Install as App (PWA)
Put your AVCodex agent on a field tech's phone home screen, on a programmer's laptop, or on the iPad mounted next to a control panel. One tap and the agent opens full-screen, no browser chrome, no URL bar.
Your AVCodex agent can be installed as a Progressive Web App (PWA). Users get a home-screen icon and a full-screen experience without going through the App Store or Play Store. This is the fastest path to getting an agent into the hands of field techs, programmers, and on-site staff during a deployment.
| Feature | Why it matters for AV |
|---|---|
| Home screen icon | A field tech taps once to open the agent, no hunting in a browser |
| Full screen | No browser chrome, no URL bar, looks like a native tool |
| Splash screen | Branded loading screen on launch (your logo, your colors) |
| Fast loading | Cached for instant startup, useful in a server room with weak Wi-Fi |
| No app store | Skip Apple/Google review cycles, deploy in minutes |
1. Open the Share Page
In your AVCodex agent, click Share in the navigation.
2. Find Deploy as PWA
Look for the Deploy as PWA card and click Add Deployment.
3. Copy Your Agent URL
The dialog shows the URL users will visit to install the PWA. Copy it. You'll send this to field techs, share it on QR-code support stickers in conference rooms, or post it on the integrator's internal portal.
4. Generate Splash Screens
Click Refresh in the Splash Screen section to generate branded splash screens. These appear when users launch your PWA from the home screen.
Share these with the people who will use the agent (field techs, programmers, end clients).
On iPhone (iOS)#
- Open the agent URL in Safari.
- Tap the Share button (square with arrow).
- Scroll down and tap Add to Home Screen.
- Name the app and tap Add.
On Android#
- Open the agent URL in Chrome.
- Tap the menu (three dots).
- Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
- Follow the prompts to install.
On Desktop (Chrome)#
- Open the agent URL in Chrome.
- Click the install icon in the address bar (or menu > Install).
- Click Install in the prompt.
The PWA inherits your agent's branding:
- App icon: Set in Build > Customize.
- App name: Your agent's name.
- Brand color: Your agent's primary color.
- Splash screen: Generated from your logo and brand color.
To refresh the PWA appearance:
- Go to Build > Customize.
- Update your logo and brand color.
- Go to Share > Deploy as PWA.
- Click Refresh to regenerate splash screens.
Changes to the agent deploy automatically:
- Name, logo, and brand colors update on next launch.
- Content and settings sync in real time.
- Users see updates the next time they reopen the PWA.
If you need to push an immediate update (after fixing a bad answer in your agent's training, for example), use the Refresh Now button in the PWA deployment dialog to trigger a cache refresh.
Install Option Not Appearing#
PWA install requires:
- HTTPS: The agent must be served over HTTPS (all AVCodex agents use HTTPS).
- Safari on iOS: Other iOS browsers don't support PWA install.
- Chrome on Android: Use Chrome for the most reliable Android install flow.
Splash Screen Not Showing#
- Confirm you generated splash screens in the PWA dialog.
- Your agent needs a logo set for splash screens to generate.
- Click Refresh to regenerate after changing the logo.
App Not Updating#
PWAs cache content for speed. To see updates:
- Close the app completely.
- Reopen. Updates load automatically.
- Or use Refresh Now in the PWA dialog to push an immediate cache refresh.
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