StonkTicker Instructions

Your StonkTicker dashboard, showing live prices in Tiles view.

Stock Data Setup

Register a free account, and then click on Paper Trading and then click on Home. On the right hand side middle of the screen you will see API KEYS.

We need KEY and SECRET. Generate a new Key/Secret if you don't see one.

Now on the device's Settings menu, it should have an IP address, for example 192.168.x.x

1. Open a browser on your computer and type in the 192.168.x.x, make sure it is on the same wifi network.
2. Click on Data Source
3. Select Alpaca from the drop down menu.
4. Copy/paste the KEY and SECRET from Alpaca's website to here.
5. Click Save & Apply.

StonkTicker

Setup guide, screen gestures, and troubleshooting FAQ

StonkTicker is your always-on desktop display for stocks and crypto prices, with a 4-inch full-color touchscreen. This guide covers everything you need to get set up, navigate the device day to day, and fix the handful of things that occasionally trip people up.

Getting started

Out of the box, StonkTicker needs two things before it can start showing live prices: a Wi-Fi connection, and at least one symbol to track. The on-screen setup wizard walks you through both the first time you power it on. Make sure to run the screen calibration or else it will not register your touch or taps correctly.

Setting up your StonkTicker

Plug in your StonkTicker using the included USB-C cable.
On first boot, the device will show a setup wizard. Follow the prompts to connect to your home Wi-Fi network.
Choose your data provider — this determines which symbols you can track (stocks, crypto, or both).
Add your first few CRYPTO symbols. You can always add or remove symbols later from Settings.
Pick a color theme and set your time zone.
That's it — your dashboard will start populating with live prices.

Screen gestures

StonkTicker is fully touch-controlled. Here's what each gesture does:

Frequently asked questions

My prices stopped updating
Check the Wi-Fi icon in the top-right corner of the dashboard. If it shows disconnected, your device has lost its Wi-Fi connection — see "Resetting Wi-Fi" below. If Wi-Fi looks fine, your data provider may be temporarily unavailable; StonkTicker will automatically retry in the background.

Resetting Wi-Fi
If you've changed routers, moved, or your saved network is no longer available, you can reset your Wi-Fi connection from Settings and re-run the connection steps without affecting anything else on the device.

Full factory reset
If your device is unresponsive or you want to wipe it completely (for example, before giving it to someone else), go to Settings - Factory Reset. The screen will confirm before anything is erased — this clears your symbols, theme, and Wi-Fi settings, but does not affect your license.

Screen is frozen or unresponsive
Unplug the device, wait a few seconds, and plug it back in. If the issue continues, try the Wi-Fi reset above, since a stuck network connection is the most common cause.

Do I need to keep my phone or computer connected for the device to work?

No. Once setup is complete, StonkTicker runs independently and only needs Wi-Fi and power — your phone or laptop is only involved during the initial setup or if you want to change settings.

Will resetting Wi-Fi delete my symbols and settings?

No. Resetting Wi-Fi only clears the saved network — your symbols, alerts, and display preferences are untouched. Only a full factory reset clears everything.

Will a factory reset cancel my license or activation?

No. License activation is tied to your device and is preserved through a factory reset. You won't need to reactivate after resetting.

How do I know what firmware version I'm running?

Open Settings and go to the Firmware screen. Your current version number is shown there.

Can I run both crypto and stock symbols at the same time?

Yes, as long as your chosen data provider supports both. You can mix symbol types freely once set up.

What happens if my Wi-Fi network changes (new router, moved apartment, etc.)?

Use the Reset Wi-Fi option from Settings to clear the old network and reconnect to the new one, without affecting anything else.

My device won't connect to Wi-Fi during setup — what should I check?

Double check your Wi-Fi password, and make sure you're connecting to a 2.4GHz network — most small smart-home devices, including StonkTicker, don't support 5GHz-only networks. This device will not work with Wifi capture portal (website authentication through a login from a webpage, hotel, guest networks etc.)

Still stuck? Reach out and we're happy to help.