Voice Setup
Synappx Meeting supports hands-free operation*. Using Amazon's Alexa-enabled devices, you can control PowerPoint presentations, SHARP Pen Software and display power and inputs. When voice operation is enabled, you can also end the meeting with a voice command. The application will disconnect MirrorOp, end the web conference session and close the Synappx Meeting Assistant.
Configuration Steps:
1. Enable voice for the target workspace in the Synappx Meeting Admin Portal.
a. From the Workspaces tab, select the target workspace.
b. Register the display for voice control by selecting the toggle (teal colour) indicates voice control is enabled).
2. Connect an Alexa-enabled device to the internet. Enable the "My Sharp" skill for Amazon Alexa with the organisation's Amazon account.
3. Enable the “My Sharp” skill for Amazon Alexa with the organisation's Amazon account.
4. Open the Synappx Meeting application on a Windows PC.
5. Start an ad hoc meeting by selecting Meet now and the target meeting workspace (workspaces need to be registered and licensed prior to completing this step). [View Image]
6. Select the voice icon (microphone) on the Synappx Meeting Assistant. The device registration screen will open. [View Image]
7. Register the device by stating the pairing PIN number. [View Image] Upon successful pairing, the Alexa-enabled speaker is mapped to the target workspace. [View Image] Repeat for each workspace. Once the device is mapped, users can simply select the voice icon to use voice control during the meeting. (Voice operation is available when the meeting is started with the Synappx Meeting app.) [View Image]
Device registration dialog
Admin: Alexa, ask Sharp to register device.
Alexa: To register device, say pin number.
Admin: 563522 (a unique pin will be given per session)
Alexa: The device is registered.
To disconnect the Alexa-enabled device from the room, say "Alexa, open My Sharp to unregister the device." For a full list of voice commands, please go to the voice operation page.
*Voice control not available in Europe.