DISPLAX Service – Connect to a Host

Overview

To view or modify settings on a touch device using DISPLAX Service, you must first connect to the host computer where the device is attached. This applies to both local devices (connected to the same computer) and remote devices (connected to another computer on the same network).

Connecting to a host establishes the session required to list devices and perform further commands.

How Host Connection Works

DISPLAX Service connects to a host using:

• An IP address (local or remote)

• A device command parameter

You can connect to:

• Localhost (127.0.0.1) to control devices connected to the same computer

• A remote IP address to control devices connected to another computer on the network

Connect to a Local Device (Same Computer)

To connect to the local host and list the devices connected to the same computer running DISPLAX Service:

displaxservice -a 127.0.0.1 -l

This command connects to the local service instance and lists available devices.

Connect to a Remote Device (Same Network)

To connect to a computer on the same network and list its connected devices, use the remote host’s IP address:

displaxservice -a 192.168.1.50 -l

Replace 192.168.1.50 with the actual IP address of the remote computer.

Prerequisites

Before connecting to a host, ensure that:

• DISPLAX Service is installed and running on the target computer

• Network connections are allowed
  

• --allow-network=true


• Network discovery is enabled if needed

• Firewalls permit communication between hosts

Common Use Cases

• Managing touch devices connected to another PC

• Remote diagnostics and configuration

• Multi-system installations

• Automation and scripting across multiple hosts

Best Practices

• Use localhost when managing devices on the same machine.

• Only connect to remote hosts on trusted networks.

• Disable network access when remote control is not required.

• Verify connectivity using host listing commands before connecting.