How to connect your laptop to a SMART Board

How to Connect your Laptop to a SMART Board 

Some classrooms or meeting rooms may have a SMART board in them. A SMART Board is a great interactive tool that allows you to create large-scale notes, draw pictures, annotate passages and display lesson plans, amongst many other activities. This guide details how to connect your laptop or desktop to a SMART Board. Please ensure that your device has the relevant SMART Notebook installation. If you require a product activation key, please contact the helpdesk. 

How to connect a SMART Board to a device (Wired)

1. Turn on the computer and smartboard and disconnect all cables from the computer.
2. Connect the HDMI cable from the smartboard to the HDMI port on the computer. If the smartboard has a USB port, connect the USB cable to the computer’s USB port.
3. Power on the smartboard and then the computer.
4. Install the smartboard software on the computer, which should be provided with the smartboard.
5. Follow the software prompts to calibrate the smartboard to the computer. This process aligns the smartboard’s interactive display with the computer’s display.
6. Once the calibration process is complete, the smartboard is ready to use with the computer

How to connect a SMART Board to a device (Wireless)

1. Turn on the smartboard and enable wireless connectivity by pressing the wireless button on the smartboard or using the smartboard’s software.
2. Ensure that the computer has Bluetooth or Wi-Fi capability and is enabled.
3. On the computer, search for available Bluetooth or Wi-Fi devices and select the smartboard from the list of available devices.
4. If prompted, enter the smartboard’s passcode or PIN, which is usually provided with the smartboard.
5. Install the smartboard software on the computer and follow the software prompts to calibrate the smartboard to the computer.
6. Once the calibration process is complete, the smartboard is ready to use wirelessly with the computer.