What are the installation steps for the ETC device?

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ArielLee
07/29/25 3:53am
ETC device installation on the windshield involves the following steps: Upon receiving the device, first check if the ETC card and the electronic tag (OBU) are damaged. Press the anti-tamper button on the back of the OBU; a red light will briefly illuminate, and the OLED screen will display "Tag Invalid" or "Please Insert Card," indicating the device is functioning properly. Clean the front windshield to ensure the surface is smooth, clean, and dry. Then, peel off the adhesive backing of the OBU and attach it to the installation location. Press firmly for 2-3 minutes to eliminate any air bubbles. Insert the ETC card with the front side facing the driver and the back side facing the windshield, ensuring the chip is inserted into the OBU device. ETC activation method: Insert and remove the ETC card twice consecutively until the electronic tag screen displays "Bluetooth On." If "Tag Invalid" appears when inserting and removing the card twice without attaching the electronic tag, this is normal and does not affect activation. Alternatively, press the button on the top of the electronic tag to enable Bluetooth directly. Turn on your phone's Bluetooth and open the corresponding mobile app (usually a download QR code is provided on the electronic tag), then navigate to the device activation interface. Click on "Device Connection" and wait patiently for the "Connection Successful" prompt. Once connected, upload a photo of the vehicle's front to complete activation.
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LaBrianna
08/12/25 7:40am
When I first installed the ETC, I took it step by step—don't worry about complexity. First, find a spot high up on the windshield, like next to the rearview mirror, and thoroughly clean the area with the included alcohol wipe to ensure no grease or dust remains. Once dry, attach the device, press firmly for 30 seconds as per the packaging instructions. Next is activation—I scanned the device's QR code on my phone to link my bank card, entered the license plate number, and confirmed the details. Finally, test it by driving slowly through a nearby ETC lane at the highway entrance to make sure the light flashes and the fee deducts correctly—then you're done. The whole process takes about half an hour. The key is choosing a spot that doesn’t obstruct your view, and remember to periodically check the adhesive for aging to avoid issues. After installation, driving becomes so much more hassle-free.
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