Embrava BlyncLight - Microsoft Teams Setup (Mac)

The "Embrava BlyncLight" is a device that is designed to allow those in the same room to quickly determine when you're on a call, busy or free to chat. "Embrava Connect" is the required software that allows the BlyncLight to sync with Microsoft Teams. The instructions below will help you install the required software and configure the BlyncLight with Microsoft Teams on a Mac.

1. Connect the Embrava BlyncLight to your Mac with the provided USB cable.

2. Launch Jamf Self Service, which can be found in the dock on any Parkland owned Mac.

Jamf Self-Service on the dock

3. Click Browse, then find and install "Embrava Connect".

embrava connect in jamf self-service.

4. Launch Embrava Connect.

If you are prompted to allow Embrava Connect to use Bluetooth, click Allow.

Applications folder.

5. Click Microsoft Teams to highlight it, ensure the box is checked, and click Connect at the bottom right of the window.

Select Teams, Ensure it is checked.

6. You will be prompted to sign in to Microsoft Teams. Click Continue with browser.

Continue With Browser

7. Your default web browser will open, and you will be prompted to sign in with your Parkland credentials. Enter your Parkland email and click Next.

Microsoft Login

8. At the next prompt, enter your Parkland credentials to complete the sign in process.

Parkland Login

9. A prompt will appear, asking for permission to open Embrava Connect. Click Open or Allow, depending on the web browser you are using.

You may now close your web browser.

10. Click OK in the bottom right of the window.

Click OK

The Embrava BlyncLight should now reflect your status in Microsoft Teams.

Note: Embrava Connect must be running in order for the BlyncLight to sync with Microsoft Teams.


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Doc ID:
124720
Owned by:
Caleb M. in Parkland College
Created:
2023-03-10
Updated:
2024-04-04
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