If you're the IT administrator for your district, please follow steps 1-4 in this Installer Guide before continuing here.
To start the web-based Onboarding guide, click here.
Important note: Insert the Merlyn USB before powering on the Chromebook. The USB dongle could be ignored by ChromeOS if it is plugged in after the boot process. We are currently working on a solution for this issue.
What you will need:
Download links: Merlyn Chrome Extension and Merlyn Companion App
For the best experience, we recommend Chromebooks include the following specifications:
- Minimum 8 GB Ram
- Intel i series or AMD Ryzen series processor
- Chrome OS 118+
Once the extension is downloaded and installed, our Onboarding Guide will automatically launch. You can also access the Onboarding Guide at any time here: https://portal.merlyn.org/onboarding
Installing the Chrome Extension
Step 1
Choose your region and select "Next" in the lower right-hand corner.
Step 2
Log in with your district credentials using either Google or Microsoft.
Step 3
A confirmation page will be displayed; click Next in the lower right-hand corner to continue.
Step 4
Plug in your USB connector and press "Next" in the lower right-hand corner.
Step 5
If you already have the extension installed, you will see this page.
Otherwise, you'll be taken to the Chrome Extension store to install that now. Return to the onboarding tab once that's installed.
Companion Application
Step 6
Click "Download" to launch the Google Play Store and install the application.
Step 7
Once the app is installed, launch it from your start menu to Grant Permissions needed for Merlyn to function.
Click on Grant Permission to the right of all three boxes shown here.
Step 8
As each permission windows pop up, click on Merlyn and then click on any sliders to allow the required permissions.
Step 9
Click Agree to continue.
Step 10
Click where it shows Merlyn Off on this Accessibility window to toggle on the "Use Merlyn" permission slider.
Step 11
Click Allow to continue with the final permissions needed for the application to function.
Step 12
When all permissions have been granted, your window should look like this. Minimize the Merlyn application window to continue with the Onboarding guide in your browser.
Additional Permissions
Step 13
Click on Grant Permissions to launch a separate pairing matrix that will allow your Merlyn remote to function.
Step 14
Click on Pair for all three boxes shown here to grant remote permissions.
Step 15
As each window comes up, click on Merlyn at the top of the box and click Connect in the lower right to grant the necessary permissions.
Step 16
Choose Allow while visiting the site to grant Merlyn access to the microphone for Voice Commands.
Step 17
Once those have been granted, all three boxes should show a green check mark to confirm Merlyn is ready to use!
Integrations
Google Classroom can be integrated quickly within our Teacher Toolkit!
Now, the teacher is ready to use their Merlyn!
If you have any additional questions, please check our FAQs or send us a support request.
