Getting Started Guide for Teachers

Welcome to Merlyn Display!

Your AI Classroom Assistant

This guide will help you get started using Merlyn Display, your interactive teaching assistant.

Before You Begin

Has your IT admin already set up your Merlyn Display? If not, check out the Installation Guide to get started.

	What's in the box	Merlyn Remote and USB Antenna
	Your Merlyn remote	Learn more about what you can do with your Merlyn remote.
	Merlyn Display App	Make sure the Merlyn Display app is already open on your display.
	The Merlyn Menu	Explore the Merlyn Menu to discover all that Merlyn can do!
	Lost your remote?	Lost your remote in a busy classroom? Find out how to find your remote!
	Give it a try	Step back and navigate, try voice requests, and see what Merlyn can do!
	Talk to Merlyn	See a list of voice requests, print out a copy for your classroom, and give Merlyn a try!
	Merlyn Chat	Engage your students with safe and informative AI-powered answers! Access Merlyn Chat through the remote or the Overlay Menu.
	The Teacher Toolkit	Find resources, check out new features, and access support.
	Merlyn University	Merlyn can support the lessons you are planning.

What's in the box

Merlyn Display USB Cable

1	Remote Lanyard comes unattached
2	USB Cable
3	USB Receiver Attach the USB cover to your lanyard
4	Quick Start Guide
5	2 AA Batteries
6	Safety Certifications

 Merlyn Display Whip Antenna

1	Remote Lanyard comes unattached
2	USB Receiver with Whip Antenna
3	Quick Start Guide
4	2 AA Batteries
5	Safety Certifications

Your Merlyn Remote

You can use the remote control to operate your display and talk to Merlyn from anywhere in the classroom. See the remote guide for more information and to discover all the features of your remote.

	Remote Batteries Before using the remote control for the first time, make sure the batteries are inserted and the pull tab is removed. If you've been using the remote for a while, the batteries may need replacing.

Merlyn Display App

Your IT administrator should have already downloaded and activated the Merlyn Display app on your panel. If you see an orange ball on the right side of the screen, Merlyn is ready to use.If you can't see the orange ball, open your apps on the panel and select "Merlyn Display".

Downloading the Merlyn Display App

If Merlyn Display isn't listed in your panel apps, download the Merlyn Display software from either the Newline App Store (Q Series) Google Play Store (Q Pro Series) on your display.

Merlyn Display App

The Merlyn Menu

Want to access Merlyn Chat, get support, or explore other helpful tools?

• Tap the orange ball on the screen.
• Press the orange button on your remote.
• Hold the microphone button and say "Open Merlyn".

Ways to access the Merlyn Menu

Lost your remote?

	Step 1: Locate the Merlyn Avatar Tap the Merlyn avatar on the panel screen to open the overlay menu.
	Step 2: Access the Merlyn Menu
	Once the menu is displayed, click the remote icon to hear a chime, helping you locate it.

Give it a try!

Set a Timer
Hold the push-to-talk button, say "Set a timer for two minutes" and release. You can also say "open timer" and "close timer".

Use the Air Mouse
Press the Air Mouse button on the remote and move the remote to control the cursor on the display. Practice clicking around to get comfortable using the Air Mouse.

Try voice requests!

Press and hold the microphone button on your remote while you talk to Merlyn.

 

Talk to Merlyn

See a list of voice requests to use with Merlyn.

Try saying ”Search YouTube for videos about grasshoppers.”	Select a video with your air mouse and then try using prompts like “Enter full screen,” “Play video,” or “Pause Video.”

Merlyn Chat

Use AI to ask questions and get classroom-safe answers to keep your students engaged. Access Merlyn Chat by pressing the remote chat button or tapping the Merlyn Menu chat icon.

Finding Merlyn Chat

		Using your remote Press the chat button on your remote to start Merlyn Chat.
		Through the Overlay Step 1 Access the Merlyn Menu by tapping the Merlyn avatar on the panel screen to open the menu.
		Step 2 Click the chat icon to start Merlyn Chat.

Using Merlyn Chat

Talk to Merlyn Press and hold the microphone button on your remote, or type directly in the text box.	Delve Deeper View citations for the sources used to generate Merlyn’s answer.

The Teacher Toolkit

Visit the Merlyn Teacher Toolkit to find user guides, educational materials, discover new features, send feedback, and get support. 

Merlyn University

Lesson Planning & Time-Saving Support
Short on planning time? Head over to Merlyn University to discover how Merlyn can help you plan lessons and save valuable time.

More information

Frequently Asked Questions or Contact Us.