{"product_id":"my-board-buddy-air-the-solution-to-magnify-the-smartboard-in-a-classroom","title":"my Board Buddy AIR The solution to magnify the smartboard in a classroom","description":"\u003ch2\u003emy Board Buddy AIR The solution to magnify the smartboard in a classroom in Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emy Board Buddy AIR: Works on a tablet w\/free app AND a stand-alone monitor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe solution to help visually impaired students magnify the smartboard display on a monitor nearby. Ideal for students who attend classes in a permanent classroom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emy Board Buddy AIR is a wireless, plug‑and‑play magnification solution designed to make smartboard content accessible to students who have low vision. By streaming the smartboard image directly to a nearby screen—without cables, delays, or technical complexity—it ensures every learner can follow lessons comfortably and independently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe student can adjust the magnification and color contrast himself without impacting the image of the smartboard using a remote control with joystick.All screen content is displayed with minimal delay: text, photo, video, live notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt for classrooms, therapy rooms, and inclusive learning environments, my Board Buddy AIR gives distributors a powerful, future‑proof solution that meets the growing demand for accessible digital learning tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does my Board Buddy AIR work?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis simple but genious device makes a vibration-free, maximum magnifiable duplicate of the smartboard or any other projection, while maintaining the original image quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe my Board Buddy transmitter  is placed between the source of the image e.g. laptop and the smartboard or beamer using an HDMI cable. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWireless Setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Simply plug the transmitter between the laptop and the board—no messy cables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTactile Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Students use an intuitive joystick with colorful buttons to zoom and change contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActive Learning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whether as a stand-alone tool or a camera add-on, it empowers students to follow lessons independently and participate in real-time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose my Board Buddy AIR to make the smartboard accessible?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emy Board Buddy AIR works perfectly stand-alone with a monitor on which the user determines the magnification \u0026amp; color manipulation of the duplicated image.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emy Board Buddy AIR is an ideal add-on to existing school systems for analog information. In this case, the camera is used to enlarge analog information and encourage classroom participation, while my Board Buddy AIR is used for digital information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimultaneous duplication to multiple users. While allowing each user to determine how the image appears on their screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWireless \u0026amp; easy to use. Setting up and using my Board Buddy AIR is quick and easy. No changes to the existing infrastructure are required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my Board Buddy AIR essential for a visually impaired student?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional cameras often struggle with glare and blur, forcing visually impaired students to squint at distant, shaky images. my Board Buddy AIR removes these barriers by bringing a high-definition, vibration-free digital twin of the smartboard directly to the student’s desk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis real-time clarity prevents eye strain and visual fatigue. By using an intuitive tactile joystick, students independently control their own zoom and color contrast, allowing them to follow live lessons at the exact same pace as their peers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the my Board Buddy AIR easy to operate?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe my Board Buddy AIR comes with a controller featuring a joystick and five colored buttons. The controller is easy to use and simple for young children to operate. The controller's buttons come in different colors and stand out against the controller’s black frame, making their functions clear to the user.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyellow buttons with + and - symbols = magnification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ejoystick  to navigate into the image when magnification is set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewhite button= color inversion and high contrast modes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ered button = image in grayscale or true colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe ideal add-on, but also a perfect stand-alone.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStand-alone with monitor\u003c\/strong\u003e: my Board Buddy AIR works perfectly stand-alone with a monitor on which the user determines the magnification \u0026amp; color manipulation of the duplicated image.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdd-on to school systems:\u003c\/strong\u003e my Board Buddy AIR is an ideal smartboard magnifier add-on to the existing school systems for analog info.  In this case the camera is used for magnification of analog info and class participation, my Board Buddy AIR is usefor digital info.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMultiple Buddies possible\u003c\/strong\u003e: Duplicates to multiple Buddies simultaneously.  Each Buddy has control over the way the image is represented on his or her screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWired or wireless + simple management: \u003c\/strong\u003e Installling and using the my Board Buddy AIR is fast and simple (wireless or via network cable). No need to adapt existing infrastructure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"How to install my Board Buddy AIR - instruction video\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-r3ZoCMe0qw\" height=\"686\" width=\"1220\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"The story of a student using 'my Board Buddy' in class\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/40IN8zwdrTM\" height=\"686\" width=\"1220\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow fast is the setup?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser enters the room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApp detects the transmitter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser taps “Connect”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady within 20 second\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs my Board Buddy GO compatible with 4K Smartboards?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYes.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth my Board Buddy GO and AIR support 4K digital boards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAIR vs GO Why choose my Board Buddy AIR or my Board Buddy GO?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003emy Board Buddy AIR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal in case of a fixed class, meeting room,...\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for young children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser uses monitor and remote control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuch overview by large monitor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emy Board Buddy AIR =  transmitter, receiver and remote control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with 4K blackboards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003emy Board Buddy GO\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal when user moves frequently\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable from adolescence onwards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser uses tablet and touch screen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApp enables records of screen and video\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTablet size determines degree of overview\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emy Board Buddy GO =  transmitter and app.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with 4K blackboards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/specialneedscomputers.ca\/products\/my-board-buddy-go-wireless-smartboard-magnification-for-visually-impaired-students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003emy Board \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/specialneedscomputers.ca\/products\/my-board-buddy-go-wireless-smartboard-magnification-for-visually-impaired-students\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"my Board Buddy GO\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBuddy \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/specialneedscomputers.ca\/products\/my-board-buddy-go-wireless-smartboard-magnification-for-visually-impaired-students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eGo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/1197\/2628\/files\/myboard-comparison.jpg?v=1783857179\" alt=\"A yellow informational graphic comparing two versions of the my Board Buddy product: AIR and GO. 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