Everything you need to install DECT, connect to your Bolero system, and access it from any device on your network — or remotely.
Last updated: March 30, 2026
Beta testers: Your beta license is valid for 30 days from approval. After that, you'll need to purchase a full license or request an extension.
DECT is a modern replacement for the built-in Bolero web UI. It runs as a desktop application (macOS or Windows) that connects directly to your Bolero antenna over your local network.
Here's the key thing to understand: DECT acts as both the app you interact with AND a small web server. This means once DECT is running on one computer, any other device on the same network (phone, tablet, another computer) can open a web browser and access the same interface.
┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ YOUR LOCAL NETWORK │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────┐ ┌──────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Bolero │◄───────►│ Host Computer │ │
│ │ Antenna │ REST │ running DECT app │ │
│ │ 10.0.42.11 │ + WS │ (serves web UI on │ │
│ └─────────────┘ │ port 3847) │ │
│ └──────────┬───────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ┌──────────┴───────────┐ │
│ │ Web UI available at │ │
│ │ http://<host-ip>:3847│ │
│ └──────────┬───────────┘ │
│ ┌──────────────────┼──────────┐ │
│ │ │ │ │
│ ┌────┴────┐ ┌─────┴───┐ ┌───┴────┐ │
│ │ iPhone │ │ iPad │ │ Laptop │ │
│ │ (Safari)│ │(Safari) │ │(Chrome)│ │
│ └─────────┘ └─────────┘ └────────┘ │
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Think of it like this: The host computer is the "brain" that talks to your Bolero antenna. Every other device just opens a web browser to control it. The host must stay running for other devices to access the interface.
Log in to your account at dect.app/account and click Download for macOS.
Open the .dmg and drag DECT into your Applications folder.
Launch DECT. The app is signed and notarized by Apple, so it will open without any security warnings.
Log in to your account at dect.app/account and click Download for Windows.
Run the installer. If Windows SmartScreen shows a warning, click "More info" → "Run anyway".
Launch DECT from your Start menu or desktop shortcut.
When you first open DECT, you'll see the license activation screen.
Enter the email address associated with your license (the one you used to sign up or purchase).
Enter your license key (format: DECT-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX). You received this in your approval or purchase confirmation email. You can also find it in your account dashboard.
Check the box to agree to the License Terms, then click Activate License.
One device at a time. Your license activates on the machine you're using. If you want to move it to a different computer, just activate on the new machine — the old one will be deactivated automatically. No need to contact support.
Offline use. After activation, DECT works offline for up to 7 days. After that, it needs a brief internet connection to re-validate your license. This happens automatically in the background.
After activation, you'll see the connection screen with a Bolero antenna IP field and a PIN pad.
Enter your Bolero antenna's IP address (e.g., 10.0.42.11). This is the IP address of the antenna on your local network. If you don't know it, check your antenna's front panel display or your router's DHCP client list.
Enter the admin PIN (4-digit code). This is the same PIN you use to log into the original Bolero web UI. The default is 1234 unless your team has changed it.
Click Connect. DECT will connect to your antenna and load the full dashboard with all your beltpacks, profiles, partylines, and audio settings.
Can't connect? Make sure your computer is on the same network as the Bolero antenna. Try pinging the antenna's IP address from your terminal: ping 10.0.42.11. If it doesn't respond, there's a network issue between your computer and the antenna.
This is the most important section if you want to use DECT from your phone, tablet, or other computers. Read carefully.
A Riedel Bolero system typically lives on its own isolated network. The antenna has an Ethernet port that connects to a switch or router. By default, this network might only have the antenna and maybe one computer on it.
To use DECT from multiple devices, you need those devices to be able to reach the host computer running DECT. There are two common scenarios:
If your Bolero antenna is already connected to the same network as your other devices (your Wi-Fi network, production LAN, etc.), then you're already set. Any device on that network can reach the DECT host.
Find the host computer's IP address. On macOS: System Settings → Wi-Fi → Details → IP Address. On Windows: open Command Prompt and type ipconfig.
On your phone/tablet/other device, open a web browser (Safari, Chrome, etc.) and go to:
http://<host-computer-ip>:3847For example: http://192.168.1.50:3847
You'll see the full DECT interface in your browser. You can configure beltpacks, monitor audio, manage profiles — everything the desktop app can do.
Many productions run the Bolero system on a dedicated network that's separate from the venue's main Wi-Fi. In this case, your phones and tablets can't reach the DECT host because they're on a different network.
The solution: Add a Wi-Fi access point (router) to the Bolero network so wireless devices can join it.
┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ BOLERO NETWORK (e.g., 10.0.42.x) │
│ │
│ ┌──────────┐ ┌──────────┐ ┌───────────────────┐ │
│ │ Bolero │ │ Host │ │ Wi-Fi Access │ │
│ │ Antenna │ │ PC │ │ Point / Router │ │
│ │ 10.0.42.11│ │10.0.42.50│ │ 10.0.42.1 │ │
│ └──────────┘ └──────────┘ └────────┬──────────┘ │
│ │ Wi-Fi │
│ ┌───────────┼───────────┐ │
│ │ │ │ │
│ ┌────┴───┐ ┌────┴───┐ ┌────┴─┐ │
│ │ iPhone │ │ iPad │ │ Any │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │Device│ │
│ └────────┘ └────────┘ └──────┘ │
└────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Get a small Wi-Fi router or access point. Any consumer router will work (TP-Link, Netgear, etc.). You can often find these for under $30.
Connect the router's WAN or LAN port to the same network switch your Bolero antenna is on.
Configure the router to be on the same subnet as your Bolero network. If your antenna is at 10.0.42.11, configure the router's IP to something like 10.0.42.1 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0.
Enable DHCP on the router so that phones and tablets automatically get an IP address on the Bolero network when they connect to the Wi-Fi. Set the DHCP range to something like 10.0.42.100 – 10.0.42.200 to avoid conflicts with your existing devices.
Set a Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password. Use something like BOLERO-CTRL so your crew knows which network to join. Always set a password — you don't want random people on your intercom network.
Connect your phone/tablet to this Wi-Fi, then open a browser and go to http://<host-computer-ip>:3847.
Pro tip: If you're using the router in "access point" mode (sometimes called "bridge" mode), it won't create a separate subnet. Devices connecting to its Wi-Fi will be directly on the Bolero network. This is usually the simplest setup.
Important: If your Bolero network already has a DHCP server (many production networks do), set the new router to access point / bridge mode instead of router mode. Running two DHCP servers on the same network will cause IP conflicts and connectivity issues.
Once you have network connectivity (either Scenario A or B above), accessing DECT from any device is simple:
Make sure the DECT desktop app is running on the host computer. It must stay open — it's the server that all other devices connect through.
On your mobile device, open any web browser (Safari, Chrome, Firefox).
Type in the host computer's IP address and port:
http://<host-ip>:3847Bookmark it or add it to your home screen for quick access. On iOS Safari, tap the share button → "Add to Home Screen". It will look and feel like a native app.
How do I find the host's IP? The DECT desktop app shows the host IP and port in the header bar and footer of the interface. You can also check your system's network settings.
Multiple users at once: Yes, multiple people can access the DECT interface simultaneously from different devices. All changes are reflected in real-time across all connected browsers thanks to WebSocket live updates.
In some cases, you may want to access your Bolero system remotely — from a different location, over the internet. This is possible, but requires careful consideration of security.
Security warning: Exposing any service to the internet carries inherent risk. Your Bolero intercom system controls live production communications. Unauthorized access could disrupt your production. Any remote access setup is entirely at your own risk. We strongly recommend using a VPN or zero-trust solution instead of direct port forwarding.
A VPN creates an encrypted tunnel between your remote device and your production network. It's as if your phone is plugged directly into the Bolero network, but over the internet. This is the safest option.
Popular VPN solutions:
Install Tailscale on the host computer running DECT. Sign up at tailscale.com and follow their install guide.
Install Tailscale on your remote device (phone, tablet, laptop). Log in with the same account.
Find the Tailscale IP of your host computer. It will be something like 100.x.y.z. You can find it in the Tailscale app.
On your remote device, open a browser and go to:
http://<tailscale-ip>:3847For example: http://100.64.0.5:3847
Why Tailscale is ideal: No ports to open, no firewall rules to change, traffic is encrypted end-to-end, and it works through NATs and firewalls automatically. It takes about 5 minutes to set up.
If your network has a public IP address, you can configure your router to forward an external port to the DECT host. This makes DECT accessible from anywhere on the internet.
We strongly advise against port forwarding. Opening a port on your network exposes your Bolero system to the entire internet. Bots constantly scan for open ports. If someone finds yours, they could potentially access and disrupt your intercom system. If you must use port forwarding, understand that you do so entirely at your own risk.
If you still want to proceed with port forwarding (we really don't recommend it):
43847) to the DECT host's internal IP on port 3847.http://<your-public-ip>:43847.If you must port-forward, at minimum:
1234 to something strong.A middle ground between VPN and port forwarding. Cloudflare Tunnel creates an outbound-only encrypted connection from your host to Cloudflare's network. No ports need to be opened. You can add Cloudflare Access policies to restrict who can connect (e.g., only specific email addresses). Free tier available.
Manage your license and downloads at dect.app/account.
Go to dect.app/account and enter your email.
Check your inbox for a 6-digit verification code.
Enter the code — you're in.
ping <antenna-ip>.http://<antenna-ip> in a browser to confirm the antenna is reachable.:3847). The DECT app displays both in the header.http:// — some browsers default to HTTPS which won't work.3847. On macOS, go to System Settings → Network → Firewall and ensure DECT is allowed. On Windows, check Windows Defender Firewall → Allow an app.DECT-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX.http://<antenna-ip>.Still stuck? Send us a message at license@dect.app or use the Feedback form on our website. Include your operating system, what you were trying to do, and any error messages you see.