FrightLink Owner setup Begin setup

Official owner setup

Your haunt just got a nervous system.

Thank you for bringing FrightLink home. You now have the hardware to turn guest movement into perfectly timed scares—without hiding behind a bush with a remote.

Start the unboxing Setup video
Runs locally Wireless sensors Timed scenes
FRIGHTLINK NETWORK
SYSTEM READY3 SENSORS → MULTIPLE SCENES → 3 PROPS

Plain-English help

What are you trying to do?

Pick the sentence that sounds like your problem. You do not need to know any FrightLink terms.

01
I am setting it up for the first timeFollow the steps from charging to your first working scare.
 02
I do not know what each box doesMeet the Hub, Ghost, Poltergeist and Executioner.
 03
My device does not appearCheck power, the reset button and the blinking blue light.
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My prop does not moveCheck Try Me mode, the cable and the scene output.

The whole system in one sentence: a sensor notices someone, the Hub decides what should happen, and an output or Executioner starts the prop.

Before you do anything else

Charge every battery-powered piece first.

Fully charge every Ghost and Executioner with a regular 5V USB‑C charger before pairing. Do not use a fast charger, and never charge a cold battery below 40°F (4°C). The Hub plugs into the wall—it does not need to charge.

DO THISFIRST

Your zero-frustration checklist

Three things before pairing.

Five quiet minutes here saves twenty minutes of wondering why a sleepy sensor will not show up.

01

Charge the field gear

Charge Ghosts and Executioners to full with a regular 5V USB‑C charger—never a fast charger. If the gear is below 40°F (4°C), let it warm above 40°F before charging.

Ghost + Executioner
02

Update FrightMaps

Install FrightMaps 5.1 or newer before you begin. Older versions do not include the shipping FrightLink setup experience.

iPhone / iPad Android
03

Wi‑Fi is optional

Bluetooth is required for first pairing. Wi‑Fi is not required for local operation; connect it only if you want OTA firmware updates or cloud triggering.

Bluetooth required · Wi‑Fi optional

The complete official walkthrough

One video. Your entire FrightLink system.

This master film will take owners from sealed box to first scare: every device, every Hub port, charging, pairing, sleep schedules, scene building, and a live test. The same film can later be cut into focused guides for Hub, Ghost, and Executioner without changing the QR code in the box.

FULL SYSTEM • START TO SCARE

OFFICIAL SETUP VIDEO COMING SOON Your printed QR will always return here.
01 Unbox & identify 02 Charge safely 03 Pair Hub & optional Wi‑Fi 04 Understand every port 05 Pair every device 06 Build a scene 07 Set sleep schedules 08 Test & troubleshoot

Meet your crew

Every piece has one job.

Ghost notices. Hub decides. Executioner carries the Hub's cue wirelessly to a distant prop, then triggers it through its Try Me port. Your bundle may include different quantities, but the roles never change.

THE BRAIN01

Hub

Runs the show. It receives guest events, executes your saved timing, and fires local wired ports or wireless Executioners. Plug it into its included wall adapter.

  • Set it up first
  • One Hub controls up to 16 local devices
  • Your core scenes keep running locally
THE EYES02

Ghost

Watches the guest path. When it detects movement, it reports the event wirelessly to the Hub so the assigned scene can begin.

  • Rechargeable over USB‑C
  • The sealed 3.5 mm opening is not used—do not remove its rubber cap
  • Test placement with a real walk-by
THE MUSCLE03

Executioner

Plugs directly into the prop's 3.5 mm Try Me port. It receives the cue wirelessly from the Hub, then triggers the prop through that physical connection.

  • Rechargeable over USB‑C
  • One per remotely triggered prop
  • It triggers the prop—it does not power it
FrightLinkHUB
AUX
PROP 2
PROP 1
POWER
HUB ONLINE

Power connector on the right → the three trigger jacks read AUX · PROP 2 · PROP 1 from left to right.

Know the Hub

Know exactly which jack is which.

Hold the Hub with its power connector on your right. The three 3.5 mm jacks run left to right: AUX → PROP 2 → PROP 1. AUX is the jack farthest from power.

AUX

The only input / output port

AUX can be configured as a local Try Me or step-pad input, or as a third wired prop output. PROP 1 and PROP 2 cannot be inputs.

P2

Prop 2 — output only

Connect a 3.5 mm trigger cable from this jack to a compatible prop's Try Me or step-pad input.

P1

Prop 1 — output only

A second independent wired prop output. Give each port a clear name inside FrightMaps so scene building stays simple.

PWR

Power

The far-right connector is for the included Hub power adapter. Use only the supplied adapter.

Owner field guide

Protect the batteries. Extend the season.

These are the details that matter after pairing—the rules that prevent damaged batteries, dead sensors, and accidental damage to a Ghost enclosure.

01

Battery safety

Warm first. Charge slowly.

Never charge a Ghost or Executioner while it is colder than 40°F (4°C). Bring the complete unit indoors and wait until it has warmed above 40°F before connecting USB‑C.

  • Use a regular 5V USB‑C charger
  • Do not use a fast charger
  • Charge fully before first pairing
02

Power schedule

Let every sensor sleep outside show hours.

In FrightMaps, open the Hub, select a Ghost or Executioner, then open Power Schedule. Turn on Enable schedule, choose when it should sleep and wake, then save.

  1. Wake it 30–60 minutes before guests arrive.
  2. Put it to sleep shortly after the show ends.
  3. Use Wake now (15 min) for daytime testing; waking can take up to about 90 seconds.

A five-hour nightly awake window lasts about 4–5 nights on a full charge; shorter show windows last proportionally longer.

03

Ghost enclosure

That rubber cap stays put.

Ghost uses the same enclosure style as other FrightLink devices, but its 3.5 mm opening is intentionally sealed. Do not pry, pull, cut, or remove the rubber cap. Ghost does not use that port.

Use only the accessible USB‑C charging connection.
04

Hub cheat sheet

AUX · PROP 2 · PROP 1

With the power connector on the right, that is the left-to-right order of the three 3.5 mm jacks. AUX is farthest from power and is the only jack that can operate as either an input or output.

AUXIN / OUTP2OUTP1OUTPWRRIGHT

Start-to-scare

Set up in this order.

Do not mount anything permanently until the entire chain works on a table. Pair close. Test close. Then move each piece into the haunt.

DEFAULT HUB PIN1234You can change it after pairing.
  1. 01

    Charge, update, and gather

    Once every device is above 40°F (4°C), charge each Ghost and Executioner with a regular 5V USB‑C charger—never a fast charger. Update FrightMaps to 5.1 or newer and turn on Bluetooth. Have your Wi‑Fi credentials ready only if you want OTA firmware updates or cloud triggering.

  2. 02

    Power the Hub

    Connect the included adapter and let the Hub start with your phone nearby.

  3. 03

    Pair the Hub in FrightMaps

    Open FrightMaps → FrightLink. Under Discover New Devices, choose your Hub and enter PIN 1234 when prompted.

  4. 04

    Optional: connect Wi‑Fi and name it

    Skip this step if you only need local operation. To enable OTA firmware updates and cloud triggering, open WiFi Configuration, enter the network name and password, tap Connect to WiFi, and give the Hub a useful location name.

  5. 05

    Connect Ghosts and Executioners

    Open your Hub, choose FrightLink Devices, then tap Start guided setup. The app will show you how to charge, reset and connect one device at a time. Naming is optional and can wait until later.

  6. 06

    Connect props and build the scene

    With props powered off, plug each Executioner directly into its prop's Try Me port. A scene is simply the list of what should happen after a sensor notices someone. Choose the props and the order you want, then test it before mounting anything.

  7. 07

    Schedule battery-saving sleep

    Open each Ghost and Executioner, enable its Power Schedule, and keep it asleep outside show hours. Wake it 30–60 minutes before opening and save the schedule.

  8. 08

    Test the whole event

    Power the props back on. Test individual outputs first, then walk through the Ghost detection area and confirm the complete guest → scene → scare chain.

Three common builds

Connect the right chain.

WIRED PROP
HUBPROP 1TRY ME PORT

Best when the prop is close enough to reach the Hub with a 3.5 mm trigger cable.

WIRELESS TRIGGER
HUBEXECUTIONERTRY ME PORT

The Executioner plugs into the prop's Try Me port and receives its trigger wirelessly from the Hub.

STEP-PAD INPUT
STEP PADAUX INHUB
HUB FIRES
WIREDPROP 1 / 2 → PROP OR / BOTH WIRELESSEXECUTIONER → PROP

Plug the step pad into AUX and configure AUX as an input. One press can launch a scene that fires a wired prop, a wireless Executioner, or both.

Quick rescue

If something does not appear…

Start with power, distance, and the simple stuff. Most first-pairing issues disappear when everything is charged and sitting together.

Email FrightLink support
The Hub is not appearing in the app +

Confirm the Hub has power, Bluetooth is enabled, and FrightMaps is updated to 5.1 or newer. Keep the phone close, return to the FrightLink device list, and refresh the scan.

A Ghost or Executioner is missing +

Charge it fully and power it on beside the Hub. Hold its reset button for 15 seconds. The blue light should blink. In FrightMaps, open FrightLink Devices → Start guided setup, keep this screen open, and tap the device when it appears.

The prop does not fire +

First, make sure the prop works from its own Try Me button. Then set the prop to Step Pad / Try Me mode and connect the cable to its Try Me or step-pad input—not an audio jack. Confirm the prop has power, select the correct output or Executioner in the scene, and tap Test again.

A scheduled sensor looks offline +

That is expected during its sleep window. Open the sensor and use Wake now (15 min) when you need to test it; sleeping devices check in about once a minute, so allow up to roughly 90 seconds for the wake request to land.

Should I remove the rubber cap on Ghost? +

No. Ghost shares its enclosure style with other FrightLink hardware, but the unused 3.5 mm opening is intentionally sealed. Do not pry, cut, or remove the cap.

Can the haunt run without internet? +

Yes. The core Ghost → Hub → output scene runs locally, so Wi‑Fi is optional. Connect the Hub to Wi‑Fi when you want OTA firmware updates or cloud triggering.

Welcome to FrightLink

Build it. Test it. Make them scream.

Thank you for being one of the first haunters to put FrightLink in the field. We cannot wait to see what you bring to life.

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