Abstract: In one embodiment, the online system comprises one or more servers coupled to the Internet and configured to provide an online configuration service. The service preferably includes maintaining a database of configuration information for registered electronic device, and providing a web page interface that allows owners of electronic devices to access and change the configuration information of their electronic devices. The electronic devices preferably initiate contact with the online system to synchronize their configuration information with the database. This web-based approach may advantageously provide electronic devices with a sophisticated (but inexpensive) graphical user interface, and may provide opportunities to businesses wishing to provide targeted advertising, direct sales of accessories, or subscription service sales to owners of electronic devices.