# Connecting and Interfacing with Phoenix Lidar Systems There are two primary methods for controlling the LiDAR system during data acquisition: Spatial Explorer and the web user interface. SpatialExplorer offers the highest level of control over the payload, however the web user interface is simpler and can be accessed by an operator's smart phone. {% hint style="info" %} LiDAR systems with an Air NavBox box can actually be operated with no external equipment by using the CPU button and monitoring the stage of the status LED. Read more about this in the [AIR NavBox section.](/hardware-and-interfaces/navbox/air-navbox/using-the-cpu-button.md#start-recording-data) {% endhint %} --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.phoenixlidar.com/hardware-and-interfaces/connecting-and-interfacing-with-phoenix-lidar-systems.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.