Enabling Map Viewer Hardware For Map Routing - On Site Installation Instructions
Please select each section below for a step-by-step guide to get up and running. Please work your way through this list. If you encounter any hardware issues, please read step 5 carefully.
1. Background
In Q4 of 2025, GoBright launched a new routing feature for their mapping solution. This is for live directions to resources (rooms, desks & parking) on map viewers.
2. Testing
The tech team at Ascentae have worked alongside the GoBright team and tested this extensively, and we're impressed with the functionality. This is a great addition to the GoBright platform.
3. Commissioning
If you have purchased a commissioning package with us, we'll configure the portal remotely. However, there are some steps that on-site engineers will need to perform. These can only be carried out locally. Please see sections 4 & 5.
4. Important Info & Key Points
Only V2 of the Map Viewer supports this functionality. If you're running V1, you'll need to switch.
The Map Viewer must support WebView (enabled in developer mode).
We'll guide you through this in the next section 👍🏻
5. Enabling WebView and V2
Enabling WebView
This is a simple procedure and needs to be carried out in the Android settings on the device. Let's walk you through the steps.
- Close the GoBright application — instructions are here.
- Scroll down to the Application section and keep tapping Current Version until it says 'you're now a developer'.
- On the same page, look for Developer Tools and select Browser. Change the browser to WebView.
- If it's stuck on loading, don't worry. Press settings and reboot the panel from the options menu.
Now that we've updated to WebView, let's flick the switch to the V2 of the map viewer...
Switching to V2
- Log in to your GoBright portal here.
- Head to Settings > Devices > Profiles. Look for the Map Viewer profile — this is clear as it will show as a Map Viewer Display in the Type column.
- Select this profile
- Scroll down to the Map Viewer section and make sure the theme is set to Version 2.
- If the device is stuck on loading again after saving the changes, please reboot the unit.
6. A Working Example
Below is a quick example of finding a route to a room, desk and a parking space that could be displayed on the Map Viewer on site:
7. Mobile App
As of the 19th of January 2026, GoBright added their map routing solution on both Apple and Android devices that have their app installed.
The GoBright app is available for free on both platforms. Just check out the relevant store for your device.
GoBright have produced a demo on their website which you can find here.
1. Background
In Q4 of 2025, GoBright launched a new routing feature for their mapping solution. This is for live directions to resources (rooms, desks & parking) on map viewers.2. Testing
The tech team at Ascentae have worked alongside the GoBright team and tested this extensively, and we're impressed with the functionality. This is a great addition to the GoBright platform.3. Commissioning
If you have purchased a commissioning package with us, we'll configure the portal remotely. However, there are some steps that on-site engineers will need to perform. These can only be carried out locally. Please see sections 4 & 5.4. Important Info & Key Points
Only V2 of the Map Viewer supports this functionality. If you're running V1, you'll need to switch.The Map Viewer must support WebView (enabled in developer mode).
We'll guide you through this in the next section 👍🏻
5. Enabling WebView and V2
Enabling WebView
This is a simple procedure and needs to be carried out in the Android settings on the device. Let's walk you through the steps.
- Close the GoBright application — instructions are here.
- Scroll down to the Application section and keep tapping Current Version until it says 'you're now a developer'.
- On the same page, look for Developer Tools and select Browser. Change the browser to WebView.
- If it's stuck on loading, don't worry. Press settings and reboot the panel from the options menu.
Now that we've updated to WebView, let's flick the switch to the V2 of the map viewer...
Switching to V2
- Log in to your GoBright portal here.
- Head to Settings > Devices > Profiles. Look for the Map Viewer profile — this is clear as it will show as a Map Viewer Display in the Type column.
- Select this profile
- Scroll down to the Map Viewer section and make sure the theme is set to Version 2.
- If the device is stuck on loading again after saving the changes, please reboot the unit.
6. A Working Example
Below is a quick example of finding a route to a room, desk and a parking space that could be displayed on the Map Viewer on site:
7. Mobile App
As of the 19th of January 2026, GoBright added their map routing solution on both Apple and Android devices that have their app installed.
The GoBright app is available for free on both platforms. Just check out the relevant store for your device.
GoBright have produced a demo on their website which you can find here.
More Information
For more information on this feature, please initially speak to your Ascentae Account Manager. For any pre-sales technical questions, get in touch at support@ascentae.com.