SMART Technologies officially introduced the MultiStylus and SoundLift, two new classroom accessories designed to extend the SMART Board experience by supporting collaboration, accessibility, and engagement in learning environments.
"Educators consistently tell us that technology works best when it feels effortless," said Kyle Shain, Director of Product Management, SMART Technologies. "MultiStylus and SoundLift were designed with that feedback in mind, helping create more opportunities for participation, collaboration, and access to instruction."
MultiStylus: Full board control, from anywhere in the room
The MultiStylus puts full board control in teachers' hands — literally. Teachers can switch pen modes, advance slides, or activate the air mouse to control the board without walking back to it. The result is the freedom to move around the classroom while instructing, without losing the thread of a lesson.
MultiStylus is compatible with all SMART Board iQ 4 displays and built for simultaneous multi-user interaction. It also unlocks Tool Explorer, giving students access to stamps and cubes that remove barriers to participation and communication.
SoundLift: Teacher voice, amplified — Without the clutter
SoundLift routes the teacher's voice directly through the SMART Board's integrated speakers, with no separate amplifiers or cabling required. The system features two lapel mics, nearly 100 feet of wireless connectivity, 15 hours of battery life, and advanced feedback suppression — so teachers can move freely without worrying about dead zones or audio drop.
Designed around real classroom needs
SMART said both accessories reflect the company's continued commitment to creating technology that is intuitive, inclusive, and built around the realities of modern classrooms. The goal is to help schools maximize the value of their existing SMART Board investments while supporting meaningful teaching and learning.
"Great accessories don't ask anything of the teacher — they just work," said Shain. "Every addition to the SMART Board ecosystem is designed around a real classroom need teachers told us they were working around every day. MultiStylus and SoundLift are about making room for what matters so teachers can focus on their students, not the technology."