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# Connecting to a device
## Connect the device to your development machine
A [Skynode](https://docs.auterion.com/hardware-integration/skynode/skynode-ent-gov) will serve as an example throughout this chapter on how to connect and make use of some of the main Auterion CLI functionalities.
## Power up the device
Attach the device to its power supply module and thereafter insert the electrical plug inside a power socket. The device should automatically start. If any problem arises, refer to the "[Get Skynode ready](/hardware-integration/skynode/evaluation-kit/get-skynode-ready.md)" guide on how to appropriately power up Skynode.
Connect the device to your development computer using a USB cable.
## Discover connected devices
We are now ready to leverage the preparation work done up to this point and finally make use of the Auterion CLI tool. To discover the devices connected to your development machine, open a new terminal and execute the following command:
```bash
auterion-cli device discover
```
As a result you should be presented with a list of all the devices directly connected to your system as well as the devices connected to your local network.
```
$ auterion-cli device discover
Found devices
selected serial version addresses
---------- --------- --------- -------------
000007002 v2.7.7 {'10.41.1.1'}
```
{% hint style="info" %}
If you want to learn how to connect your Skynode to your local network, follow the "[Skynode - Wifi connection](/hardware-integration/skynode/advanced-configuration/configuration.md)" guide.
{% endhint %}
## Selecting a device
Selecting a device serves the purpose of targeting the following auterion-cli commands towards that precise device. When using commands to get information or to act on a specific device, those will be executed on the selected device.
{% hint style="warning" %}
In the case you have not selected any device, Auterion CLI will automatically choose and select the USB connected device, if available.
{% endhint %}
The command to select a device looks as follows:
```bash
auterion-cli device select
```
If the selection was successful, the following response will be printed inside your terminal window:
```
$ auterion-cli device select 000007002
Selected device with ID 000007002 on address 10.41.1.1
```
If multiple devices are connected to your machine, it is possible to verify which, if any, device is selected by using the previously explained [`device discover`](#discover-devices) command:
```
$ auterion-cli device discover
Found devices
selected serial version addresses
---------- --------- --------- -------------
* 000007002 v2.7.7 {'10.41.1.1'}
```
The selected device will be logically labeled with a `*` under the selected column.
## Show a list of installed apps on a selected device
In order to get a list of all installed Apps and their status on a selected device the following command can be used:
```bash
auterion-cli app list
```
The resulting list will be published on your terminal window as shown below:
{% code fullWidth="false" %}
```
$ auterion-cli app list
Name Version Status Enable Services Status Enable
--------------------- --------- -------- -------- -------------------- -------- --------
app-base-v0 v0 stopped disabled base-image exited exited
com.auterion.test-app 0.0.1 running enabled test-app running running
```
{% endcode %}
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