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==Download and Installation==
 
==Download and Installation==
 
Before installation, verify that the device meets the following requirements: 
 
* The device is running Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or higher. For optimal performance, Android 7.0 (Nougat) is recommended.
 
* There is no restriction on screen size. However, a resolution of 1080p or higher is recommended for optimal experience.
 
 
  
 
To install the app via the Google Play store:
 
To install the app via the Google Play store:
# Go to the Google Play store.
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# Go to the Google Play or Apple store app on your mobile device.
 
# Search for the myViewBoard Companion app.
 
# Search for the myViewBoard Companion app.
 
# Click Install.  
 
# Click Install.  
 
   
 
   
  
Alternatively, you can use the following link to install myViewBoard for Android:  
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Alternatively, you can use the following links to install myViewBoard Companion app:  
* https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.viewsonic.myviewboard
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* Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.viewsonic.myviewboard
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* Apple Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/myviewboard/id1321808551
  
 
   
 
   
If the device does not have Google Play store:  
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The myViewBoard.com web site also provides links to download the myViewBoard Companion app:  
# Go to http://myViewBoard.com
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# Go to http://myViewBoard.com.
 
# Click <span class="btn"><i class="fa fa-download"></i> Downloads</span>.
 
# Click <span class="btn"><i class="fa fa-download"></i> Downloads</span>.
# Click ''Companion on Google play'' Download.
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# Depending on your device, click ''Companion on Google play'' or ''Companion on Apple Store'' link.
 
# Using a QR code reader app, take a picture of the QR code to get the download link.
 
# Using a QR code reader app, take a picture of the QR code to get the download link.
# Open the download link to start downloading the apk.
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# Open the download link to go to the correct download page of your device's app store.
# After the download is complete, click the apk file to start installation.
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# Click Install, and wait for the installation to complete.
# Wait for the installation to complete.
 
  
  
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==Companion App User Interface==
 
==Companion App User Interface==
  

Revision as of 09:47, 19 June 2019

The myViewBoard Companion App provides a means to control various actions on the canvas using a mobile phone.

Download and Installation

To install the app via the Google Play store:

  1. Go to the Google Play or Apple store app on your mobile device.
  2. Search for the myViewBoard Companion app.
  3. Click Install.


Alternatively, you can use the following links to install myViewBoard Companion app:


The myViewBoard.com web site also provides links to download the myViewBoard Companion app:

  1. Go to http://myViewBoard.com.
  2. Click Downloads.
  3. Depending on your device, click Companion on Google play or Companion on Apple Store link.
  4. Using a QR code reader app, take a picture of the QR code to get the download link.
  5. Open the download link to go to the correct download page of your device's app store.
  6. Click Install, and wait for the installation to complete.


For more information, see Download.


Companion App User Interface

After installation, tap on the myViewBoard Companion app icon. The myViewBoard Companion app displays the following interface:

Companion-app-home.png
Companion-app-cast.png
Companion-app-conf.png



myViewBoard Interaction

These options provide access to features related to interaction with other myViewBoard sessions. This is the default screen displayed when opening the companion app.

Companion-icon2.svg
Cast Interaction
Options to send objects and answers to a myViewBoard session
Throw
Sends an object to the myViewBoard host specified.
Edu-PopQuiz.png
Pop Quiz
Sends a response to a Pop Quiz.


myViewBoard Management

These options are for managing ongoing myViewBoard cast sessions.

Present.svg
Cast Management
Options to control the cast session remotely
Cast.svg
Cast
Enable casting for the logged on account
Remote Control
Selects the device to cast on the screen.
Shrink.svg
Shrink
Reduce the size of the casting screen
Enlarge.svg
Enlarge
Enlarge the size of the casting screen
Previous
During presentation mode, go to the previous page if the canvas has multiple pages
Next
During presentation mode, go to the next page if the canvas has multiple pages


myViewBoard Settings

These options are for configuring myViewBoard settings.

myViewBoard Settings
Options to configure myViewBoard settings.

This tab contains the following settings:

Auto log out time How long before the session automatically logs out
Show time Display the current time on the canvas of the current session
Show grid Display a grid as the canvas background of the current session
Show watermark Display a Confidential watermark as the canvas background of the current session
Always enable casting Casting for the logged in account is automatically enabled for every session.

To configure more options, go to the FollowMe page on the myViewBoard.com web site.