The MagicBox enables the ability to use Sim Racing Studio with your Playstation or Xbox console without the need of a Windows PC. Sim Racing Studio uses the MagicBox to obtain telemetry data directly from the game console. You then can use your phone or tablet to adjust the settings in Sim Racing Studio.
The MagicBox also works with the Sim Racing Studio U-Shake6! Simply plug it into one of the USB ports on the MagicBox, restart your MagicBox, and then feel the shaking of the engine, suspension, and other effects. Find out more about the U-Shake6 here.
Please follow the steps below to setup your MagicBox. Topics include:
- Wired Ethernet vs Wi-Fi
- Network Connection
- Connecting the MagicBox with a Wired Ethernet connection
- Connecting your Magicbox via Wi-Fi connection using Windows
- Connecting the Magicbox with a Wi-Fi connection using an iPhone or iPad
- Game Setup
- MagicBox Tuning
- MagicBox Troubleshooting
MagicBox Connections
Plug in the USB-C Power Supply to a wall socket and the USB-C end into the side of the MagicBox.Connect the MagicBox to your network either through Wi-Fi via a network router or iPhone/iPad or through the best connection by using an Ethernet Cable. (Note: The USB ports next to the Ethernet Port are not utilized by the MagicBox. Do not plug the MagicBox into any other peripherals such as a steering wheel or joystick.)
Wired Ethernet vs Wi-Fi
The Magicbox supports Wi-Fi and Wired Ethernet connections. Since a large amount of telemetry data is transmitted from your console to the Magicbox, it is recommended to use a Wired Ethernet connection to avoid issues with latency (Ethernet cable is not included).
If you are unable to use a Wired Ethernet connection, check the table below for expected Wi-Fi performance:
Many factors influence latency when using a Wi-Fi connection. The Wi-Fi speed of the router and how far the Magicbox is physically from the router with have the most impact. Ensure the MagicBox is as close as possible to your Wi-Fi router and utilize a router that supports the highest possible connection type in the table above.
Important Note: If you are using a Wi-Fi connection, do not insert an Ethernet cable into the MagicBox.
Network Connection
The MagicBox must be connected to the same network as your Playstation or Xbox. This also includes if you have different Wi-Fi speeds available. For example, the console and the MagicBox will both need to be on the same 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network or both on the same 5GHz Wi-Fi network.
Connecting the MagicBox with a Wired Ethernet connection
- Plug a Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the MagicBox
- Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into an available port on your router
- Connect the MagicBox Power Supply to an electrical outlet
- Plug the other end of the power supply into the USB-C port on the Magicbox
- Once the MagicBox has power, please wait approximately 2 minutes.
- After 2 minutes have passed, use a computer, phone or table on the same network as the MagicBox and console and open a web browser (Chrome, Safari or Edge) and type: http://magicbox
- The first time you connect to the MagicBox, you will see a 'Loading…' screen, please wait for the Sim Racing Studio UI to appear:
- Your MagicBox is now connected to the network and ready for use with Sim Racing Studio.
Connecting the Magicbox with a Wi-Fi connection using Windows
- Connect the MagicBox Power Supply to an electrical outlet.
- Plug the other end of the Power Supply into the USB-C port on the Magicbox.
- Once the MagicBox has power, please wait approximately 2 minutes for the MagicBox to start up.
- After 2 minutes have passed, click on the Wi-Fi icon in the Windows Task Bar and then select MAGICBOX_XXXXX Wi-Fi network.
- If you see Enter the PIN from router label (usually 8 digits), click on Connect using a security key instead.
- Once you see Enter the network security key field, type: dofreality (all lower case) and click on Next.
- Wait until MAGICBOX_XXXXX is connected.
- Open a web browser (Chrome or Edge) and type: http://magicbox
- The first time you connect to the MagicBox, you will see a 'Loading…' screen, please wait for the Sim Racing Studio UI to appear. Once you are connected to the MAGICBOX_XXXXX, Sim Racing Studio will automatically load the Setup > Wi-Fi configuration page.
- In the Wi-Fi CONFIGURATION section, select the SSID of your network in the drop-down field. If you do not see your network listed, click on the Scan button.
- Type your Wi-fi Password and click on the Connect to Wi-Fi button.
- If the connection is successful, the Magicbox will turn off the MAGICBOX_XXXXX network and restart Sim Racing Studio. The following message will be displayed while the Magicbox is restarting:
- The MagicBox will now reconnect to your home Wi-Fi network. Please wait for the Sim Racing Studio UI to appear as below:
- Your MagicBox is now connected to the network and ready for use with Sim Racing Studio.
Connecting the MagicBox with a Wi-Fi connection using an iPhone or iPad
- Connect the MagicBox Power Supply to an electrical outlet.
- Plug the other end of the Power Supply into the USB-C port on the Magicbox.
- Once the MagicBox has power, please wait approximately 2 minutes for the MagicBox to start up.
- On your iPhone or iPad, go to Settings and then Wi-Fi and tap on the MAGICBOX_XXXXX Wi-Fi network.
- Enter the password dofreality (all lower case) and tap on Join.
- Wait for the check mark to appear that confirms that the iPhone or iPad is connected to the MAGICBOX_XXXXX Wi-Fi network.
- Open the Safari browser (Chrome or Edge will also work) and type: http://magicbox.local
- You will see the following 'Loading…' screen while Sim Racing Studio loads.
- Once Sim Racing Studio loads, select the SSID of your network in the drop-down field. If you do not see your network listed, tap the Scan Wi-Fi button.
- Enter your Wi-Fi password and tap the on Connect to Wi-Fi.
- Once you tap Connect to Wi-Fi, the button will change to a spinning wheel while attempting to connect to the network.
- If the connection is successful, you will see the following message:
- Your iPhone or iPad will now automatically reconnect to it's default Wi-Fi connection.
- Once you see the Wi-Fi icon on the top right of the screen, tap on the Reload page button (next to the address magicbox.local).
- Your MagicBox is now connected to the network and ready for use with Sim Racing Studio.
License Activation
To active your MagicBox license, go to SETUP > License and enter the license key. Note: The MagicBox license only supports the MagicBox and supported console games.
If you are looking to use Sim Racing Studio without the MagicBox for PC games, a SRS License for Bass Shakers and Motion Platform will need to be purchased from our store: https://www.simracingstudio.com/product-page/srs-license
Game Setup
To make console games Ready to play in Sim Racing Studio, please follow the guidance for each game on the Sim Racing Studio website: https://www.simracingstudio.com/console
MagicBox Tuning
- To make basic adjustments to motion, use the Quick Motion Tuning guide: https://simracingstudio.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/35000157849-quick-motion-tuning-guide
MagicBox Troubleshooting
If you do not see the 'Loading...' message or the Sim Racing Studio interface:
- Please try to use the following address: http://magicbox.local
- Log into your router interface and look for the IP address of the MagicBox. Once found, try to connect to the MagicBox by typing its IP address in the browser in the following format: http://192.168.1.X
- Use the following guidance to local the IP address for the MagicBox:
- Log in to your router.
- Find the page in your router web interface that lists the devices connected to your router.
- For NETGEAR routers, click BASIC > Attached Devices. Some models might use a slightly different menu label, like Device Manager.
- A Device Name and IP Address displays for each connected device.
- Use the following guidance to local the IP address for the MagicBox: