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Setting up your iPad to work with Reading Assistant

Follow these steps to set up your iPad to work with Reading Assistant

Please review our Technical Requirements article before setting up your device.

If you are looking for information on MDM settings jump to Recommended iPad Mobile Device Management (MDM) Settings

1. Ensure you are using Safari.

On iPads, Reading Assistant works only with Safari.  If your browser displays a message that you need to update your browser, then update your browser by following the prompts on the screen. If the message is still displayed after you update the browser, try clearing your browser cache and cookies.

2. Always Allow the Microphone

To avoid access issues, we encourage you to enable the Safari browser to Always Allow use of the microphone.

Scroll down to "Settings for Websites" and click Microphone

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Choose Allow to allow the use of the microphone without permission every time you visit a website. 

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3. Install the Latest iOS Version
Reading Assistant performs best on an iPad with the most current iOS version or up to two prior versions. To install, make sure your device is plugged in and connected to the Internet. Then, follow these steps:

Go to Settings > General > Software Update
Tap Download and Install

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Recommended iPad Mobile Device Management (MDM) Settings

If your district uses a mobile device management (MDM) solution to manage your iPad device network, these standard settings will help ensure that Amira Learning runs smoothly.

Setting

What to Do

Why it Matters

Notes

Default Browser

Set Safari as the only browser (disable browser changes or block Chrome)

On iPads, Amira only works in Safari. Other browsers may cause audio or login issues.

Requires supervised devices

Siri Suggestions in Safari

Turn off Safari Suggestions

Optional, but may help reduce mic-related pop-ups

No supervision required

Pop-Up Blocker

Keep Safari's pop-up blocker ON

Prevents distractions from ads or other websites during reading sessions

Cannot override if student set manually

Cookies

Make sure Safari cookies are allowed

Prevents login issues and session timeouts if cookies are blocked

Sets Safari to Always Allow cookies and prevents users from re-enabling Block All Cookies

Software Updates

Set minimum iPad OS version (e.g., 17.0) and schedule regular updates

Staying current helps prevent audio routing and browser bugs

Requires supervised devices

Remote Restart

Enable the ability to remotely restart iPads

If audio stops working, this allows a quick reset without needing classroom help

Requires supervised devices