This guide explains how to set up a Cisco Room Navigator as a room booking panel and connect it to both Cisco Webex Control Hub and the GoBright platform.
Important Information
Before you begin, please note:
- Cisco devices are managed through Webex Control Hub.
- A Workspace in Cisco corresponds to a Space in GoBright.
- Multiple Cisco devices can be assigned to a single Workspace.
- You will need administrator access to Webex Control Hub and GoBright Portal.
1. Create a Workspace in Cisco Webex Control Hub
Step 1.1: Sign In to Webex Control Hub
Open: https://admin.webex.com
Sign in with your administrator account.
Step 1.2: Create a Workspace
From the left navigation menu: Workspaces → Add Workspace
Step 1.3: Configure Workspace Details
Enter the required information:
- Workspace Name
Click Next to proceed to the next step
Step 1.4: Select device type
Choose the Cisco device you want to register.
In this case it would be Cisco Room and desk device
Click Next to proceed to the next step
Step 1.5: Select workspace services
Choose None in the "Calling" section for a standalone Room Navigator, BYOD device or Microsoft Teams Rooms.
Click Next to proceed to the next step
Step 1.6: Choose activation method
Select Activation code
Click Next to proceed to get the activation code.
Use this code on the Room Navigator to complete the Cisco registration process.
Now the workspace is created and the first device ready to be activated.
2. Configure the Cisco Room Navigator
Step 2.1: Power On the Device
Power up the Cisco Room Navigator. If this is the first boot, the device will display the Welcome screen.
Step 2.2: Select Language
Choose the preferred language for the device.
Step 2.3: Select Room Device
When prompted to select a room device, choose: Standalone Device
Step 2.4: Select device type
On the next screen, select:
Persistent web app – for room panel and digital signage
Step 2.5: Choose Panel Location
Select where the Room Navigator will be installed.
Step 2.6: Start the Setup Wizard
After completing the previous steps, you will be redirected back to the language screen.
Select: Start
Step 2.7: Connect to the Network
Select the right network and click Continue
Step 2.8: Configure Time Zone
If necessary, click: Change Time Zone and select the appropriate region.
Step 2.9: Select Cisco Room Experience
Choose the option to connect the Room Navigator to the Cisco platform.
This will allow the device to be managed through Webex Control Hub.
Step 2.10: Enter the Activation Code
The final step requires an Activation Code.
This code is generated from Cisco Webex Control Hub.
Once the device has been successfully activated, you will be able to continue configuring through the Cisco Webex Control Hub (Section 4).
3. Add new Cisco Devices
If you want to add additional devices in your workspace, follow the next steps.
Step 3.1: Open the Devices Section
In Webex Control Hub, navigate to:
Devices and select: Add Device
Step 3.2: Select Shared Usage
Choose: Shared Usage
Then click: Next
Step 3.3: Select the workspace
Choose one of the following:
- Existing Workspace
- New Workspace
Select the workspace created in the previous steps.
Step 3.4: Select Device Type
Choose the Cisco device you want to register.
In this case it would be Cisco Room and desk services
Step 3.5: Generate Activation Code
At the end of the setup process, Webex Control Hub will display an activation code.
Use this code on the Room Navigator to complete the Cisco registration process.
4. Configure the GoBright Player URL
4.1 Setting up Room panel on the Cisco room device
If you choose to configure the device as a Room panel. After activating the device within the Cisco Webex environment, the next step is to configure and activate it in the GoBright portal.
To activate the device in GoBright, navigate to Settings → Devices and click Add Device. Configure the device using a Room Profile, select the appropriate room from your GoBright environment where the device will be installed, and choose the corresponding location.
The next step is to activate the device. For this, select Direct Access URL as the activation method. Once this option is selected from the Access menu, you can generate a unique URL for the device.
This URL can then be used in the Webex Control Hub to configure the Room Navigator and link it to GoBright. Navigate to the relevant device in the device list and open its configuration page. Select Navigator-Persistent Web App, then choose URL as the service type and paste the URL generated in the GoBright portal during the previous step.
add the following extension to the generated url: ?deviceType=cisco so the complete url will look something like this:
[generated url]?deviceType=cisco
After adding the url, select the tickbox "Allow JSXAPI access on this device"
Info: Granting JSXAPI access will allow the persistent web app to interface directly with a subset of the device's XAPI.
The following additional configurations will be applied:
- Security XAPI Websocket APIKey Allowed: True
- WebEngine Features XAPI Peripherals AllowedHosts Hosts: t1b.gobright.cloud
Once saved, the Cisco Room Navigator will connect to GoBright and display the assigned room panel interface.
4.2 Setting up Digital signage on the Cisco room device
Navigate to the relevant device in the device list and open its configuration page. Select Navigator-Persistent Web App, then choose URL as the service type and paste the following URL:
https://t1s.gobright.cloud/player?deviceType=cisco
Important: Make sure to replace t1 with your own portal tenant if needed.
For example: t2, t3, uk1, etc.
After saving, the new configuration will be sent to the device and you should be able to see the Activation code for GoBright digital signage
https://support.gobright.com/hc/en-us/articles/24404751235356-Web-Player
With the activation code you're able to go to the next step and activate the display in the GoBright portal