This article explains how to connect your espresso machine to Cropster Cafe via the La Marzocco Pro app.
- Espresso machines compatible with Cropster Cafe
- Setting up your espresso machine in your Cropster account
- Connecting your espresso machine to Cropster Cafe
- FAQs
Espresso machines compatible with Cropster Cafe
La Marzocco is our first connected partner for Cropster Cafe.
Currently, the following machine models are compatible for connection:
- GB5 S AV or ABR
- GB5 X AV or ABR
- GB5 S EE
- Linea Classic S
- Linea PB AV or ABR
- Linea PB X AV or ABR
- KB90 AV or ABR
- Strada X ABR: Data collection from the Strada X requires AV/ABR configuration.
- Strada S AV
- Strada S ABR
Please note:
On March 18, 2025, La Marzocco introduced an update that enhanced the functionality and connectivity of their machines.
Existing Cropster Cafe customers do not need to reconnect their La Marzocco machines; those already connected will remain so. New customers must use the updated La Marzocco Pro app to connect their machines for the first time.
Setting up your espresso machine in your Cropster Account
Before you can connect your espresso machine, you need to have your Cropster Cafe account set up.
Learn more about the steps of Cropster Cafe Onboarding.
Connecting your espresso machine to Cropster Cafe
Before you begin, we recommend reviewing the details of the recent La Marzocco update to ensure a smooth connection process.
Add your machine to the La Marzocco Pro App and ensure it is Connected or Connected Remotely with all Groupheads displaying data.
If you can't connect your machine, please reach out to La Marzocco's Support Team.
By following the steps below, you can connect your espresso machine to Cropster Cafe via the La Marzocco Pro app:
- Click on the espresso machine you want to connect in your La Marzocco Pro app.
- Navigate to the Settings.
- You will see the Cropster icon displayed here. If the icon is not active, it indicates that the machine is currently not connected.
- Select the Cropster icon, and you will be taken to the next page for further instructions.
- Click on Connect to Cropster.
- Sign in to your Cropster Cafe account.
- Press + Add machine, and add all the required information about the machine you are connecting. If the system recognizes the machine's serial number or model, you will be prompted to update the existing information instead of adding a new entry.
- Once you have filled in all the required information, press Add and connect equipment.
- After your machine is successfully connected, the Cropster icon will appear as follows:
It takes roughly two minutes for your machine to show as "Active", as the software waits for the first heartbeat message from your machine.
Your machine should show as "Active" upon refreshing your page.
FAQs
What should I do if I don't get any brews on the Strada X ABR machines?
Check the settings of your machine to ensure that the "AV/ABR mode" is enabled in the La Marzocco Pro app.
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Congratulations! You have successfully connected your La Marzocco Espresso Machine to Cropster Cafe!
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