Downloads for Audience Response Systems

Downloads for Your Audience Response System

Whether you’re looking for an old polling program you bought five years ago, or a cool sound to go with your countdown clock, we have it here. And while you’re here, get the documentation, instruction cards, or just study up on the requirements of the software we offer.

Looking for the new EZ-VOTE Connect download?

Legacy Software

We no longer support the Legacy software and cannot provide new license activations. If you still have the old license, you can freely transfer it to a new machine. Learn more in this article’s “Pre-2017 EZ-VOTE 2 License Activation” section in our Knowledge Base.

Specifications

Operating Environment/Prerequisites

  • Windows 10 and higher (32 & 64 Bit)
  • MS Office 2016 and higher (32 & 64 Bit)
  • MS .NET 4.6, MS Installer 5
  • Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 3GHz or better
  • USB Port (2.0 and up)
  • 400MB Installation + Your Data

Other Requirements

  • Compatible with FIPS encryption.
  • Must be able to communicate with our HID USB device (our device has no memory, or auto-run capability).
  • Installation requires one-time/temporary admin privileges, or IT-supervised install.
  • One-time license activation (per computer, per user) requires internet, otherwise the desktop software and hardware work completely offline.

EZ-VOTE Connect End-User License Agreement

Feel free to download our End-User License Agreement (EULA) in PDF format.

EZ-VOTE Connect EULA

EZ-VOTE Connect End-User License Agreement (EULA)

Wireless Protocol Security Statement

Meridia Wireless Protocol Security Statement

We use a secure, proprietary protocol to communicate between the receiver (antenna) and the keypads. There are over a half-dozen security features our system actively employs to protect the integrity of the communication between the keypads and the receiver/computer.

The latest EZ-VOTE 5S keypads and EXT-S base receivers are also using a new “Dynamic Session ID” protection which changes the communication between the keypads and the base every 30 milliseconds.

Learn more by downloading the Wireless Protocol Security Statement below.

Keypad Display Notifications

Keypad Display Notifications

Quick Start guide to Meridia keypad notifications and icons.

EZ-VOTE 5 Display Notifications

EZ-VOTE 5 Keypad Display Operations

Simplified (1 page) guide to the confirmation display operations on the EZ-VOTE 5 keypad.

CloudVOTE Architecture Diagram

CloudVOTE Architecture Diagram

Audience Response System (ARS) Architecture Diagram

Audience Response System (ARS) Architecture Diagram

Hardware Warranty: All of our keypads have at least 3 years of warranty, with the EZ-VOTE HD model having 6 years. Please refer to the System Sales page for more details about each keypad.

Return Policy: By purchasing an audience response system (“System”) from Meridia, you agree to the return policy as follows: Meridia will accept returns within two (2) weeks of receipt of the system minus a minimum restocking fee of 25% depending on the amount of system configuration performed on purchased system(s). After the two-week period, customer assumes and accepts the purchase as final.

Misc Apps & Files

[ProVOTE Classic] USB Serial Port Device Drivers

Driver Downloads

Zip file folder icon ProVOTE Classic USB drivers for Windows 32/64bit systems

Merge Identical Reports

Merge Tool allows merging multiple EZ-VOTE “Results by Question” reports. Learn more in our Knowledge Base.
The same function is included in the latest version of EZ-VOTE Connect (PowerPoint Plugin), under the Reports menu.

Merge Tool

Merge Tool allows merging multiple EZ-VOTE “Results by Question” reports.
Learn more in our Knowledge Base.

TeamViewer QuickSupport Remote Desktop App

Download the TeamViewer QuickSupport remote control app, so that our Support staff can access your computer (with your permission, of course).
TeamViewer QuickSupport Download

Countdown Sounds for your PowerPoint Presentation

Download a fun countdown (clock) sound in ‘wave’ (WAV) format that you can import into your presentation.

The sound will be automatically tied to the countdown and will start and end with the clock starting and ending. Keep in mind that even a 30-second sound will end at the end of a 10-second countdown.

16-second, gameshow countdown

10-second, high-pitch countdown

10-second, increasing pitch countdown

8-second, dance countdown

7-second, wooden clock countdown

Hourglass – Simple Countdown Timer

Chris Dziemborowicz made a very useful, simple yet powerful timer/countdown that you can use in conjuction with our TownVOTE or other voting apps where a counter is needed, but missing.

Hourglass Countdown Timer
Hourglass Countdown Timer

Manuals & Instructions

Below you will find a short list of useful information, PDF and PP Slideshow downloads. Head over to our Knowledge Base for more extensive database of information, helpful articles and downloadable content.

Download the EZ-VOTE Connect Quick Start Guide and set out to create your first interactive slides.

Download the CloudVOTE Quick Start Guides and import your first presentation to the cloud. You can run a mobile or hybrid meeting in under 10 minutes.

CloudVOTE Presenter/Content Manager Tips (PDF):
This is great for a quick reference, review and/or print. The PPTX below is more interactive, if you prefer that format.

CloudVOTE Presenter/Content Manager Tips (PDF)

 

CloudVOTE Presenter/Content Manager Tips (PPTX):
Use the PPTX file for your training, but yo can also import it to CloudVOTE as a test – it has some interactive/question slides in that you can practice with during your first Slide Review process.

CloudVOTE Presenter/Content Manager Tips (PPTX)

 

CloudVOTE Participant Tips UPDATED (PDF):
As a Presenter, you should still know everything your Participants need to know in order to have a great experience. Study this guide and feel free to share it with your audience, too.

CloudVOTE Participant Tips UPDATED (PDF)

 

CloudVOTE Participant Management (PDF)
Learn how to create and manage Participants, create Participant Groups, which you associate with an individual Template to make sure that only your selected Participants can access your session.

CloudVOTE Participant Management (PDF)

Download the CloudVOTE Event Best Practices to ensure success and be prepared for a possible troubleshooting in case of disruption.

CloudVOTE Online & Hybrid Event Best Practices (PDF):

CloudVOTE Online & Hybrid Event Best Practices (PDF)

 

You can also learn more in our Knowledge Base

TownVOTE User Guide

Download the user manual for the newest version of TownVOTE (v3.1) here. TownVOTE is now a part of the EZ-VOTE Connect suite, not a separate download.

TownVOTE 3.1 User Guide

Moderator’s Handbook – Town Meeting Best Practices

Town Meeting moderators can download this quick guide with Do’s and Don’ts when using electronic voting systems.

Moderator’s Handbook – Town Meeting Best Practices

Town Meeting Clicker Voting Instructions

Download the instructions on how to vote at your Town Meeting.

Town Meeting Clicker Voting Instructions

Game Suite QuickStart Guide

Download the QuickStart Guider for the EZ-TRIVIA, EZ-CATEGORIES and EZ-SCHOLAR interactive team games. Then download and practice with the game templates below.

EZ-VOTE Connect Game Suite QuickStart Guide

Below are some starter slides for you to download.  They give basic instructions for your audience on use of the keypads.  They are free and editable, so you can use them as they are or just take the parts you want.
We also included some tips on how to get the most out of the system, what to do and what not to do, as well as some high-res images of the keypads to incorporate into your own instructions.

 

Feel free to download a customizable Keypad Collection Poster below. You can post it near the exits, or directly on the collection bins/boxes that you should place near the exits in case people leave the venue early, or if there’s no process of collecting the keypads otherwise.

This is how our client, 7th Day Adventists church used a similar banner:

Keypad Collection and Dropoff
Click on the image for a bigger version.

Below are basic trivia templates for you to download. They are free and editable, so you can use them as they are, modify them, or just take the parts you want/need.
Keep in mind that some templates must retain certain structure to work. For example, a 3×3 Categories (“Jeopardy”) template must have a total of 12 slides, where:

  • Slide #1 = Category 1 title slide
  • Slides #2 – 4 = Category 1 questions (3 slides)
  • Slide #5 = Category 2 title slide
  • Slides #6 – 8 = Category 2 questions (3 slides)
  • Slide #9 = Category 3 title slide
  • Slides #10 – 12 = Category 3 questions (3 slides)

Categories ("Jeopardy") Geography Trivia Template

3×3 geography quiz template for EZ-CATEGORIES (“Jeopardy”) trivia game. Correct answers are in the Notes.


Categories ("Jeopardy") Generic Trivia Template

PPTX file icon3×3 generic quiz template for EZ-CATEGORIES (“Jeopardy”) trivia game in EZ-VOTE Connect Suite.


Scholar ("Are You Smarter Than a 5th-Grader") Generic Trivia Template

PPTX file iconGeneric EZ-SCHOLAR (“Are You Smarter Than a 5th-Grader”) trivia game template.


Generic Trivia Template

PPTX file iconGeneric EZ-TRIVIA game template in EZ-VOTE Connect Suite.

User Guide

This is an older User Guide for EZ-VOTE 2. We no longer update it, so you might find portions of it not applicable to EZ-VOTE Connect, but in general, the PowerPoint integration and basic functionality will be covered in this document.

EZ-VOTE User Guide

Complete (PDF) User Guide

Cheat Sheet

EZ-PRESENTER Operator Cheat Sheet

JPG icon A quick reference sheet for EZ-PRESENTER operator.

Download the Audience Response Event Checklist to make the most out of your event with audience response clickers and software.

Audience Response Event Checklist (PDF):

Audience Response Event Checklist (PDF)

 

You can also learn more in our Knowledge Base

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