Teacher Get Started Guide

Teacher Get Started Checklist

Welcome to Merlyn Display, your AI classroom assistant on your front-of-class display. Has your IT admin already set up your device? If not, check out the Installation guide to get started! If so, great! You're ready to get started. Follow the steps below to get started!

	What's in the box	Merlyn Remote and the USB Antenna
	Your Merlyn remote	Check out what you can do with your Merlyn remote.
	Merlyn Display Application	Make sure the display app is open.
	The Merlyn Menu	Explore the Merlyn Menu to get to know what Merlyn can do!
	Can't find 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	Have a classroom-safe conversation with Merlyn AI.
	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 control your display and talk to Merlyn from anywhere in the classroom. View the remote guide to learn more and see what your remote can do.

	Remote Batteries Before using the remote control, ensure the batteries are loaded and the pull tab is removed. If you have been using the remote for a while, the batteries may need to be replaced.

Merlyn Display Application

Your IT admin should have already downloaded and activated the Merlyn Display app on your display. If you see an orange ball on the right side of your screen, you'll know Merlyn is ready to use. If you don't see the orange ball, open your apps on the panel and click on Merlyn Display.

If you see a QR code at the top of the Merlyn application - using the native Camera application on your phone, scan the code, then follow the onscreen guide to register the panel. Google does not allow the use of a third-party QR code scanner for registering your panel. 

If you don't see Merlyn Display in your panel apps, please go to the App store on your display to download the Merlyn Display software. (If you are downloading the software, click here to see the installation guide for proper activation).

Merlyn Display App

To unlock Teacher Toolkit capabilities, you may be prompted to log into the Merlyn application on your display panel using an alphanumeric code:

1. Copy the 6-character code shown on your panel and head to https://portal.merlyn.org/devices.

2. Click on Add Device in the upper right hand corner:

3. Enter the code shown in the app and click Login in the lower right to save:

The Merlyn Menu

Want to access Merlyn Chat, get support, or access other helpful tools?
Tap the orange ball on the screen, press the orange button on your remote, or hold the microphone button and say “Open Merlyn.”

Ways to access the Merlyn Menu

Can’t find your remote?

	Step 1 Locate the Merlyn avatar to open the Overlay.
	Access the Merlyn Menu by tapping the Merlyn avatar on the panel screen. This opens the menu.
	Step 2 Once the menu is displayed, click the remote icon to hear a chime.

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
Push the Air Mouse button on the remote, and move the remote to move the cursor on the display. Practice clicking around to build your Air Mouse skillset!

Try these voice requests!
Press the microphone button and then hold it down 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 requests like “Enter full screen,” “Play video,” or “Pause Video.”

Merlyn Chat

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

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. This opens 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 and educational materials, discover new features, send feedback, and get support. 

Merlyn University

Lesson Planning & Time-Saving Support
Have a planning period? Go to Merlyn University to dig deeper into how Merlyn can support your planning lessons and save you time. 

More information

Frequently Asked Questions or Contact Us.