Bridgit [iPad]

Conference like you're in the same room

With the Bridgit app, you can collaborate effortlessly with local and remote meeting participants*. Use the app with your SMART Board interactive whiteboard or display to view content that is being presented and highlight or annotate over that content. You can create or join a meeting on your iPad with either a wi-fi or cellular network connection.

Features

Simple connection
Connect from anywhere, at any time, via your cellular network or wi-fi Internet connection

Intuitive toolbar
Access tools quickly and easily using on-screen toolbar

SMART product integration
Seamless integration with the SMART Board interactive whiteboard or display. Write directly onto meeting pages and interact simultaneously with local and remote meeting participants.

Real-time meetings
Create collaborative, real time meetings from an iPad or join existing meetings

View shared displays
View multiple displays shared by meeting participants

Write over shared displays
Highlight and annotate over any shared content for more effective communication

Remote Control
Control the host's shared display to demonstrate a solution or provide technical assistance

Voice bridge notification
Inform participants of the call-in information when creating the meeting (the SMART Bridgit server must be configured with third-party audio integration)

Group and private chat
Instant message with other meeting participants

Language support
The Bridgit app currently supports English

Easy exit
Simply press the Leave Meeting button to exit the meeting

*NOTE: Access to a SMART Bridgit server version 4.2 or later is required to use this app. For more information on Bridgit conferencing software, or to learn more about SMART Bridgit server software, visit smarttech.com/bridgit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the iPad Bridgit app support video and VoIP with other Bridgit participants?
At this time, the Bridgit iPad app does not support video or VoIP.

Is the app compatible with iPad 2 and Retina Display?
Yes, the app is compatible with all generations of iPad.

Will it work with my iPhone?
No. The Bridgit app has been designed specifically for the iPad to take advantage of the large viewing screen.

Can I share content from my iPad?
No. iPad users can view and contribute to shared content, but cannot share content from their iPad.

Do I need access to a SMART Bridgit Server to use the app?
Yes, access to a SMART Bridgit Server version 4.2 or later is required to use this app

Does Bridgit app for iPad support VPN connection?
As long as the iPad can reach the SMART Bridgit server with a TCP connection on the primary port (usually port 80), the app should work as expected.

Does the app support tunnelling through http proxy servers?
No. The Bridgit app for iPad does not support connections to SMART Bridgit server when the server or the app is behind an http proxy server.

I clicked on the link in the email invitation on my iPad, but this did not allow me to join the meeting. Why?
SMART Bridgit server version 4.2 does not support Bridgit app for iPad joining via an email invitation. iPad users need to open the app to join the meeting.

Is the information sent during a Bridgit meeting secure?
Yes. All communications made by Bridgit app for iPad are secured with 256 bit SSL encryption. In addition, a password can be added to each meeting that only allows users who know the password to join the meeting.