# Mobile devices

CrossWatch (CW) works well on phones. The UI exposes a lightweight mobile view by default.

### Mobile dashboard

Use the mobile dashboard when you just need status and quick checks.

It focuses on:

* **Statistics** and **Recent syncs**
* The footer **Scrobble “Now Playing”** card (when enabled)
* A quick toggle between **Compact** and **Full UI**

### Install as an app (PWA)

You can install CW on Android and iOS as a “home screen app”.

Requirements:

* Serve the UI over **HTTPS**
* Reverse proxy with a trusted (public) certificate

Related: [HTTPS/TLS](/crosswatch/navigation/ui-settings/user-interface/https-tls.md).

{% hint style="info" %}
Self-signed HTTPS is fine for encryption. You may still see browser warnings.
{% endhint %}

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="iPhone / iPad (Safari)" %}

1. Open CW in **Safari**
2. Tap **Share**
3. Tap **Add to Home Screen**
   {% endtab %}

{% tab title="Android (Chrome)" %}

1. Open CW in **Chrome**
2. Tap the **⋮** menu
3. Tap **Install app** (or **Add to Home screen**)
   {% endtab %}
   {% endtabs %}

### Summary

CW has a phone-friendly UI by default.

Use the mobile dashboard for quick status checks.

Install it as a PWA once the UI is served over HTTPS.

### Next steps

* Set up HTTPS so PWA install works: [HTTPS/TLS](/crosswatch/navigation/ui-settings/user-interface/https-tls.md).
* Enable or verify the “Now Playing” footer card if you use scrobbling: [Playing Card](/crosswatch/scrobble/playing-card.md).
* Review UI preferences and provider status in: [Settings](/crosswatch/navigation/settings.md).


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