Bring Core to life.

Setup guide · Updated September 18th, 2026

Overview

Four phases. Progress is saved on Core, so you can stop and resume at any point.

​PHASEWHAT HAPPENSTIME
01Connect to devicePower, pairing, Wi-Fi~5 min
02Integrate contextPick a model, connect apps, upload your data~10 min
03Set up CoreCore builds its memory. Nothing for you to do.15–30 min
04Talk to GhostSay hello~2 min

Connect to device

Take out Core and the power connector.

1.1 CONNECT TO POWER

Plug Core into a power outlet using the power connector. Connect the cable to the port on the back of Core, then to the wall. Core has no power button; it starts when it receives power.

1.2 CHECK THE LIGHT

A white strip along the front edge means Core has power. If it stays dark, see Troubleshooting.

1.3 PAIR CORE WITH THIS COMPUTER

Open the Ghost app and follow the instructions to finish setup.

Ghost finds Core over the local network. Keep both machines in the same room while it searches.

Pairing takes under 30 seconds.

1.4 CONNECT CORE TO WI-FI

Choose your network and enter the password.

Core stores the network. You will not be asked again unless it changes. Once connected, Core reports that it is online.

1.5 FINISH SETUP IN THE APP

Follow the instructions in the Ghost app to finish setting up your Core.

Troubleshooting

CORE WILL NOT LIGHT UP

  • Confirm the cable is seated in the port on the back. It clicks.
  • Try a different outlet, bypassing any power strip or surge protector.
  • Give it thirty seconds. Core takes a moment on first boot.

GHOST CANNOT FIND CORE

  • Core and your computer must be on the same Wi-Fi network. Check you are not on a guest network or a VPN.
  • Move them into the same room.
  • Confirm the front light is on before retrying.

I WANT TO CHANGE MY MODEL

Settings › Model. Download another model and switch. Your context is unaffected; nothing is re-uploaded.

Still dark? Contact support

Privacy

  • Your data stays on Core. Files, folders and browser context are read and stored on the device.
  • The model runs locally. Prompts are not sent to a cloud service for inference.
  • Home device credentials are encrypted at rest and are never sent to an agent or a cloud service. Ghost connects from your device, and only when you approve a live view.
  • Every connection is reversible. Disconnect an app or remove a source at any time.

Full detail: Privacy Policy

Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions?
Contact us at support@ghost.ai.

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