Check Your Technical Requirements

Technical requirements for Engageli will vary depending on whether you use the instructor application or browser to teach.

Application (For Instructors Only)

• Mac Requirements
• Microsoft PC Requirements
• Bandwidth Requirements

Browser (For Instructors, Co-instructors, TAs, and Learners)

Note: At this time, Engageli does not support Firefox or Safari. 

Application

Mac Requirements

Minimum specifications for Mac users:

• macOS version 10.15 or higher
• Quad-core Intel, Apple M1 or better CPU 
• 8GB RAM or more
• 2015 or newer hardware
• Microphone and webcam access

To locate your Mac specifications: 

1. Click the Apple icon on the top left of your screen.

2. Select 'About This Mac'.

Microsoft PC Requirements

Minimum specifications for Windows PC users:

• Windows 10
• Intel i5-6000 (or higher) or i7-6000 (or higher) CPU
• 8GB RAM or more
• 2015 or newer hardware
• Microphone and webcam access

To locate your Windows PC specification:

1. Click the Windows icon in the bottom-left corner to open the Start menu.

2. Click the gear icon and load Settings.

3. Select System and scroll down to the 'About' option.

Bandwidth Requirements

Minimum bandwidth: 

• 50 Kbps download per learner in the classroom, plus 16 kbps per open mic learner
  • 1 kbps = .001 Mbps
• 200 Kbps upload (for your video feed) plus 900 kbps to share your screen.

Browser

To join our classrooms through a web browser you will need:

• Latest operating system version for Windows OS, MacOS or Chrome OS 
• Updated Chrome or Edge browser
• Microphone and webcam access

• Make sure you select the correct device when you log in to Engageli

• Internet access with a good connection:
  • Minimum connection speed should be at least 2.5 Mbps
• Internet access with a lower speed connection using low bandwidth (mobile) mode:
  • Minimum connection speed should be at least 1.5mbps

For more information on using Engageli if you have low internet bandwidth or are using an older computer, click if you are an instructor teaching on a browser or the application, or if you are a learner.

 Need more help? Contact Support.