The SimCapture Paging App is currently in beta. This means it may include bugs, incomplete features, or unexpected behavior. The final version may differ.

Before You Begin

• Download the SimCapture Paging App installer (.msi) for Windows 10 (version 1709 or later) or Windows 11.
• Beta users: Contact SimCapture Support for help with initial setup and compatibility checks.
• Audio Module Compatibility:
  • Axis P8221: App can page directly to this module.
  • Axis D3110: Requires an additional IP speaker (recommended: Axis C1410 MK II) for paging.

This app is intended to replace the current Software Paging Station. Contact Support or your Impact Manager if you’d like to transition.

Configuration

Add a Room

1. Open the Paging App and go to Settings.
2. Select + Add new room.
3. Enter a Room Name.

Add a Paging Device

To add a paging device:

1. Provide the IP address or hostname, username, and password.
2. Select the device type (e.g., Axis P8221 or IP speaker).
3. Authentication type is auto-selected based on device type (unless “Other” is chosen).
4. Choose a Listening Device (optional):
   1. No audio input: Paging only.
   2. Same as output: Only supported with Axis P8221.
   3. Different audio input: Add a second device for listening.
      1. Enter device details and select type (authentication is auto-set unless “Other” is selected).
5. Select Save Changes.

   

Repeat for additional rooms. The Room List in Settings will show configured devices.

Edit or Delete a Room

Use the menu on the right side of each room’s row to edit or remove it.

Group Rooms

Group rooms for quick multi-room paging:

1. Go to Settings > Groups > + Add new group.
2. Name the group and select Save.
3. While adding/editing rooms, assign them to a group via the dropdown.
4. Groups appear at the top of the dashboard for easy selection.

Import and Export Settings

Import Settings

1. In Settings, select Import settings.
2. Select a config file from a previous version (this will overwrite current settings).

Export Settings

1. In Settings, select Export settings.
2. Save the config file to share or use in another installation.

Using the app

Paging into rooms

Paging into Rooms

1. Select a room tile on the dashboard to select it (highlighted in blue).
2. Select again to deselect.
3. Hold Push to Talk to broadcast your message.
    

Listening into a Room

1. Select the volume icon on a room’s tile to start listening.
2. Select again to stop. Note: You can only listen to one room at a time.

Quick Select Multiple Rooms

• Use Select all, Deselect all, or choose a Group.
• Deselecting a group removes all its rooms from selection, even if they belong to other selected groups.

Supported Hardware

We don’t recommend using the software paging app on virtual Windows machines (e.g., Hyper‑V), as it may lead to reduced performance and missing features.

Using unsupported hardware may cause errors that SimCapture cannot resolve.