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Key Digital KD-BYOD4K Provides Complete Wireless Presentation Solution for the Classroom
— Game-changing Wireless Presentation Gateway,
now with Chromecast support, allows simple yet sophisticated Wi-Fi content
casting from laptops, tablets and smartphones, ideal for the return of
in-person education — MOUNT VERNON, NY, July 22,
2021 – The KD-BYOD4K Wireless Presentation Gateway from Key Digital – a leading
manufacturer of professional distributed video and control system equipment – is
an affordable, simple-to-operate, all-in-one collaborative learning solution
for education facilities ramping up to the return of in-person learning. The innovative
KD-BYOD4K is a complete, single-chassis Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) collaboration
device, allowing dedicated and adjunct faculty, guest teachers and students to cast
content contact-free to any designated display or projector via Wi-Fi from laptops,
tablets and smartphones for big-screen presentation and for group learning and
review. The KD-BYOD4K readily accommodates a high definition wireless
connection from all major operating platforms – Windows and Mac OS via the
dedicated KDPlay™ system application, from Chromebooks via Google Chromecast, from
Android via Chromecast or the KDPlay app and from iOS devices via Apple AirPlay.
Ideally suited for
classroom, auditorium, learning lab, and other educational environments, the KD-BYOD4K’s simplified initial setup can be
completed in under 10 minutes. The KDPlay™ app can be quickly loaded onto students’
or faculty members’ laptops from the KD-BYOD4K unit’s web page or by simply
plugging in the included KDPlay Flash™ USB dongle for auto launch. The KDPlay
Android app is a fast download away from content casting for Android devices
not supporting Chromecast, and the KD-BYOD4K offers direct native support for AirPlay
and Chromecast. For hybrid classrooms, remote students or guest contributors
can be accommodated by bridging in a Zoom or similar connection via a connected
laptop. Multiple teachers and
students may present and cast content simultaneously without the hassle of
wires, effectively breaking down the barriers previously encountered when
switching between and incorporating multiple formats and operating systems. Up
to four presenters may share content simultaneously using the
automatically-adjusting screen layout. KD-BYOD4K features
annotation, moderator management, and touchscreen and mouse control for a true
interactive experience. Overlay tools are employed on the annotation and white
board screens for real-time collaboration featuring screen captures that are
downloadable via QR codes or through the unit’s web browser GUI. Moderator
management allows an instructor to start and stop casting from selected devices
via the convenient, collapsible KDPlay dock on the side of the display, which
features content thumbnail previews and names of paired devices. Utilizing
touchscreen and mouse forwarding features, the KD-BYOD4K allows a connection by
USB to the unit for point-and-click functionality for the desired casted content
– this feature also works with up to four presenters at once. “Key Digital developed
the KD-BYOD4K to solve the real-world needs of end users for wireless content
casting,” said Masha Lakhter, Key Digital COO. “Education facilities have
unique challenges and the KD-BYOD4K uniquely offers the exact combination of capabilities
needed for flexible, reliable, high-quality performance. It’s simple and
intuitive for faculty and students alike, requiring little or no technical
support by facility IT managers. It’s also remarkably affordable which is important
in education where budgets have been stretched thin by the impact of the COVID
pandemic.” Web GUI administration
allows access via LAN to the unit setup, moderator, and security tools on the web
browser interface. Support documents and app downloads are also all available
through this administrator web GUI. KD-BYOD4K’s dual network ports enable
access via public and private networks, including internet access, without
compromising security. With POE the device may be powered using its POE
supported LAN port. KD-BYOD4K outputs at
4K/UHD to the display allowing optimal clarity of fine resolution data content.
Audio of the casted devices is de-embedded at the unit’s analog L/R audio
connector for ease of integration with audio amplification and mixing systems. While the KD-BYOD4K is
full-featured on its own, it’s part of Key Digital’s comprehensive hardware and
software ecosystem of Presentation Solutions when extended capabilities are
needed, integrating with a product family including presentation switchers, multi-format
video switchers with HDBaseT extender transmitters, and HDBaseT receivers with
multi-format video outputs and audio de-embedding, video tiling processors and USB
cameras. The KD-BYOD4K complete
wireless presentation solution is priced at $699 (U.S.) and is available
in-stock from Key Digital and authorized resellers. Learn more about Key
Digital at keydigital.org. Visit the KD-BYOD4K
product page here. Download the KD-BYOD4K
for Education brochure here. …ends 682
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Caption 1: The Key Digital KD-BYOD4K Wireless Presentation Gateway front panel Photo
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Caption 2: The Key Digital KD-BYOD4K Wireless Presentation Gateway rear panel Photo
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Caption 3: The Key Digital KD-BYOD4K Wireless Presentation Gateway allows
on-screen annotation and markup though mouse and touchscreen support for up to
four users simultaneously, facilitating group learning and interactive teaching
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Caption 4: The Key Digital KD-BYOD4K Wireless Presentation Gateway allows up to
four participants to cast content with its automatically-adjusting screen layout
About Key Digital®
Led by the “Father of DVD”, Mike Tsinberg, Key Digital® is an InfoComm, CEDIA, CES, and NAHB award winning manufacturer of professional distributed video and control system equipment.
Since 1999, Key Digital has lead the constantly evolving A/V industry by designing products that deliver industry leading quality, performance, and reliability to corporate, bar & restaurant, digital signage, education, government, and house of worship applications.
Key Digital products are designed and engineered in-house in Mount Vernon, NY. Superior quality, ease-of-installation, and versatility are the result of strenuous research, development, and testing. Expertise and unparalleled knowledge have created a unique hardware-software suite solution ideal for the consultants, designers, and installation firms of the A/V industry. Key Digital® is known to deliver best-in-class products based on quality, performance, and reliability.
For more information, visit our webpage at http://www.keydigital.com.
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