This content originally appeared on NN/g latest articles and announcements and was authored by Tim Neusesser
Summary: Smart-device apps must provide clear, user-friendly onboarding flows to prevent users from abandoning a device before even starting to use it.
Getting started with a new smart-device app and connecting devices to that app are two of the most critical moments in the smart device journey . If users struggle here, they may never get the device fully set up, or worse, abandon it altogether.
Because these tasks are infrequent, people rarely remember the exact steps, which makes supportive, well-structured flows essential to success. The following five recommendations outline how to make onboarding and reconnecting user-friendly.
Provide Clear, Visual Step-by-Step Instructions
To reduce friction and build confidence during setup, the onboarding flow should be presented as a visual wizard that guides users step by step. Each step should be clear, actionable, and supported with both visuals and text.
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This content originally appeared on NN/g latest articles and announcements and was authored by Tim Neusesser
Tim Neusesser | Sciencx (2025-09-12T17:00:00+00:00) Onboarding and Connecting Smart Devices: 5 Guidelines for User-Friendly Smart-Device Apps. Retrieved from https://www.scien.cx/2025/09/12/onboarding-and-connecting-smart-devices-5-guidelines-for-user-friendly-smart-device-apps/
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