Installation

Install the App

Open the App Store on your iPhone or iPad.
Search for ARIS Astrophotography (or use the direct link when available).
Tap Get to install.
Requires iOS 16.0 or later.

No installation needed. Open your browser and navigate to your backend’s address (for example, http://192.168.1.100:8081). Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge are all supported.

The web version connects directly to your INDI backend and provides the same control interface as the mobile apps.

System Requirements

Platform	Minimum Version	Notes
iOS	16.0+	iPhone and iPad
Android	8.0+ (API 26)	ARM64 devices
Web	Modern browser	Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge

Backend Setup

ARIS is a frontend control application. To control real equipment, you need an INDI server running on a computer connected to your imaging hardware. A Raspberry Pi is the most common choice.

What You Need

A Raspberry Pi 4/5 (or any Linux machine) connected to your equipment via USB.
INDI drivers installed for your specific devices (mount, camera, focuser, etc.).
The ARIS backend service running on the same machine.
Your Pi and your phone/tablet on the same local network (Wi-Fi or Ethernet).

Quick Backend Install

On your Raspberry Pi or Linux machine:

# Install INDI core and drivers
sudo apt-get install indi-bin

# Install device-specific drivers (examples)
sudo apt-get install indi-asi          # ZWO cameras
sudo apt-get install indi-eqmod        # EQ mounts
sudo apt-get install indi-gpsd         # GPS support

The ARIS backend service manages the INDI server and exposes a REST API that the app connects to. See the backend deployment guide for detailed setup instructions.

What’s Next

Once the app is installed, you can either try the simulator to learn the interface, or connect to your equipment if your backend is already running.