Question 1

How to install a Raspberry Pi

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Requirements

Before the installation of Masjidbox Screens on your Raspberry Pi, you need:

Raspberry Pi kit 3 or 4: https://cutt.ly/wYvQgls
RTC Clock (DS3231), it’s optional but recommended in case you have an internet issue in the masjid: https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B07RDHPYJD
Etcher to flash the Masjidbox image onto the SD Card: https://www.balena.io/etcher/
Ethernet for the first install.

Step 1: Download Masjidbox OS

Download the latest version of the Masjidbox OS on the Dashboard

Step 2: Download Etcher tool

Download and install the Etcher tool. This tool is used for writing the Masjidbox OS to the SD Card

Step 3: Write the Masjidbox OS Image to your SD Card

Once you have downloaded the image file, use Etcher to write the image to your SD card.

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Step 4: Insert the SD Card Into the Raspberry Pi

Eject the SD card from your computer and insert it into the Raspberry Pi

Step 5: Plug your RTC Clock into your Raspberry Pi

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Step 6: Connect the Raspberry Pi

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Step 7: Turn the Raspberry Pi ON

Turn the Raspberry Pi on, you will see a screen with your device ID: mbx-xxxxxxx

Wait a few minutes to let the first ins

Question 2

How to install on Android TV

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Question 3

How to Set Your Prayer Times

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To set up your prayer times to suit your needs

Go to the dashboard, then Settings

Click on Athan Times

Here, you can either choose automatic calculation ⁽¹⁾ or a Timetable file ⁽²⁾ to upload your edited XLSX or CSV models provided by Masjidbox

In the automatic calculation, you can change the Calculation method by choosing one of the available options or clicking on the personalized method.

In the Asr Prayer and according to your school, you can choose between Shafi and Hanafi.

For the High latitude rule, you can choose between Midnight, One Seventh, and Twilight Angle to set the minimum time for Fajr and the maximum time for Isha.

To adjust the time manually, click on Times adjustment (in minutes), then click on Submit.

You can also overwrite the time of each prayer by g

Question 4

What device to use for Masjidbox Screens

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Masjidbox Screens is compatible with a wide range of devices, providing versatile options to suit your needs.

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Q: Step 1: Create your Apple Account

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Q: How to create your Prayer Times Calendar

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The Masjidbox Player offers a customizable experience and is ready to use right out of the box. Simply connect it to any TV with an HDMI port.

✅ Online ✅ Offline (requires internet only for content updates) ✅ Landscape mode ✅ Portrait mode ✅ Autostart on boot

🏷️ €199 (includes shipping)

➡️ https://dashboard.masjidbox.com/a/screens/choose-devices

Raspberry Pi

Raspberry Pi 3 and 4 can be used with Masjidbox Screens, but users must purchase the components for installation separately.

✅ Online ✅ Offline (requires internet only for content updates) ✅ Landscape mode ✅ Portrait mode ✅ Autostart on boot

🏷️ Approximately €100 (shipping not included)

||| Note: Due to a significant shortage, stock may be limited. Check https://rpilocator.com/ for availability.

Amazon Fire TV

Download the Masjidbox Screens app from the Amazon App Store to use it with your Amazon Fire TV.

✅ Online Only ❌ Offline ✅ Landscape mode ❌ Portrait mode ❌ Autostart on boot

🏷️ Approximately €40

➡️ https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Fire-TV-Family/b?node=8521791011

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Question 5

Step 1: Create your Apple Account

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You can use your own Apple Account. Go to the next step if it's the case.

Go to this page
Create an account with an email address under your control and make a note of your security question answers. These are going to be needed at a later stage.
Fill in all the fields and Confirm your email address.

Question 6

How to create your Prayer Times Calendar

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