Quick Start

Welcome to reTerminal Sticky!

This guide will help you power on, connect, and bind your device, then try AI voice for the first time—all in just a few minutes.

What You Need

Before you begin, make sure you have:

• reTerminal Sticky package × 1
• An available 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network
• An iOS or Android phone with Bluetooth turned on
• The Seeedash App downloaded and installed

If you have not installed the Seeedash App, visit the download page first.

Download Seeedash App

Step 1: Unbox and Check

Open the box and make sure all the following items are included:

Take a moment to identify the main parts of Sticky.

Sticky includes an AI voice button, page buttons, and a touchscreen for interaction. The microSD card slot is on the side, while the USB-C port, charging indicator, and microphone are on the bottom. The built-in magnetic structure on the back lets you attach Sticky to metal surfaces.

Step 2: Power On and Charge

Sticky usually comes with enough battery power to turn on right away.

Press and hold the AI voice button for about 3 seconds to turn on the device.

When you turn on Sticky for the first time, it opens the pairing guide and prompts you to download the Seeedash App to bind the device and configure its network.

If Sticky does not turn on or the battery is low, charge it with the included USB-C cable.

• Connect the USB-C cable to the port on the bottom of the device
• Connect the cable to a USB power adapter
• The indicator is red while charging
• The indicator turns green when fully charged

Step 3: Add the Device and Connect to Wi-Fi

The first time you use Sticky, add it in the Seeedash App to bind the device and configure Wi-Fi.

First, sign in to the Seeedash App. You can use Google, Apple, GitHub, or your email address.

After you sign in, the app automatically opens the main screen.

Tap Connect Device. The app searches for nearby Sticky devices over Bluetooth.

Select your Sticky from the device list. If there are multiple devices nearby, check the SN shown on the Sticky screen and select the matching device.

After Bluetooth pairing is complete, select a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network, enter the password, and tap Connect.

When setup is complete, Sticky opens the Home screen and the device appears in the Seeedash App.

Sticky can then stay online and run independently without keeping your phone connected.

Step 4 (Optional): Update the System

After Sticky connects to Wi-Fi, the Software Update screen appears if a new version is available.

Tap Update and wait for the update to finish.

If you do not update right away, go to Settings > Software Update later and tap Check for updates.

Step 5: Try AI Voice for the First Time

Once Sticky is online, you are ready to try AI voice.

Say what you want to record, and Sticky will create a note and show it on the screen.

Follow these steps:

1. Press and hold the AI voice button for about 1 second
2. After you hear the prompt, say:

“I will be back tonight.”

3. Release the AI voice button
4. Wait for Sticky to recognize your voice

Once recognition is complete, Sticky automatically creates the note and displays it on the screen.

Quick Start Complete

You have now completed the initial setup:

• Power on
• Bind the device
• Connect to Wi-Fi
• Check for and install system updates
• Complete your first AI voice input

Sticky is now ready to use, keeping the information you care about clear and visible on the screen.

Explore More with Sticky

After completing Quick Start, you can use Sticky to display Notes, Weather, Clock, Photos, Designs, AI usage, and more.

The following sections introduce Sticky’s basic controls and system settings, as well as how to manage the device with the Seeedash App.

Common Touch Controls

Sticky supports touch controls for quickly navigating content.

Common Button Controls

Use the physical buttons on the side of Sticky to power the device on or off, return to the Home screen, wake the device, start AI voice input, or switch pages.

Sleep and Wake

After 2 minutes without interaction, Sticky automatically enters sleep mode. On screens with a status bar, a moon icon appears in the upper-left corner.

Press any physical button to wake the device.

Apps and Themes

The Home screen shows built-in apps such as Notes, Weather, and Clock. Tap an icon to open the app.

After opening an app, you can choose a theme or switch between landscape and portrait based on how you place the device. For example, you can change the theme of a note:

In addition to Notes, Clock and Weather also support different themes and display styles.

In Photos, you can also set a favorite image as the power-off wallpaper. Open the app, then press and hold an image in the list to set it as the power-off wallpaper.

When Sticky is powered off, the screen displays the wallpaper you selected. To restore the default wallpaper, simply delete the image through the Seeedash App.

System Settings

Use Settings to adjust Sticky’s everyday options.

Change the User Font

You can add your own fonts to Sticky with a microSD card.

Before you begin, prepare:

• A microSD card and card reader
• A font file in .ttf or .otf format
• A computer

1. Export the Font Files

Open the Font Tool and upload the font you want to use.

Set Charset Mode to Common CJK, then click Export 18/30/44.

When the download is complete, you will have three .bin files.

2. Organize the Font Files

Create a folder with a custom name and place the three .bin files inside it.

Create a folder named fonts in the root directory of the microSD card, then place your custom font folder inside it.

The folder structure should look like this:

fonts/
└── MyFont/
    ├── MyFont-18.bin
    ├── MyFont-30.bin
    └── MyFont-44.bin

3. Insert the microSD Card

Insert the microSD card into the slot on the side of Sticky.

Sticky supports inserting and reading a microSD card while powered on. You do not need to turn it off first.

4. Select the Font

On Sticky, open Settings > Language & Font > User Font.

Select the font you just added to apply it.

Manage Sticky with the Seeedash App

The Seeedash App is the mobile management hub for Sticky. After binding the device, you can use the app to create notes, send app content, check device status, reconfigure Wi-Fi, or add another device.

AI Voice

Press and hold the AI voice button in the Seeedash App, then say what you want to record.

Release the button and the app creates a note in Notes. Confirm the content, then send the note to Sticky.

Built-in Apps

Use the Seeedash App to set up Clock and Weather, send Photos and Designs, and configure AI Usage.

1. Clock and Weather

Set the Clock time zone in the Seeedash App, then send it to Sticky.

• Open Clock in the Seeedash App.
• Select a clock template.
• Set Time Zone.
• Tap Apply in the upper-right corner.

After sending, open Clock on Sticky to view the time.

Weather works the same way as Clock. Set the location in the Seeedash App, then tap Apply to send it to Sticky.

2. Photos and Designs

Use Photos to display images from your phone or Seeedash Web.

• Open Photos in the Seeedash App.
• Tap + in the lower-right corner.
• Select the image you want to add.
• Tap Apply in the upper-right corner.

After sending, open Photos on Sticky to view the image.

To delete an image, press and hold it in the Seeedash App.

Designs works the same way as Photos. Select the design you want to display in the Seeedash App, then tap Apply to send it to Sticky.

To add text and images or create a richer page, use Seeedash Web. When your design is ready, send the page to Sticky for display.

3. AI Usage

AI Usage shows your Codex usage on Sticky.

Before you begin, prepare:

• A computer
• Python installed on the computer and signed in to your official Codex account
• A phone with the Seeedash App installed

Configure AI Usage:

1. Create a file named provision.py on your computer, copy the following code into it, and save the file.

#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""Print Codex credential #define lines from ~/.codex/auth.json.

Reads ~/.codex/auth.json and emits the ACCOUNT_ID, ACCESS_TOKEN, REFRESH_TOKEN,
and LAST_REFRESH macro lines to paste into src/secrets.h. Credential values are
printed to your terminal only -- nothing is written to disk or sent anywhere.
"""

import json
import os
import sys

def load(path):
    try:
        with open(os.path.expanduser(path), "r") as f:
            return json.load(f)
    except FileNotFoundError:
        print("# WARNING: %s not found -- log in with the CLI first" % path,
              file=sys.stderr)
        return {}
    except (ValueError, OSError) as e:
        print("# WARNING: could not read %s: %s" % (path, e),
              file=sys.stderr)
        return {}

def main():
    codex_doc = load("~/.codex/auth.json")
    codex = codex_doc.get("tokens", {})

    print('#define UM_CODEX_ACCOUNT_ID     "%s"' % codex.get("account_id", ""))
    print('#define UM_CODEX_ACCESS_TOKEN   "%s"' % codex.get("access_token", ""))
    print('#define UM_CODEX_REFRESH_TOKEN  "%s"' % codex.get("refresh_token", ""))
    print('#define UM_CODEX_LAST_REFRESH   "%s"'
          % codex_doc.get("last_refresh", "0"))

if __name__ == "__main__":
    main()

2. Open a terminal in the folder containing provision.py, then run:

python provision.py

3. Record the Account ID, Access Token, and Refresh Token shown in the terminal.

4. Turn on Sticky, keep your phone nearby, and open AI Usage in the Seeedash App.
5. Wait for the app to connect to Sticky over Bluetooth. Enter the Account ID and tokens, save the settings, and send them to the device.

6. Open AI Usage on Sticky and wait for your Codex usage to sync.

Device Settings

Tap the device settings button in the Seeedash App to open the device details page.

Here, you can view device information such as the device name, serial number, and MAC address. You can also remotely change sound and language settings, reconfigure Wi-Fi, or unbind the device.

• If you move Sticky to a new location or need to connect to a different Wi-Fi network, tap Wi-Fi to reconfigure the network without unbinding the device.

• To unbind the device, tap Delete Device.

Add a New Device

If you have multiple Sticky devices, you can add more in the Seeedash App.

1. Open the device list.
2. Tap Add Device.

3. Keep your phone close to the new Sticky.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to bind the device and configure Wi-Fi.

After adding the device, you can switch between your Sticky devices from the device list.

Mount Sticky

Sticky has a built-in magnetic structure, so it can attach directly to metal surfaces.

For example:

• Refrigerator door
• Metal cabinet
• Pegboard accessories
• Metal stand

To mount Sticky on a non-metal surface, use the included adhesive magnetic ring.

Clean the surface, peel off the protective film, place the magnetic ring where you want it, press it for a few seconds, then attach Sticky.

FAQ

What should I do if the device cannot be found?

• Make sure Sticky is powered on
• Make sure Bluetooth is turned on on your phone
• Keep your phone close to Sticky
• Reopen the Seeedash App and try again

Why can’t Sticky connect to Wi-Fi?

• Make sure the current network is 2.4GHz Wi-Fi
• Check that the Wi-Fi password is correct
• Make sure the router and network are working properly