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Control All Your Displays from One Simple Dashboard

ViewSonic Manager™ and Manager Advanced™

Tired of running all over campus to manage your devices? ViewSonic Manager is here to help IT administrators like you. It’s a powerful and easy-to-use tool that lets you control all your ViewSonic displays from a single, central dashboard.

ViewSonic Manager™ FREE Software Features

ViewSonic Manager is our free software that comes with compatible ViewSonic® displays.
It’s perfect for handling all the essentials of your IT team.

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Urgent Alert CAP Messaging
Send urgent notifications across the campus quickly. By integrating with school alert systems via third-party Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) messaging, Manager helps keep your campus informed.

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Remote Commands
Handle everything from one place. You can turn devices on or off, adjust the volume, lock screens, and push software updates without ever leaving your desk.

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App Management
Create a consistent experience for everyone. Easily hide or show certain apps to make sure every device has the right set of tools for your school or district.

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Easy Device Enrollment
Quickly add devices with a PIN, serial number, or QR code. Need to set up many at once? Batch enrollment makes mass setup simple.

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Cloud-Based Access
Remotely access and manage devices from anywhere, with no software installation needed. All you need is a web browser and a myViewBoard® account.

Manage Your Fleet from Your Phone

ViewSonic Manager works right from your phone, at no extra cost. Open it in any mobile browser, with no app to download. Add a shortcut to your home screen for one-tap access, then run your whole fleet on the move. Remote commands, alerts, app management and device enrollment all come with you, from any hallway on campus.

ViewSonic Manager Advanced™
UPGRADED Software Features

ViewSonic Manager Advanced is our upgraded, subscription-based software that unlocks even more powerful features for total device control.

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Make Your IT Job a Whole Lot Easier

Spend less time running around and more time getting things done. Manager Advanced gives you the tools to handle tasks remotely and efficiently.

  • Job Scheduling
    Plan ahead and automate your day, or year! Schedule apps to launch or devices to power on and off at specific times. It saves time and keeps your campus running smoothly.
  • Remote Desktop
    Solve problems from anywhere. Need to troubleshoot a display in a classroom? Just access it remotely from your computer to diagnose and fix the issue in minutes.

Set Up Devices Your Way

Ensure every display on campus is consistent, secure, and ready for use. You have full control over what users can see and do.

  • User Management
    Decide who does what. You can give specific team members permission to schedule tasks or manage content, keeping your system organized and secure.
  • ViewSonic Software Setup
    Install and update ViewSonic apps from afar for faster and easier device management. For example, you can remotely change settings for AirSync and other ViewSonic software, right from your computer.

Multimedia Broadcast Across Campus

Need to get the word out fast? Send announcements using text, images, and videos to all your screens at once. You can broadcast them immediately or schedule them for the perfect time.

User Management

A Permissions function allows you to assign role-based permissions and user access for various features and devices (device enrollment, media management, job creation, etc.). This allows you to easily maintain and control the different panel needs of various administrators and staff with a clearly defined set of permissions – the right users have the right access to the right devices.

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Multimedia Broadcast

Remotely broadcast pictures or videos to enrolled devices in full screen or use zones to display multiple pieces of media at once. This feature can be used for dedicated digital signage displays around campus (lunch menus, school branding), or sending messages to ViewBoard® displays in classrooms (bell schedules, school announcements and news).

Comprehensive Android™ EDLA Device Management  

Enhance EDLA device management and signage capability for schools with Google Admin Console 

ViewSonic Manager™ and Manager Advanced™ offer full support for Android™ EDLA-certified devices. Designed to complement the Google Admin Console, Manager adds robust hardware control and digital signage capabilities to EDLA environments. While Google Admin streamlines app and user management, Manager and Manager Advanced empowers IT teams with centralized control over display settings, device status, broadcasts, and more—delivering a complete solution for managing EDLA devices from both a software and hardware perspective.

In addition, IT admin can effectively manage EDLA devices via a number of powerful features such as:

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EDLA User Management

With Manager Advanced licenses, you can add, delete, and manage EDLA device user profiles. Admins can also control user creation directly on the device.

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Profile Management

Configure wireless network settings, device startup and shutdown, and device security settings using the New/Classic switch in the app list management sections.

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Ensure Use of District-Approved Apps

Standardize apps across campus with the ability to hide or show Google Play and other non-teaching tools on your displays.

Made for Android™ EDLA Devices

ViewSonic Manager™ and Manager Advanced™ offer full support for Android™ EDLA-certified devices. Designed to complement the Google Admin Console, Manager adds robust hardware control and digital signage capabilities to EDLA environments. While Google Admin streamlines app and user management, Manager and Manager Advanced empowers IT teams with centralized control over display settings, device status, broadcasts, and more—delivering a complete solution for managing EDLA devices from both a software and hardware perspective.

To see device compatibility with various Manager and Manager Advanced features, click below.

Made for Android™ EDLA Devices

ViewSonic Manager™ and Manager Advanced™ offer full support for Android™ EDLA-certified devices. Designed to complement the Google Admin Console, Manager adds robust hardware control and digital signage capabilities to EDLA environments. While Google Admin streamlines app and user management, Manager and Manager Advanced empowers IT teams with centralized control over display settings, device status, broadcasts, and more—delivering a complete solution for managing EDLA devices from both a software and hardware perspective.

To see device compatibility with various Manager and Manager Advanced features, click below.

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Job Scheduling

A Jobs function streamlines your workflow by creating scheduled tasks ahead of time such as powering down or restarting displays, setting passwords for specific devices, updating firmware, broadcasting playlists and more. Scheduling power off not only saves on electricity bills, but it also helps to extend the life span of your displays and devices.

Remote Desktop

Enables IT to provide support from a single location. With a central dashboard for remote troubleshooting, IT admins have easy access to their school’s devices that not only saves time for themselves, but reduces downtime for teachers and students.

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Compatible ViewSonic Devices

ViewSonic Manager is included with the following ViewSonic solutions:

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ViewBoard Interactive Displays

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CDE Commercial Displays

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Direct View LED Displays

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High School Principal Broadcasts Positivity with ViewSonic Manager Advanced and ViewBoard Interactive Displays

Features and Options

Features Manager Manager Advanced
Cloud Storage
1GB 15GB
QR Code Enrollment
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WiFi SSID Push
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Full Device Control & Monitoring
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App Management
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Remote Firmware Update
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Message Broadcast
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API Integration
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Urgent Alert Broadcast
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Mobile Option
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System Backup & Restore
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Multimedia Broadcast with Zones
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Device Profiles
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File Transfer
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Job Scheduling
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Remote Desktop
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User Permissions Management
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Activity Log and Usage Report
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Options
Free

1-Year Single Panel Package (MVBM_ADV_1Y01)

3-Year Single Panel Package (MVBM_ADV_3Y01)

5-Year Single Panel Package (MVBM_ADV_5Y01)

7-Year Single Panel Package (MVBM_ADV_7Y01)

To see device compatibility with various Manager and Manager Advanced features, click below.

 

*Actual performance and results may vary depending on system configuration, installation, and operating conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ViewSonic Manager?

ViewSonic Manager is a cloud-based device management platform included with compatible ViewSonic displays. It lets IT admins monitor device — status, push firmware updates and control settings remotely across a school or district. Because it comes standard with those displays, districts get centralized management without buying separate software.

What is ViewSonic Manager Advanced and which features require a paid license?

ViewSonic Manager Advanced is the paid tier of ViewSonic Manager. It adds features beyond the free version, including:

  • Advanced task automation: Schedule device tasks in advance and use Jobs, a scheduling tool with a calendar view, to set when automated tasks run.
  • Digital signage: Broadcast messages and multimedia across your entire fleet.
  • Granular permissions and roles: Give specific staff role-based access to certain tools and displays.

The free tier covers basic monitoring and updates. Manager Advanced is built for districts that need deeper control across large device fleets

What’s the difference between ViewSonic Manager and Manager Advanced?

ViewSonic Manager is the free, included platform for basic device monitoring and updates. Manager Advanced is the paid upgrade that adds — advanced task automation, digital signage and role-based permissions for larger or more complex deployments. Both manage the same ViewBoard devices, so upgrading never requires new hardware.

Can I manage ViewSonic displays from my phone?

Yes. ViewSonic Manager works in any mobile browser, so IT admins can manage their entire display fleet from a phone with no app to — download. Add a shortcut to your home screen for one-tap access. Mobile access is included with both Manager and Manager Advanced at no extra cost.

Which device management software can remotely monitor and update school displays?

ViewSonic Manager remotely monitors ViewBoard displays and pushes firmware updates from a central dashboard. IT admins can check device — status, schedule updates and troubleshoot issues without visiting each classroom. It’s included with compatible ViewSonic displays, so districts don’t need third-party software to manage their display fleet.

What should IT admins look for in device management software for schools?

School IT teams should look for remote monitoring, centralized firmware updates, multi-site control and minimal setup time. The software — should scale from a single classroom to an entire district. ViewSonic Manager covers these core needs and comes included with compatible ViewSonic displays, reducing the need for extra tools.

What is school device management software and why does it matter?

School device management software lets IT teams monitor, update and troubleshoot classroom technology from one dashboard instead of — visiting each device in person. It saves time, reduces downtime and helps keep devices secure and current. For districts managing hundreds of displays, this centralized control is essential for efficient IT operations.

Can ViewSonic Manager manage displays across multiple schools or districts?

Yes. ViewSonic Manager gives IT admins a single dashboard to monitor and manage ViewBoard displays across multiple schools or an entire — district. Admins can group devices by location, push updates in bulk and check status remotely, so there’s no need to manage each building separately.

Does ViewSonic Manager support remote firmware updates and monitoring?

Yes. ViewSonic Manager lets IT admins push firmware updates and monitor device health remotely, without visiting each classroom. Admins — see device status, connectivity and update history from one dashboard. This keeps ViewBoard displays current and cuts the time IT teams spend on manual maintenance.

Is ViewSonic Manager included free with ViewBoard purchases?

Yes. ViewSonic Manager comes included with every compatible ViewSonic display, including ViewBoard interactive displays, at no extra cost. It covers core device monitoring, firmware updates and remote management. Districts that need more advanced tools can upgrade to ViewSonic — Manager Advanced for an additional license fee.