A new device released by Republic Wireless at the beginning of 2018, called the Relay, was designed to provide children with a screenless communication device. The device gives kids more freedom, while giving parents’ peace of mind by providing a way to both locate and communicate with their children without the need for standard phones.
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The device, approximately 3 inches by 3 inches, has a simple one-button interface to maximize the ease of use. It is a durable device, both waterproof and drop-proof. For further simplicity, it includes a magnetic charger, eliminating the need for proper orientation that exists with many chargers.
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Republic Wireless’ priority with the Relay is safety. This communication device ensures privacy. The website writes, “we eliminated any requirement for phone numbers, and nixed all personal data storage on the device. These choices, along with parental setup and approval, protect kids from ‘stranger access’ and privacy invasion”. The Relay also includes both GPS tracking and a companion app that can be downloaded on a mobile phone. The app can be used to locate and communicate with the Relay with which it came. The Relay itself can communicate with either the companion app or the other Relays to which it is paired. Each group of Relays that is formed is controlled, permitting greater communication without sacrificing safety.
Republic Wireless is known for its Wi-Fi calling capabilities that they have developed for their mobile phones. They included this feature in the Relay, giving it the capability to function over both Wi-Fi and 4G LTE networks. Therefore, though the device appears to act like a walkie-talkie, it has a much wider range of communication.
Republic states that they are working to release some new features for the Relay. Eventually, they plan to enable Google Assistant on the device, permitting people to use it for more than simply calling. Republic wireless also says they are working to release “its own ‘app store’ where, in the upcoming months, parents can safely introduce kids to music, games, and an initial on-ramp to the vast information available on the Internet”.
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Though the Relay was designed primarily to address a need seen among children of younger ages, Republic recognizes the wider population it could serve. They advertise its usefulness for “outdoor enthusiasts”, “seniors”, and “teams”. However, there exists an even wider range of people that this device might be able to serve. Those with visual impairments, physical impairments, and cognitive impairments who are generally limited in their ability to access a flip or smart phone could potentially benefit from the Relay. With the device’s current capabilities, it could aid those in need of communicating, while also giving individuals increased independence and reducing the pressure placed on caretakers. With a simple push of a button, the Relay could be used to notify either a person with another Relay or the person with the companion application. Furthermore, because the Relay functions over Wi-Fi, it is not necessary for the users to have a SIM card from Republic Wireless, though for communication on the go, 4G LTE can be used. If the phone with the companion app and the Relay are connected to Wi-Fi, a message can always be quickly sent or received. Lastly, the new features that are being released in the coming months will increase the usefulness of the device for the visually, physically, and cognitively impaired. With connection to Google Assistant, the Relay could permit those who cannot drive to call for an Uber and those who cannot see to access audible directions to reach a desired location.
Though Republic has created a range of new communication opportunities through this device, there are a few limiting factors. First, because it can only communicate with other connected Relays or the phone with the paired companion app, the Relay does not truly replace a cellular phone. If a user wishes to communicate with someone, that person must either have a Relay or the companion app. Further, since the Relay does not store data for security reasons, the user must always have the Relay nearby and to be prepared to hear the message. As soon as a message is sent, the other devices will receive it, meaning that if the owner of a Relay or the companion app is not near the device, the message will not be heard. Lastly, the device does not have the capability to call 911, which could present problems if the user is faced with any danger that requires an emergency care response. If these needs were met by Republic Wireless, the Relay could enable the safe and crucial communication to which many populations currently do not have access.
The Relay can be purchased in packages of one, two, or three, or in any combination of these options. One Relay costs $99, two costs $149, and three costs $199. There is also a monthly service fee of $6.99 per Relay.
To learn more about the Relay visit their website at https://relaygo.com/.
Written by: Adrienne Hawkes
With NetSupport School in a Mac environment, teachers have a myriad of tools at their disposal to deliver learning that engages and involves their students, while simultaneously ensuring their online safety and the smooth running of lessons.
Teachers can connect from a Mac device to students using a full mix of different platforms including Mac, Chromebooks*, Windows, iOS and Android, plus the teacher can connect to a Mac student from any device/platform. App notoriously slowed macs download.
Manage
- Ask students to register at the start of each lesson – the teacher can request standard and custom information from each student at the start of a lesson.
- Lock or blank students’ screens to gain attention.
- Lock/unlock students’ Mice and Keyboards – by default, a graphic will appear on the student workstation, informing them that their mouse and keyboard is locked.
- Hand out and automatically collect files with each student’s details appended.
- Transfer documents and resources to all or selected students in a single action. It is also possible to copy files and directories between two students.
- Power Management – power on or off, log in/log out or reboot classroom computers.
- Flexible range of options for connecting to the required student machines: assign machines to a designated room; or, dependent on the naming convention used for your machines, a fixed list of machines or match by partial machine name.
Instruct and Demonstrate
- Show the Tutor’s desktop to all or selected students to help emphasise key learning points.
- Open a chat session that all or selected students can join, enter their comments and share with the rest of the class.
- Send an attention-grabbing message or instruction to all / selected students. The message will be displayed in a dialog on the student screens and will remain until the user closes the dialog or the specified time limit expires.
- Remote control the student’s screen to instruct or remedy activity. Plus, using ‘share’ and ‘watch’ mode, the tutor and/or student can enter keystrokes and mouse movements.
- Screen Capture a students screen, saving the image in a file for later review along with the machine and student details.
Monitor
- Monitor the entire class or individual students via crystal clear thumbnails of each connected students’ screen, providing a quick and easy method for monitoring student activity in a single view. An icon is displayed on each student thumbnail indicating which website/application the student is currently using.
- Zoom in for an optimised high-definition view.
- Monitor and control application use – includes options to minimise or close open applications.
- Monitor and restrict internet use.
Assess
- Send an instant survey or request for feedback to all/selected students to help gauge if the students have understood the content covered during the lesson. The teacher sends a question together with a selection of pre-defined responses, and when the students respond, the results are displayed in real time in percentages and as a bar chart. The surveys can be saved and re-used again.
Technical benefits
- Locate machines across any number of TCP/IP subnets.
- Accelerate Browse option available when searching for a large number of machines.
- Low Bandwidth Mode available for network environments where low data usage is a priority. Ideal for optimizing wireless network performance.
- Optimize network performance by increasing or decreasing the thumbnail refresh rate.
- The Support Tool provides school technicians access to all the system data to help diagnose and fix any problems.
System requirements
Mac: Processor: Intel Only | Operating System: Mac OS X 10.10 through to 10.15. 64bit Support.
(Administrator password required to complete this installation.)
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Installation and configuration
The MacOS agent can be installed remotely on the MacOS clients, meaning no manual installations. Read our Installation Guide for more information.
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*To establish a connection between the teacher and Chrome students, the NetSupport Name & Connectivity Server (NCS Gateway) must be installed (via the ‘main Windows download’ option). Read our Installation Guide for more information.
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