How to Integrate External Apps with the HKMLC Smart Board Sidebar

The HKMLC Smart Board is a powerful tool for collaboration, education, business presentations and more. Its features include the ability to integrate apps outside of the smart board sidebar, helping them to incorporate workflows, link third-party tools, and enhance productivity. Whether this be video conferencing apps, collaborative platforms or productivity software, smart board sidebar provides a user friendly way to launch and manage these apps with a couple taps.

This guide will show you how to use external apps with the HKMLC Smart Board sidebar, designed to increase user productivity and flexibility.

You can then integrate the external app into your sidebar menu.

To get started, access the HKMLC Smart Board sidebar by either swiping from the edge of the screen, or by selecting the sidebar menu from the home screen. This will give you access to available tools as well as customization options.

Go through the List of Compatible External Apps

Navigate into the sidebar menu to see which external applications are available to link to the HKMLC Smart Board. This can be, just to name a few, the most often used tools:

• Video conference applications (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, etc.
• Cloud storage sites (e.g., Google Drive, OneDrive)
• Tools for collaborative whiteboarding (Miro, MURAL, etc.)
• Web-based document editing services (e.g., Google Docs, Microsoft Office Online)

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Choose the External App You Want to Connect

Select the application that you want to integrate with third party. So if the App is already installed you can simply put it into the smart board sidebar for fast access. If not available download the same from HKMLC Smart Board App Store or Authorized source.

Download and Install Necessary App (If Any)

Download applications from non-pre-installed applications only from HKMLC APP Store or other trusted sources. Keep in mind that the app must work with the smart board system to prevent performance issues.

Putting App Shortcut Are Into the Purposeful Sidebar

Once its installed, head into the sidebar settings and add the external app link as a shortcut. This allows you to kickstart access to the app right away, instead of searching through the menus.

Setting User Permissions and App Details

HKMLC Smart Board settings of the app’s permissions to run safely and control access to data. Give access permissions (microphone, camera, file sharing, touch controls; whatever you need)

Navigate External App on Smart Board

Give a test run to see if the app integrates well with your workflow before becoming fully reliant on it. To ensure everything runs well, open it and try using it in the smart board interface.

You are also adopting them with the apps as suggested by HKMLC to function at your maximum productivity! See HKMLC app integrations

Quickly Access and Manage Apps with the Sidebar

Once installed, you can use the smart board sidebar to quickly swap between apps, run multiple apps side by side, sources without interruptions.

Handle Common Integration Issues

If you encounter issues such as apps not opening, compatibility errors, or slow performance, do the following:

Update your Smart Board firmware

Make sure any apps you’re using are compatible with the board’s operating system

At the same time, restart the device and reinstall the app.

This is only valid for cloud-based applications if there are connectivity issues in the network.

For common issues, refer to the HKMLC Smart Board troubleshooting guide, or contact customer support.

Using Outside Apps to Improve Your Smart Board Experience

The sidebar integration allows you to connect external applications to HKMLC Smart Board bringing efficiency to your productivity and collaborative workflows. Business meetings, classroom learning and creative collaboration can seamlessly integrate third-party tools with its smart board experience.

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