Changing Your Chromebox PIN
This article will provide the steps to reset your Chromebox PIN if you have forgotten or need to change it. Step 1 starts at the login screen as if you do not have access to your PIN but have your SSO password and MFA method. If you are already logged in and on your Desktop, you can skip to step 3. 1. On the user …
ActivSuite Apps on Your Chromebox
Starting in the 2025-2026 School Year, the familiar applications that used to be built into the Promethean Board are now built into the Chromebox attached to your panel! To get started using these new and improved apps, follow the steps in this guide. First, log in to your Chromebox as normal. Then, open the Ap…
Setting a PIN on your Chromebox
If you want to set or change a PIN on your Chromebox, you can follow the steps below. Select the round “Launcher” icon from the lower left corner of the screen, then select “Settings” In Settings, select “Privacy and Security” from the left side, then select “Lock Screen and sign-in” You will get pro…
ActivPanel and making your Password/Pin Code invisible to students
1. From the Locker, Click on ActivConnect Settings 2. Click on Security 3. Turn off the feature that says "Make passwords visible".
Accessing Morning Announcements
Morning announcements are streamed live via Boxcast. You can access the announcements from your Computer or on your ActivPanel via your Chromebox . 1. Using your Computer (connected to your ActivPanel) or the Chromebox , open Google Chrome. The Morning Announcements can be accessed via Staff Links - go.…
How to enable activhardwareservice if you cannot interact with your board
If your Promethean panel or Promethean board are not interacting, please follow these steps to enable activhardwareservice : Go to System Preferences and select Security & Privacy . Click the Privacy tab. Click the lock to make changes. * Select Accessibility . Find activhardwareservice in the li…
Verifying and Setting the Chromebox Sound Volume and Output
This article will walk you though verifying the settings of the sound volume and output location on your Chromebox or Chromebook. There are two ways to find your sound settings. The quickest way to determine if your volume is up is by tapping on the time in the bottom right corner of your screen and then interacti…

