Connecting Push 3 to your Computer

Push 3 can be connected to your computer, MIDI devices, and external hardware physically via USB. Push 3 (standalone) also connects to the internet, either via Wi-Fi or via Ethernet. Connecting Push 3 via Wi-Fi to a computer on the same network enables authorizing Live licenses, transferring Live Sets and user content between your computer and Push 3, and additional functions. 

Network Connections

Connect Push 3 (standalone) to the internet in order to:

• Update Push software
• Synchronize with a Link-enabled device using Ableton Link
• Download and install licensed Packs, once authorized

Note: A computer is not needed for the above functions.

Connect Push 3 via Wi-Fi to a computer on the same network in order to:

• Authorize Ableton Live licenses 
• Transfer Live Sets and user content between your computer and Push 3
• Manually update Push 3 software
• Download Push 3 Crash Reports to your computer

Learn more about Push 3 Wi-Fi and Ethernet Connections. WPA3 Wi-Fi networks are not supported. 

USB Connections

Connect Push 3 to your computer using Push’s USB-C port to:

• Control Ableton Live, using Push 3 in Control Mode
• Use Push’s Audio interface as the audio input/output in Live

Connect class-compliant MIDI devices to the USB-A port in order to:

• Control Push using MIDI controllers when in Standalone Mode
• Control Live on your computer using MIDI controllers when in Control Mode

For detailed information on Push 3’s features and functions and how to connect, visit the Push manual and features overview.