Tablet setup in Exeter
Professional tablet setup services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
30-45 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Tablet set up properly and ready to use. WiFi connected, apps installed, email working, shown how to navigate it all. Actually use the tablet instead of leaving it in a drawer.
Stop It Gathering Dust
You bought a tablet. Or someone gave you one for Christmas. It's been sitting in a drawer for 6 months because setting it up looks complicated and you don't know where to start.
WiFi passwords, Apple IDs, Google accounts, app stores - it's all a bit much when you just want to check Facebook and video call the grandkids.
I'll get it all set up in half an hour. WiFi working, apps installed, email sorted, ready to use. Then show you how to actually use the thing.
💡 Pro tip: Tablets are brilliant for elderly relatives - bigger screen than phones, easier to use than computers. Just need setting up properly first.
Set Up Properly vs Drawer Ornament
| ✅ Tablet Working | ❌ Never Used It |
|---|---|
| Actually using it daily | In drawer gathering dust |
| Video calls with family | Missing out on staying connected |
| Reading news, playing games | Waste of £200-500 |
| Confidence using technology | Frustrated and given up |
What You Get
🔧 The Setup
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Connect | WiFi sorted, tablet online |
| Account | Apple ID or Google account set up/logged in |
| Apps | Install apps you want to use |
| Email account(s) configured | |
| Teach | Show you how to use it all |
📦 You're Left With
- Tablet fully working
- Apps you actually want
- Email checking capability
- Video calling set up
- Confidence using it
Pricing Guide
| Situation | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Basic setup (WiFi + a few apps) | 30-45 mins | £60 |
| Full setup + data transfer | 45 mins-1 hr | £60 |
| Multiple tablets or training | 1-1.5 hrs | £60-£85 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after.
Perfect For Your Situation If...
✅ New tablet - still in box or barely touched
✅ Elderly relatives - want it simple for them
✅ Upgraded - new tablet, need old stuff moved over
✅ Given up - tried yourself, got frustrated
Why Choose Us for Tablet setup in Exeter?
WiFi connected and working
Apps and email set up
Shown how to use it properly
Patient explanations, no rushing
What to Expect
Step 1: Initial Setup
Turn it on, connect to your WiFi, create or log into your Apple ID/Google account. This is the fiddly bit most people get stuck on.
Step 2: Install Apps
Download the apps you want - WhatsApp for video calls, Facebook, news apps, games, whatever you use. Get them all logged in.
Step 3: Email & Contacts
Set up your email so you can check messages. Transfer contacts if you've got them on your phone.
Step 4: Tutorial
Show you how to use it - how to open apps, get back to home screen, charge it, basic gestures like swipe and tap.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to set up your tablet yourself? Here's the process:
🔧 What you'll need
- Your tablet (charged!)
- WiFi password
- Email address for Apple ID/Google account
- Patience
📱 Initial setup (iPad)
- Turn on, select language and country
- Connect to WiFi network
- Sign in with Apple ID (or create one)
- Set up Face ID or passcode
- Choose what to restore (if upgrading)
- Wait for it to finish setting up
📱 Initial setup (Android)
- Turn on, select language
- Connect to WiFi
- Sign in to Google account (or create one)
- Accept terms and conditions
- Set up screen lock
- Choose what to sync
📲 Installing apps
- iPad: App Store icon > Search > Download
- Android: Play Store icon > Search > Install
- Sign into each app with your account
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Not knowing your email password (need it for Apple ID/Google)
- Skipping security setup (makes tablet less secure)
- Installing loads of apps you'll never use
- Not understanding iCloud/Google sync settings
💡 Pro trick: Write down your Apple ID or Google account password somewhere safe. Forgetting it locks you out of everything and is a nightmare to recover.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
📱 iPad vs Android? iPads are often easier for older people - more intuitive, fewer settings to mess up. Android tablets are cheaper and work well too, just slightly more complicated.
Video calling? I can set up WhatsApp, FaceTime, Zoom, whatever you want to use to call family. Make sure it's all working before I leave.
For elderly relatives? I can set it up really simply - just the apps they need, big text, written instructions. Remove all the confusing stuff they won't use.
Parental controls? For kids' tablets I can set up time limits, content restrictions, prevent them buying apps. Keeps it safe for children.
Old tablet? If your tablet is really old (5+ years), might be slow and not support modern apps. Sometimes worth upgrading, but I can make an old one work better by removing unused apps and freeing up space.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you set up iPads and Android tablets?
Yes - both. iPads, Samsung tablets, Amazon Fire tablets, whatever you've got. The basics are similar once you know what you're doing.
What will you set up on my tablet?
WiFi connection, email, any apps you want (Facebook, games, news apps, video calling, etc.), photo library if you want to move pictures over. Whatever you actually want to use it for.
Do I need an Apple ID or Google account?
Yes - iPads need an Apple ID, Android tablets need a Google account. If you don't have one I can help you create it, but you'll need an email address to use.
Can you transfer stuff from my old tablet?
Sometimes - depends on what you want to move and whether it's the same type (Android to Android is easier than iPad to Android). Photos usually transfer fine, apps need reinstalling but keep your data if you use the same account.
Will you show me how to use it?
Absolutely - no point setting it up if you don't know how to use it. I'll show you the basics, how to find apps, how to get back to the home screen, whatever you need to know.
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