SMART iQ Operating System for SMART Boards

Name: SMART iQ Operating System for SMART Boards
Brand: SMART
SKU: smart-smart-iq-operating-system
Availability: InStock

Overview

SMART iQ is the education-focused operating system that runs on selected SMART interactive displays. Built on Android and EDLA-licensed by Google, it brings Google Workspace and Microsoft Office 365 onto the screen, supports Android apps from Google Play, and gives IT teams admin tools and personal sign-ins. It suits schools, universities and government offices in Qatar that run many classrooms or meeting rooms. Request a quote to match iQ to your boards.

What iQ does on a SMART display

SMART iQ is the operating system that runs the display itself, so the screen, the apps and the teaching tools work as one. iQ 4 runs on Android 15 and carries Google's EDLA licence. Staff can install Android apps from Google Play and write over them with built-in ink tools without the screen freezing. Notes can be saved and then edited in the iQ whiteboard, so a lesson started on Monday can be picked up later in the week.

The manufacturer lists iQ 4 with the MX series, the RX series and the SMART AM60 appliance, among other models. SmartRooms Qatar will confirm the exact board against your order before issuing a quotation.

Keeping shared boards secure and easy to manage

Shared boards need a clear answer to who signed in and what they left behind. iQ offers personalised, portable sign-ins with global user profiles, secure sign-in, automatic data clearing and controlled access modes. Remote management and admin tools let IT teams configure displays across a campus or district from one place, instead of visiting each room. The manufacturer also states that long-term cybersecurity is part of the platform.

Works with the tools staff already use

iQ integrates with Google Workspace for Education, including Google Drive, Google Classroom and Google Slides, and with Microsoft Office 365, so staff can open, create and edit files directly on the board. Video conferencing platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom and Google Meet can run on the display. One-click meeting access is available through the optional SMART OneLaunch.

For AI, Gemini can be used by voice alongside touch to create and adjust content on the board. Lumio's AI tools can generate standards-aligned lessons and quizzes, but Lumio is optional. The manufacturer lists AI Select, which gives quick context during a lesson, as coming in 2026, so ask us for its current availability before you buy.

Where iQ fits in Qatar

A private school in Al Wakrah equipping new classrooms, where one operating system makes it easier for teachers to move between rooms without relearning the controls.
A STEM lab in Education City where students sign in to their own profiles on shared boards and work with simulations and collaborative activities.
A government office in West Bay using boards in meeting rooms, where staff join Teams or Zoom calls without bringing personal devices, and idle screens can show digital signage.

Planning an iQ rollout

Start by listing the board models in use and the rooms they serve, then confirm which boards run iQ 4 before raising a purchase order. Decide the sign-in policy for each room type, name the staff who will hold admin rights, and confirm which Google or Microsoft accounts users will sign in with. If boards are being installed at the same time, our free site survey confirms mounting and room layout before the quotation. Schools and public bodies can order through an LPO or a government tender, and payment can be made by bank transfer, cheque or purchase order.

Send us your board models, room count and sign-in requirements, and the SmartRooms Qatar team will return a quotation, usually within one working day. Request a quote for iQ-equipped SMART displays today.

Highlights

Runs on Android 15 with Google EDLA licence
Google Workspace and Microsoft Office 365 integration
Install Android apps from Google Play
Personalised sign-ins with global user profiles
Admin tools for managing displays across sites
Manufacturer cites OS updates for up to ten years

Estimated timeline

Quotation within 1 working day · delivery timing depends on stock availability, and we confirm it with your quotation.

Specifications

Source: manufacturer · checked Oct 2026

The full specification and datasheet for this model are available on request; we send them with your quotation.

Downloads

0 files from the manufacturer

No downloadable files are listed for this model yet. Ask us and we will send the datasheet.

Questions about SMART iQ operating system

What is SMART iQ and which boards run it?

SMART iQ is the education-focused operating system that runs on SMART interactive displays. The manufacturer lists iQ 4 with the MX series, the RX series and the SMART AM60 appliance, among other models. Because model coverage can change between releases, SmartRooms Qatar confirms the exact board and iQ version against your model number before issuing a quotation.

Is iQ built on Android, and can we install our own apps?

Yes. iQ 4 runs on Android 15 and is EDLA-licensed by Google. Staff can install Android apps from the Google Play store and use them with the built-in ink tools, which write over the app without freezing the screen. Annotations can be saved and edited later in the iQ whiteboard, which suits a school in Doha that prepares lesson material before the first bell.

Does iQ work with Google Classroom and Microsoft 365 files?

It does. iQ includes Google Drive, Google Classroom and Google Slides integrations, and Microsoft Office 365 sign-in lets users create and edit files on the board. A teacher can share annotated work to Google Classroom to set an assignment straight from the display, which helps a private school in Al Sadd where staff already work across both ecosystems.

Can we hold Teams, Zoom or Google Meet calls from the board?

Yes. Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and similar platforms can run on iQ displays. For one-click access to meetings without logins, the optional SMART OneLaunch is available. This suits a government office in West Bay where officials join calls with colleagues elsewhere without carrying personal laptops into the meeting room.

How does iQ keep shared boards secure?

iQ uses secure sign-in, global user profiles, automatic data clearing and controlled access modes to protect profile information on shared boards. Admins can manage these settings centrally. In a university with boards in shared study rooms, automatic data clearing helps keep one user's files from being visible to the next person who uses the board.

How long does the OS receive upgrades?

According to the manufacturer, iQ 4 updates and modular upgrades can extend display life for up to ten years, so the operating system can be upgraded without replacing the screen. The exact update terms for your model are not set by SmartRooms Qatar, so confirm them with the manufacturer's documentation as part of your quotation request.

Can our displays double as digital signage or emergency alert points?

Yes. The manufacturer states that SMART boards running iQ can act as digital signage, emergency alert system endpoints, teacher audio amplification and student workstations. A hospital reception area in Doha could show wayfinding and alerts on a board that is also used for training sessions, which reduces the number of separate screens to manage.

What does Gemini AI do on an iQ board?

Gemini on the SMART Board blends voice-generated commands with multi-touch interaction, so a teacher can ask for content and adjust it on the board without typing. The manufacturer notes that Gemini is more capable in Android 15, which iQ 4 runs. Ask the SmartRooms Qatar team to confirm which Gemini features are available on the model you choose.

Is Lumio required, and when does AI Select arrive?

No. Lumio is optional. It helps teachers prepare lessons and quizzes with standards-aligned AI tools, then deliver them in the iQ whiteboard or the built-in Lumio app. The manufacturer lists AI Select, which gives quick answers during a lesson, as coming in 2026, so request current availability before buying boards for a 2026 term.

Is iQ suited to boardrooms, or is it designed for classrooms?

The manufacturer describes iQ 4 as designed for classroom use, with teacher-friendly workflows and built-in apps. For a boardroom in Lusail, that means the collaboration and annotation tools may suit training rooms more closely than executive meetings. Tell the SmartRooms Qatar team which workflows your team needs so the quotation matches the room.

We are buying several boards for a school in Qatar. How do we order?

Send your model list, room count and sign-in requirements to SmartRooms Qatar, and we return a quotation, usually within one working day. Schools can order against a purchase order (LPO), and government schools can use the tender route. Payment can be made by bank transfer, cheque or purchase order, and we confirm the iQ version on every board so each room runs the same setup.

What should IT plan before rolling out iQ across many rooms?

Plan the sign-in policy, the admin roles and the Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 accounts that staff will use. Then check the board model and iQ version in each room. If boards are also being installed, a free site survey confirms mounting and room layout before the quotation is issued, which avoids rework across a large school or office fit-out.