Can I Install Apps on an Interactive Display?

Yes. Most interactive flat panels run Android, which lets you install apps on an interactive display directly through the Google Play Store — the same way you would on a phone or tablet.

Some boards also support installing apps via APK files, though most organizations prefer to manage installations through approved channels. Either way, the ability to install apps on an interactive flat panel means your meeting room is not limited to whatever software came from the factory.

One thing to keep in mind: the Android version on an interactive flat panel is often customized for the large touchscreen interface. Not every phone app looks great on a 75-inch display. Apps designed for tablets tend to scale better. But for the apps most meeting rooms need — Zoom, Teams, whiteboarding, web browsing, document viewing — the Play Store has well-optimized options that work smoothly. The ease with which you can install apps on an interactive display is one of the things that separates a modern smart board from the proprietary, locked-down systems of a few years ago.

If you are setting up meeting rooms and want interactive flat panels that come with the Play Store ready to go out of the box, LonTon, as a professional manufacturer, can help. Every board ships with Android pre-installed and ready for your apps — no extra setup.