the `pebble` tool, make note of the 'Server IP'. If using
  CloudPebble, this will be handled automatically.


## iOS Instructions

In the Pebble mobile app:

* Open the left-hand menu and tap the *Settings* item.
  
  ![](/images/guides/publishing-tools/enable-dev-ios-1.png =300x)
  
* Enable the Developer Mode using the toggle.
  
  ![](/images/guides/publishing-tools/enable-dev-ios-2.png =300x)

* Return to the menu, then tap the *Developer* item. Enable the Developer
  Connection using the toggle at the top-right.

  ![](/images/guides/publishing-tools/enable-dev-ios-3.png =300x)
  
* If using the `pebble` tool, make note of the phone's 'Listening on' IP
  address. If using CloudPebble, this will be handled automatically.