What you need

If you've found yourself here, chances are you're either looking to get shocked, or shock a friend or partner! We've written this quick start guide to help you get shocking as fast as possible.

Requirements

To get started with OpenShock, you need three things:

1. An OpenShock server

This can be either a public or private OpenShock server. We recommend the openshock.app public OpenShock instance.

Interested in hosting your own server? Check out the Self-hosting guide.

2. An OpenShock hub

A hub connects OpenShock to the shock device via a micro-controller and a 433 MHz transmitter.

• For pre-built options, check out the Hardware vendors.
• For building your own, after reading the Buying guide, head over to our do it yourself Assembly guide.

3. Shockers

This is the easy part! Head to the Buying Guide for all the information you'll need.