Hello, Version 1.30 of Snappic introduces Local Sharing Station Syncing, allowing seamless communication between photo booths and nearby sharing stations — even without an internet connection. This makes your events smoother, faster, and more reliable in any environment.

Important Notes
Key Features
How to Use Local Sync
Troubleshooting Common Issues
Sharing Station Admin Menu
Contact Support

Important Notes

Before you begin, make sure:

(Screenshot of Snappic permissions on iOS showing Bluetooth, Local Network, Microphone, and Camera toggles enabled)

Access is enabled for all permissions under your device settings.
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are both switched on.

(iOS Control Center showing Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled)

Both devices are running the Photobooth app and Share Station app respectively.
Both are operating under the same event in Snappic.

💡 Local Sync operates similarly to Apple’s AirDrop — devices must be within 10 meters (30 feet) and have Bluetooth and Wi-Fi enabled.

Key Features of Local Sharing Station Sync

No Internet Required

Sync photo booth sessions to sharing stations without any need for internet access.

Reduced Wait Times

Guests can share their photos and videos at a separate sharing station, freeing up the booth for the next person.

Fast Syncing

Sessions appear on the sharing station within seconds for a smooth and uninterrupted experience.

Multiple Device Support

Connect multiple photo booths with multiple sharing stations simultaneously — there’s no limit.

Works Even Without Internet

If your main device (photo booth) doesn’t have internet access, it can still sync locally.

For example, when your iPad connects to a GoPro via Wi-Fi, it uses that network exclusively.

💡 Adding a data SIM to your iPad allows both GoPro control and internet syncing at the same time.

How to Use Local Sync

Start the Sharing Station
Tap Start Sharing Station on your device.

(Image showing “Start Sharing Station” and “Start Photo Booth” options with arrows)

Enable Connectivity
Ensure both devices have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled, and permission for Local Network Access is granted.
Automatic Discovery
The sharing station will automatically detect nearby photo booths running the same event.
Stay Within Range
Keep devices within approximately 10 meters (30 feet) for reliable syncing.
If syncing is slow, you can connect devices to the same local network for improved stability.

🔹 Local Sync is one-way only: The photo booth pushes new sessions and deletions to sharing stations. Sharing stations do not send data back to photo booths.

When deleting sessions, do so either from the event dashboard or directly on the photo booth device. The photo booth will sync deletions to nearby sharing stations.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Resyncing Your Sharing Station

If your sharing station stops syncing or appears out of date:

Tap Back in the sharing station gallery.
Enter your event passcode in Admin Mode.
Select Sharing Station.
Tap Resync All or Sync Latest.

(Three-step sequence showing entering passcode, selecting Admin mode, and accessing the Sharing Station panel)

Resolving Video Transfer Failures

Keep the sharing station within three feet of the photo booth.
If using internet sharing, verify both devices have a strong connection.

Deleting Sessions

When deleting sessions directly from a photo booth, you’ll be prompted to choose:

Delete From This Device Only
This Device And Other Sharing Stations

(Screenshot of the confirm deletion dialog with two red options)

Note: Deleting from the booth does not remove the session from the online gallery, only from local sharing stations.

Sharing Station Admin Menu

The Admin Menu provides visibility and control over nearby photo booths and sync behavior.

To access the menu:

Tap Back at the top left of the sharing station gallery.
Switch to Admin Mode and enter your event passcode.
Choose Sharing Station from the options.

(Screenshot showing the Sharing Station admin menu with “Online Gallery” and “Snappic’s iPad” galleries and sync stats)

From here, you can:

View which galleries are connected (Online Gallery and Local Devices).
Start or stop syncing specific galleries.
Monitor progress for each gallery:
- Available – total sessions ready to sync
- Synced – sessions successfully synced
- Downloaded – sessions available on this sharing station

Use: