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How can I play with a DGT smart board?
How can I play with a DGT smart board?
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Chess.com does support play with a DGT smart board! You will need to enable a setting in Live Chess before you can use it.

First, hover over 'Play' in the left menu, and click 'Play'

Next, click on the settings gear icon near the upper right corner of the board:

Then, be sure you have selected the 'Board' tab in the next menu, and scroll to the very bottom of the options. There you will see the switch to enable the DGT board!

Flip the switch to the right of the DGT Smart Board option, and then click 'Save'

You will now be able to control your games using your DGT smart board!

Currently Chess.com will support the following boards:

  • DGT Pegasus

  • Millennium King Performance (requires separate ChessLink module)

  • MIllennium Exclusive (requires separate ChessLink module)

  • Millennium Supreme Tournament (requires separate ChessLink module)

  • Millennium E-One board

Android

ou can connect your DGT smartphone to your Android app! Here's how!

First, tap on 'More' on the bottom right of the toolbar, then choose 'Settings'

From the settings menu, select 'Connected Boards'

Then, if it is your first time connecting, you'll be asked to give the Chess.com mobile app permission to access Bluetooth, tap on the image to do so:

After giving permission, you'll see a list of nearby Bluetooth devices you can connect to. If you do not see your board, be sure the board is turned on and Bluetooth activated.

Select your device from the list, and you are ready to go!

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