This version has been discontinued, but a newer version is available. You can download the newer version by visiting the downloads page. Some software requires a subscription.

Support resources for this discontinued version are available here. These resources are provided “as is” and won’t receive updates from SMART.

SMART Notebook software versions 21.0 and earlier use a technology called TLS 1.0 and 1.1 to protect your data when it’s sent over the internet. However, these older technologies now have some weaknesses that make them susceptible to attacks by malicious agents. To keep your data safe while using SMART software, SMART Notebook is phasing out the use of TLS 1.0 and 1.1 and implementing new protections.

To avoid disruptions and stay up-to-date with the best security practices, SMART recommends updating to the latest version SMART Notebook by July 2024. If you don't update by then, you’ll see an error message that says “Trial period has expired” even if you have an active SMART Notebook Plus (SMART Learning Suite) subscription.

To update SMART Notebook

Follow the links below for complete instructions on deploying an update or using the SMART Product Updater to update SMART software.

For individual installations and updates using the SMART Product Updater, see this support topic.
For deploying updates to Windows or Mac computers: See the Updating the software chapter of the deployment guide for your operating system. To find the deployment guides, visit the Documents page.

Benefits of upgrading

Beyond ensuring your data is secure, SMART Notebook 23 also provides several improvements that will enhance the user experience. To learn about the new features that come with the latest version, SMART Notebook 23, see the release notes.

Computer requirements

Before you install the software, ensure the computer meets the following minimum requirements:

Requirement	Windows operating system	macOS operating system
General
Supported operating systems	Windows 10 Windows 8.1	macOS Big Sur (11.0) macOS Catalina (10.15) macOS Mojave (10.14) Important Mac computers with Apple silicon must have Rosetta 2 installed. See support.apple.com/en-us/HT211861.
Minimum hard disk space	4.7 GB	2.3 GB
Minimum specs for standard and high definition displays (up to 1080p and similar)
Minimum processor	Intel Core m3	Intel Core 2 Duo
Minimum RAM	4 GB	4 GB
Minimum specs for ultra high definition displays (4K)
Minimum graphics card	Discrete GPU Note SMART strongly recommends that your video card meets or exceeds the preferred requirements. SMART Notebook can run with an integrated GPU. However, your experience and SMART Notebook’s performance can vary depending on the capabilities of the GPU, your operating system, and other concurrently running applications.	[N/A]
Minimum processor/system	Intel Core i3	Late 2013 Retina MacBook Pro or later (minimum) Late 2013 Mac Pro (recommended)
Minimum RAM	8 GB	8 GB
Other requirements
Programs	Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.1 or later for SMART Notebook software and SMART Ink Microsoft Visual Studio Tools 2010 for Office for SMART Ink Adobe Reader 8.0 or later DirectX technology 10 or later for SMART Notebook software DirectX 10 compatible graphics hardware for SMART Notebook software Notes All prerequisite third-party software is built into the installation executable and is automatically installed in the correct order when you run the EXE. These are the minimum requirements for SMART Learning Suite, however SMART recommends updating to the most recent versions of the software listed above.	[N/A]
Web Access	Internet Explorer 11 or later Internet access to download and activate SMART software	Safari 8 or later Internet access to download and activate SMART software

Note

Operating systems and other third-party software released after this SMART software might not be supported.

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Related documents	Installation guide – 171684 Deutsch Español Français Deployment guide for Windows – 171682 Deutsch Español Français Deployment guide for Mac – 171683 Deutsch Español Français

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