--- title: "Pair a Makito X Encoder" url: "https://support.sardius.media/knowledge-base/pair-a-makito-encoder" category: "Makito Encoder" updated: 2026-08-20 summary: "Learn how to pair a Makito Encoder with the Sardius Control Panel." --- # Pair a Makito X Encoder > **Warning:** _**IMPORTANT:**_ Please make sure your encoder is up to date with the latest Firmware build before pairing to Sardius. > **Tip:** _This article will guide you through pairing a Makito X Encoder. For the Makito X4 Encoder, [click here](https://support.sardius.media/knowledge-base/pair-a-makito-x4-encoder)._ Before powering up the Makito for the **first time**, please do the following: 1. Unbox the Makito and place it in your production rack (or location where it will be used) 2. Connect an SDI video signal to the Makito 3. Connect a CAT-5 Network cable into the "Network" port 4. Verify that the unit is at room temperature 5. **DO THIS LAST!** Plug in the power cable. The Makito will automatically begin to power up. To configure the Makito, you will need: - A computer that is on the same network and subnet as the Makito in order to access the Makito UI. - A separate window/tab on that same computer that is logged into the Sardius Control Panel. Information on how to access the Makito's UI and other startup recommendations are available by clicking here: [](https://doc.haivision.com/MakitoX4Enc1.6.1/makito-x4-encoder-quick-start-guide/access-the-web-interface) > **Note:** _**Note:**_ Prior to pairing your Makito with Sardius, please contact Sardius Support to make sure your channel(s) are configured for using a Makito. ### **Video Tutorial**   **Video** > **Transcript:** In this video, we will show you how to pair your Makito X Encoder to your account. Before you begin, make sure that you have two tabs open. One for the Sardius Control Panel and the other for your Makito X Encoder. To begin, select Devices from the Sidebar. Next, click Add Device in the upper right corner. A variety of encoders can be paired with our system. The Makito X is a Haivision encoder, so we will select Haivision to continue. The modal will ask you to sign in to your Makito X. If you haven't already done so, please do so now. Click Next. Now we will need to copy the pairing code. This will copy the code to the clipboard. Now we need to go to our Makito X Encoder. Switch to that tab, and do not close the tab for the Sardius Control Panel. In the Makito, click on the Gear or Settings icon in the upper right corner. Locate Services on the sidebar and click on it. Then find Haivision EMS at the bottom of the screen. Make sure it is toggled on, then click Configure. In the large box, paste the passcode you obtained from the Sardius Control Panel. Click Connect. Allow this process to complete. Once it does, it will show that it is connected to the management service. If it does not connect, your Makito likely needs a DNS entry to continue. Please review our Knowledge Base on how to resolve that. Once you are connected, switch back to the tab with the Sardius Control Panel. Click "Check for Device." This process can take up to 60 seconds, so please do not navigate away. Close the tab, or refresh. When the process is complete, your encoder will be displayed on the screen. Your encoder may have an interesting name. If you would like to change that, simply click on the name of the encoder, enter in a new name, and click the checkmark. Congratulations! Your Makito X encoder is now paired to your account. To learn more about managing your Makito X encoder, or using it to stream, please visit our Knowledge Base. Thank you for watching, and we will see you in the next video. ### **Walkthrough**   1\.  Log into your Sardius Control Panel 2\. To pair an encoder, click the category titled Devices. This can be found just below the halfway point on the black, left sidebar.  ![makitoPair1](https://support.sardius.media/kb-media/89b6b465060e66ee.png) 3\. To pair a device, click the blue button that says + Add Device. This is found in the top right corner of the window at all times. If no device is currently paired (as in the photo above), the center of the screen will also have this button prominently displayed. 4\.  Sign into your Haivision Makito encoder. ![makitoPair2](https://support.sardius.media/kb-media/86062ab2558e87c9.png) 5\. Once inside your Makito device, click the cog icon in the blue banner at the top to access the Administration area of the encoder (see picture below). ![makitoPair3](https://support.sardius.media/kb-media/2e3473e01fd0cc72.png) 6\. Return to the Sardius Control Panel. Within the Device setup modal, click the button that says Copy pairing code ![makitoPair4](https://support.sardius.media/kb-media/f4d27626ae50604d.png) 7\. Back in the Makito Administration screen, click Services from the left menu, then the little “crossed tools” icon at the bottom of the toggle list, behind the one labeled Haivision EMS. Once the modal pops up, paste the pairing code in the large text box labeled Passcode. The Address and Port fields will auto-populate as needed. At the bottom of the screen, click the Pair button. ![makitoPair5](https://support.sardius.media/kb-media/fb400c85b4d7573e.png) > **Tip:** _**Helpful Tip:**_ If the encoder is still paired to a previous service, the Pair button will say _Unpair._ Please make sure the encoder is unpaired prior to pairing to Sardius Control Panel. ![makitoPair6](https://support.sardius.media/kb-media/0fb7d307ffcb69a8.png) 8\. In the Sardius Control Panel, finish the pairing by clicking the button in the bottom right of the modal: Check for Device ![makitoPair7](https://support.sardius.media/kb-media/c52aed6df9c04db2.png) Congratulations! Your Makito has been successfully paired to your account.