Voice Request Guide for Display

	How to use your voice with the remote
	Remote use
	How to
	Printed Request list

Using Your Voice with the Merlyn Remote

Control your lessons with your voice!

This guide shows you how to use voice requests with your Merlyn remote to save time in the classroom.

How to Use Voice Requests:

 

1. Press and hold the microphone button on your remote. Merlyn will listen for your prompt.
2. Speak your request clearly.
3. Release the microphone button when finished.

How to

Timers Set a single timer using the display's built-in timer app.
Time Ask for the current time in your location or a specific location.	Will give local time, based on panel time zone.
Weather Get the forecast for a specific area and time (city, day, weekend, or date). Merlyn will answer by conducting a Google search on the panel’s browser. We rely on the native browser access to determine the device location.	Will show current local weather results
Open/close panel applications Launch or close these panel applications:. Annotation Whiteboard Browser Newline Engage Newline casting Newline broadcast Classroom tools App store Newline visualizer File viewer Google Sheets Google Drive
Native browser Open and search popular educational websites: merlyn.org  docs.google.com  youtube.com  google.com  drive.google.com  classroom.google.com  brainpop.com  newsela.com  gonoodle.com  kahoot.com  khanacademy.org  earth.google.com  canva.com  en.wikipedia.com  nearpod.com  app.peardeck.com  pandora.com  cnn.com  bing.com  vimeo.com  office.com
Whiteboard Open the whiteboard, change pen colour, create new pages, and close the whiteboard using voice requests. Use the AirMouse to control the pen.
Screenshot Capture an image of the current screen and save it just like using the Newline button.
Freeze screen Keep your display frozen while navigating your computer connected via HDMI or casting. This is useful for hiding content from students. You can freeze and unfreeze the screen with voice requests or the remote button.
Switch display Switch between connected devices by saying their source name. The Newline panel has these source options: Home, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, and USB-C.
Brightness Adjust the display brightness by voice. You can set it to maximum, minimum, or a specific percentage (0-100%).
Volume Adjust the panel volume using voice requests or the remote. You can mute, unmute, or set a specific level (1-10 or a percentage between 0-100%).

Printed Request List

Use the attached document to print this guide for future reference.

Attachments: 

• MerlynDisplay_Request List_May 2024.pdf2 MB