Switching to the Beta channel
The Beta channel is meant for advanced users who are comfortable using pre-release software. System software releases in the Beta channel contain new features that are still in development.
Sign up to receive Beta channel announcements at smarttech.com/SMARTBetaProgram or go to smarttech.uservoice.com to learn more about upcoming Beta releases.
Important
You may encounter bugs or other unexpected behavior in pre-release software.
Features previewed in the Beta channel may never appear in a Stable channel release.
There may be frequent updates to the display's system software.
The user interface may change significantly as features develop.
If you switch to the Beta channel and want to return to the Stable channel, you must perform a factory reset that erases all of the display's settings.
Before switching to the Beta channel, back up important Whiteboard files.
To switch to the Beta channel
From the Home screen, tap Settings.
Tap Auto Update.
Tap Update Channel, and then select Beta Channel.
A dialog box appears asking you to confirm the switch to the beta system software releases.
The display checks for a Beta system software update.
Note
The beta version is typically 1 number higher than the stable channel's software version. For example, the stable channel has version 3.12.9164, while the beta channel has 3.12.9165.
To switch to the Stable channel
From the Home screen, tap Settings.
Tap Auto Update.
Tap Update Channel, and then select Stable Channel.
A dialog box appears asking you to confirm the switch to the Stable channel system software releases.
The display checks for a Stable channel system software update.
Tap Ready to apply update.
SMART Support will not be able to help you resolve problems you may encounter in Beta channel releases.
SMART appreciates your willingness to use Beta channel releases and values all types of feedback.
Report issues with Beta channel releases at smarttech.uservoice.com.
Provide feedback to SMART about new features at smarttech.uservoice.com.
Suggest new features to SMART at smarttech.uservoice.com.