SMART Mirror

What SMART Mirror does on a SMART display

SMART Mirror is screen sharing software included with SMART displays that run embedded Android. It lets a teacher present a lesson from a laptop, phone or tablet without running cables to the front of the room. Students can share their own work to the same board, while the teacher decides what appears on it at any moment.

Because the software runs on the display's own embedded Android, a school or university gets one consistent way of sharing across its rooms rather than a different workaround in each classroom.

Connection options for the devices teachers already carry

Teachers and students can connect through AirPlay, Miracast and Google Cast, from any Chromium-based browser, or through an app. That covers the laptops, phones and tablets already in use in most classrooms, so the school does not have to standardise on one device type.

• AirPlay, Miracast and Google Cast connections from compatible devices
• Chromium-based browsers and apps for laptops and tablets
• A 9-grid student view that brings student work together on one screen
• An unlimited connection lobby with no set cap on how many devices join

Keeping control of the lesson while the teacher moves

The remote control feature lets a teacher walk around the room while still managing the board and the sharing session. The teacher can choose how student work is viewed, broadcast content to students' devices, and spotlight one student's screen for the whole class.

Consider a private school in Al Wakrah refitting its science rooms, where teachers circulate between lab benches while students show results from their tablets. Spotlighting and the grid view let the teacher pick which work reaches the board without returning to the front each time.

The Preview feature lets a moderator check any participant's screen before it is shared, which keeps off-topic or unsuitable material away from the display. In a debate session at a school in Msheireb, a teacher can review each student's material first and then spotlight only the approved work.

Sign-in, security and IT controls

Teachers do not need new passwords or accounts. They can sign in with the Google or Microsoft account they already use through single sign-on, and rooms that do not need sign-in can use the walk-up option with no sign-in required.

IT staff can configure sharing settings, choose which devices are allowed to share, and limit sharing to the local network. These controls matter in a government ministry training room or a university seminar space where guest devices connect regularly.

Planning a SMART Mirror rollout in Qatar

Before ordering, confirm which SMART display models run SMART Mirror, since it is included with those that have embedded Android. Review the Wi-Fi in each room as well. Adaptive bandwidth and auto-recovery help teachers keep going through short network problems, but they do not replace a sound network design.

The manufacturer data available for SMART Mirror does not list operating temperature or dust ratings for the software, so the display's own environmental specifications apply. For rooms exposed to direct sun or dust, ask the SmartRooms Qatar team to confirm the display's rated operating range before you buy.

For schools and universities ordering several units, SmartRooms Qatar can quote for all rooms on one purchase order (LPO) or government tender, deliver to any of Qatar's 8 municipalities, and arrange professional installation after a free site survey. Quotations are usually issued within one working day. Request a quote with your room count, display models and room locations, and the team will confirm the details with you.