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# Monitor Booth Status
You can monitor your booth's health and performance in real-time using either the in-app Mission Control screen or the [devices page](https://app.simplebooth.com/devices) on your online dashboard.
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### In-App Mission Control
Mission Control is a hidden dashboard available after you have launched your booth. It lets you check your connection status and make adjustments without exiting booth mode.
#### How to Access Mission Control
To keep the interface secure from guests, Mission Control is accessed via a specific touch gesture:
1. Ensure the app is resting on the **Tap to Start** screen.
2. Place two fingers side-by-side in the center of the screen.
3. Slowly **pinch out** (slide your fingers away from each other in opposite directions).
{% hint style="info" %}
This gesture is intentionally subtle to prevent participants from accidentally accessing your settings during an event. It may take a few tries to master the movement!
{% endhint %}
#### Mission Control Tools
Mission Control is divided into four tabs: **Status**, **Attract**, **Light**, and **Composition**. Use the tabs at the bottom of the screen to move between them.
**Status**
Check on your setup at a glance:
* **Basic info**: See which preset is active, which online gallery is receiving uploads, the Wi-Fi network in use, the iPad's name and available storage, and the license code authorizing the app.
* **Queue**: See whether any photos are still waiting to upload from the device.
* **Devices**: Manage connected capture hardware, such as a DSLR camera.
**Attract, Light, and Composition**
These three tabs hold the booth's on-site adjustments: start screen appearance, camera exposure and monitoring tools, and framing and layout controls. Learn more about each in [Camera & Screen Settings](/running-your-event/preparing-for-events/camera-and-screen-settings.md).
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### Online Devices Page
If you are managing an event remotely, you can get a status overview of all your iPads from the [devices page](https://app.simplebooth.com/devices) in your dashboard.
The dashboard provides a live look at:
* **Connection Status**: See when the iPad was "Last Seen" online.
* **Event Details**: Which preset is running and the latest upload activity.
* **Hardware Health**: Monitor the iPad's battery percentage and available disk space.
* **Software**: Ensure the iPad is running the latest version of the HALO app.
* **Queue**: See if there are pending uploads stored on the device.
From this page, you can also rename your iPad or remotely launch a new preset, provided the device is currently online.
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