List Connected Devices

List Connected Devices

DISPLAX Service – List Connected Devices

Overview

DISPLAX Service allows you to list all touch devices connected to a specific computer, whether the devices are attached locally or to a remote host on the same network. Listing devices is typically the first step before viewing or changing device settings via the command line.

This feature is commonly used in multi-device, multi-PC, or remote management environments.

How Listing Devices Works

To list devices, DISPLAX Service requires:

  • The IP address of the target host

  • A list-devices parameter

You can list devices from:

  • The local computer running DISPLAX Service

  • A remote computer on the same network

List Devices on the Local Computer (localhost)

To list all devices connected to the same computer running DISPLAX Service, use the localhost IP address:

displaxservice -a 127.0.0.1 -l

This command connects to the local service instance and displays all detected devices.

List Devices on a Remote Computer

To list devices connected to another computer on the same network, use that computer’s IP address:

displaxservice -a 192.168.1.50 -l

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

Prerequisites

Before listing devices, ensure that:

  • DISPLAX Service is installed and running on the target host

  • Network access is enabled for remote connections

    • --allow-network=true

  • Firewalls allow communication between the computers

  • You have permission to access the remote host

Common Use Cases

  • Verifying that touch controllers are detected

  • Identifying device IDs before applying settings

  • Managing multiple devices across different computers

  • Remote diagnostics and configuration

  • Automation and scripting workflows

Best Practices

  • Always list devices before attempting to change device settings.

  • Use 127.0.0.1 for faster access when working locally.

  • Only connect to and list devices on trusted networks.

  • If no devices appear, confirm host connectivity and service status.

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