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The world leader in interactive technology

SMART Interactive Displays

Easy to use, deploy and support, SMART Board® interactive displays provide value and capability like no one else, all at a great price. They’re a solid investment in dynamic, collaborative learning.

Choose from different models engineered to fit every teacher, student, learning environment – and budget.

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Get more from your investment in student devices - in and out of the classroom

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Works with your existing classroom technology

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Designed for the future, with industry-leading upgradability

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Powered by iQ

Make class time quality time

Whether you’re teaching or supporting teachers, make the most of your time with interactive displays powered by iQ - SMART’s designed-for-education embedded computing solution. Easy to use from day one, with endless options for student engagement and unique upgradability options, SMART displays are not only built to last but to evolve with the needs of the classroom.

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Now EDLA-licensed by Google

Want to bring the latest Google experience to your current SMART Board interactive display? We've got you covered.

Our latest RX series brings integrated access to Google Play, Google Chrome, and other Google platform apps teachers know and love.

Keeping true to our promise of offering industry-leading upgrade paths, our AM60 iQ appliance and AMG1 Android module bring the Google experience to older iQ-enabled and GX series displays.

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You’ve never seen touch like this.

ONLY SMART’s industry-leading touch and ink technology enables multiple users to intuitively write, erase, touch, and gesture at the same time, over any program or app, without interfering with another’s tools.

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The industry’s best interactivity and collaboration

With SMART displays, there’s room for everyone

Send groups of students to the board for intuitive, engaging, and simultaneous interaction.

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Let’s break it down.

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Up to 40 unique touch points with full multi-user interactivity. 
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Continuous Pen, Touch and Eraser differentiation from all users across platforms – not just “pen and touch” like the other guys.
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Automatically recognizes and switches between pens, tools, touch, multi-finger gestures and erasing.
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The power of SMART Ink

Leave your mark

Superior digital ink that behaves how you expect - and doesn’t interfere with your teaching. Only SMART Ink software lets teachers write over and into web browsers, applications, and files on Windows and Mac - without blocking navigation with an overlay.

  • No overlays- write and navigate at the same time
  • Intelligent activation - just pick up a pen and write
  • Write, move, resize, and use ink-to-text in any application
  • Save your work with multiple capture options

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Less prep, more teaching

Our designed-for-education whiteboard application includes built-in content and activities that make it easy for teachers to add interactivity and engagement on the fly, no training required.

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The “walk up and teach” whiteboard

  • Instant student engagement

    Our ready-made whiteboard activities and tools help teachers involve students in learning for any subject or topic to be even more engaging and dynamic.

  • Playing nice with PDFs

    Teachers can open their tried & true PDFs in the iQ whiteboard in just three clicks for elevated interaction and student engagement.

    We make it easy to use the content you already know and love.

  • Videos and images in just three clicks

    Embed images and videos from the web into your lessons with just three clicks thanks to our integrated search function.

    Students can easily watch the content you save on their own devices.

  • Built-in content
    • Integrated video and image search
    • Graphic organizers
    • Brainstorming & discussion activities
    • Digital manipulatives & interactive backgrounds
    • Measurement tools & floating classroom apps
    • Assessment activities that leverage student devices

Get the most from your student devices - in and out of the classroom

This is so much more than screen sharing. SMART displays with iQ allow for whole-class participation, truly active learning and a level of student collaboration that you just haven’t seen before.
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Whole-class brainstorming, freeform ideation, discussion activities, polling and formative assessment, and a collaborative project canvas with student attribution are just some of the features that let you put students in the driver’s seat of their learning.

Plus, students can access and contribute to lessons whether they are in-person or learning remotely.

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Fast, whole class access

With just two clicks, teachers can connect unlimited students to the lesson, no accounts required.

Controls for active learning

Unique to SMART is the ability to switch to “student-based navigation,” at any time, giving students control over their pace of learning.

Screen Share without limits

SMART displays with iQ support wireless screen sharing from any device, on any network – native, browser-based and app-based.

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For the next 10 years we have a product that provides a predictable operating cost, positive end-user experience, and a great instructional tool on top of that.

Chris Nilsson, Desktop Services Manager
Fort Bend School District, TX

Compatible with the tools you use

Reliable interoperability

SMART solutions leverage the tools and technology you already have, helping your teachers use it more easily, more effectively and more often.

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    1. Secure user profiles and NFC sign-in

    • Powered by Google & Microsoft.
    • Google Drive and OneDrive integration.
    • Export to cloud storage: Google Drive, OneDrive, or Dropbox.
    • Easy access to Google and Microsoft applications and web apps.

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RX Series

Explore what’s possible.

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Embedded computing  iQ on Android 13
Touch points - Win, Android 40
Touch points - Mac 20
Continuous differentiation of all interaction types Yes – writing and non-writing hand
Interaction types Multi-color stylus, touch, gesture, erase, & tools*
Erase types Palm erase, fine erase, eraser block
Palm rejection Yes
Audio
  • 2x 20W front-facing speakers with 15W subwoofer
  • Integrated mic array
2x USB-C 3.2 65W (front) 65W (rear)
Device Connectivity
  • Whiteboard broadcast - unlimited** users
  • Screen Sharing

*Tool Explorer tools sold separately
** Speed & functionality subject to individual network capabilities

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MX Series

The game changer.

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Embedded computing  iQ on Android 13
Touch points - Win, Android 40
Touch points - Mac 20
Continuous differentiation of all interaction types Yes
Interaction types Pen, touch, gesture, erase
Erase types Palm erase
Palm rejection No
Audio
  • 2x 20W front-facing speakers
  • Integrated mic array
2x USB-C 3.2 65W (front) 65W (rear)
Device Connectivity
  • Whiteboard broadcast - unlimited** users
  • Screen Sharing

** Speed & functionality subject to individual network capabilities

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Also available – SMART GX Series

Interactivity made affordable

Our entry-level panel keeps it simple. Simple to master and simple to maintain. Powered by basic embedded Android, it gives your teachers the power of popular SMART Notebook and world-leading SMART Ink on Windows and Mac computers. And you get peace of mind with the reliable global support and service of an established technology partner. Elevate your game with SMART.

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What tech specs really matter in an interactive display?

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Play the long game

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    We build it right. Hardware designed for the future.

    SMART engineers plan and build products for longevity, researching and anticipating technology and education trends to make sure your interactive display has a long lifespan that continues to support the latest technology.

Your established technology partner

The coverage and tools you need

An experienced, in-house global technical support team and industry-leading warranty with SMART Assure means your SMART Interactive displays with iQ include the robust, easy-to-access support you deserve.

Avoid the hidden costs of an unproven technology partner.

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SMART Assure warranty included - minimize downtime and avoid additional costs.

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Save money

Our industry-leading warranty includes

  • ✔ Advanced replacement
  • ✔ Two-way shipping
  • ✔ Onsite service*

*Available for: North America, UK & Ireland, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Australia, New Zealand

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Save time

SMART Remote Management software lets administrators control and secure displays from a central location, saving you trips to the classroom.

Included free for the length of your warranty for SMART displays with iQ.

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Save Sanity

Live troubleshooting helps resolve technical issues more quickly with phone support in your time zone.

Plus, open issues follow the sun, letting our service teams hand off and continually work on your issues for the fastest resolution.

Things you can rely on, included with every SMART purchase

Award-winning software. No subscription required.

Included with every display:

Student-centered whiteboard app in iQ
SMART Notebook lesson creation software
SMART Ink annotation software

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Our commitments to corporate and environmental responsibility

From design to deployment, SMART’s supply chain integrity ensures quality and social responsibility. Feel great about the impact of your purchase.

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Exceptional privacy and security

Whether in the room, on remote devices, or on mobile, our displays are built with student data privacy in mind.

All SMART displays with iQ are GDPR compliant.

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Find the right fit for your classroom

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SMART Displays with iQ

Make class time quality time.

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RX series
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SMART GX series

Interactivity made affordable.

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Accessories

From computing modules to mounting solutions, SMART has all the options you need.

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Find the perfect fit for your modern classroom.

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Which display is right for your classroom?

Check out the SMART Board Selector and get a personalized recommendation for your ideal display.

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Make the most informed decision.

Download our Interactive Displays Buyer’s Guide for a comprehensive guide to choosing the right display.

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See our education displays in action.

Experience the ease of use and industry-leading interactivity with a personalized demo by one of our experts.

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Frequently asked questions

  • How long do SMART boards last in classrooms?

    SMART displays have a seriously long lifespan and are rated for over 50,000 hours of use. Over-the-air updates, upgradable computing modules and fewer product replacements result in less e-waste. SMART’s rigorous Accelerated Life Testing, which includes extreme temperature, humidity, and voltage testing, helps maximize product lifespan and minimize hardware replacement.

    Learn more about SMART’s product longevity.

  • How do SMART’s interactive displays integrate with Google and Microsoft?
    SMART’s new interactive display solutions will fully utilize Google EDLA certification (also known as Google Mobile Services certification) to provide secure, powerful interoperability for both Google for Education and Microsoft Office 365 customers, including Google Drive and One Drive cloud storage, and Google Meet and Microsoft Teams.
  • Are SMART Boards expensive?
    SMART Boards aren’t as expensive as you may have heard. In fact, there is a SMART Board for every budget. From GX to MX to RX, match the features you want with your budget to get the display you need for your classrooms. SMART Boards provide unmatched value for IT, including classroom management tools (smarttech.com)
  • Do I need a SMART board for my classroom if I have student devices?
    SMART Board Interactive Displays interact seamlessly with your student devices, increasing student engagement and visibility to student learning. SMART Board with iQ enables panels offer 10 options to connect students devices, including a whole-class whiteboard, whiteboard broadcast (with student and teacher pacing) and screen casting.
  • Do I have to buy software with my SMART board?
    No – when you purchase a SMART Board Interactive Display with iQ, you also get SMART Notebook for free. No cost. No subscription. No obligation.
  • Are SMART boards sustainable?
    SMART Displays are designed to last longer, save you energy and support you on your journey to net zero. Exceptional energy efficiency and a full range of adjustable settings allow users to reduce power consumption, lowering both your operating costs and your carbon footprint.