myViewBoard Companion App

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

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:

1. Go to the Google Play store.
2. Search for the myViewBoard Companion app.
3. Click Install.

Alternatively, you can use the following link to install myViewBoard for Android:

• https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.viewsonic.myviewboard

If the device does not have Google Play store:

1. Go to http://myViewBoard.com
2. Click Downloads.
3. Click Companion on Google play Download.
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 start downloading the apk.
6. After the download is complete, click the apk file to start installation.
7. 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:

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.

Cast Interaction

Options to send objects and answers to a myViewBoard session

Throw

Sends an object to the myViewBoard host specified.

Pop Quiz

Sends a response to a Pop Quiz.

myViewBoard Management

These options are for managing ongoing myViewBoard cast sessions.

Cast Management

Options to control the cast session remotely

Cast

Enable casting for the logged on account

Remote Control

Selects the device to cast on the screen.

Shrink

Reduce the size of the casting screen

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.