Configure the Index AMI Gateway from Windows: Setup and First Use

When to use the desktop tool?

The Android app covers field configuration: fast, wireless, ideal for installation technicians. The desktop tool adds capabilities the app does not have: preparing configuration templates for multiple units before heading to the field, recovering and restoring configurations from conf.json files, and accessing detailed session logs for advanced diagnostics. It is also the only option if the computer does not have Bluetooth or if the workflow requires automation.

Index AMI Configuration Tool is the desktop application for advanced gateway configuration: generating conf.json files, mass deployment, and BLE pairing with the device. This guide covers the full installation on Windows 10 / 11.

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Requirements

• Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)
• ~500 MB of free disk space
• Bluetooth enabled on the PC (for the "Configure device" tab)

No Python or additional dependencies required. BLE functionality uses native Windows APIs (WinRT), included in the installer.

Step 1 — Enable Bluetooth

Open Settings → Bluetooth & other devices and turn on the Bluetooth toggle. This is only needed if you plan to use the "Configure device" tab for BLE pairing.

Step 2 — Download and install

1. Download the installer using the button above or at the bottom of this guide.
2. Double-click the .exe file. If Windows shows the blue SmartScreen prompt ("Windows protected your PC"), click "More info" and then "Run anyway". This is normal behavior for new apps without a publisher certificate.
3. Follow the installation wizard:
   • Welcome → click "Next"
   • License → accept and click "Next"
   • Directory → the default directory is fine → "Next"
   • Install → click "Install" (wait ~1 minute)
   • Finish → click "Finish"
4. The app will appear in the Start Menu as "Index AMI Configuration Tool".

Step 3 — First login

Initial credentials:

⚠ Change the password immediately after the first login: Settings → User account → Save credentials.

Using the "Configure device" tab (BLE)

This tab lets you pair Index AMI gateways via Bluetooth and push configuration directly without any additional software.

1. Make sure Bluetooth is enabled on your PC.
2. Open the app → "Configure device" tab.
3. Select BLE and click "Scan".
4. Select the Index AMI device from the list.
5. Load the conf.json file and, if applicable, VPN/MQTT certificates.
6. Click "Write to device" → enter the PIN when prompted.
7. When done, download the backup ZIP if needed.

Uninstall

Your data is preserved by default when uninstalling. If you reinstall the app, all your templates and configurations are automatically restored.

To uninstall, open Settings → Apps → Installed apps, search for "Index AMI Configuration Tool" and click Uninstall. The uninstaller will ask whether to also delete all data — by default it keeps them.

Troubleshooting

Notes

• Offline: the app works without an internet connection.
• Data: stored in %APPDATA%\IndexAmiConfig\ and preserved on uninstall.
• Portable: no portable version for Windows — use the installer.
• Update: uninstall the previous version before installing a new one.

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Using Linux? See the Linux installation guide.