Run a Polling @ McGill event from Slido Switcher

 Slido is McGill’s polling tool. Slido Switcher for PC and Mac is a free desktop app that allows you to seamlessly integrate Slido with your slides or any other presentation format (e.g., .pdf). Slido Switcher is especially useful if you are the sole presenter or using only one computer at your event. Using Switcher, you can display Slido polls or questions on your computer using another device as a remote control.

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Install Slido Switcher

1. Download Slido Switcher.

2. Install the application on your computer.

3. Launch the application.

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Control your presentation with another device

1. Launch Slido Switcher on the computer you are presenting with.

2. Log in to your Slido account.

3. Select your event.

4. Click Enable Remote Control.

   1. If remote control is enabled, the status will say Remote Control ON.

5. Go to Slido on another device.

6. Login to your Slido account.

7. Select the event you are presenting.

   1. Activate polls by pressing next to the poll.

   2. Press in the top-right corner of the screen to switch between your active poll, audience Q&A, and the presentation.

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Learn more:

• Slido documentation:

  • Administer Slido using mobile phone 

  • Slido Switcher: Switch between Slido and your presentation 

  • Troubleshoot Slido Switcher