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MX165

Control
RS-232
Encoding
ASCII
RS-232
19200 baud, 8N1
Line ending
CRLF

Commands

12 commands
POWER2
POWER ON set powerstate=on
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POWER OFF set powerstate=standby
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VOLUME3
VOLUME UP set volume+3
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VOLUME DOWN set volume-3
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VOLUME SET set volume=%v
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MUTE2
MUTE ON set mute=on
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MUTE OFF set mute=off
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INPUT5
HDMI 1 set input=hdmi1
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HDMI 2 set input=hdmi2
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HDMI 3 set input=hdmi3
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HDMI 4 set input=hdmi4
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PC CARD set input=OPS
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Cheat sheet

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What it is

The SMART Board MX165 is an interactive classroom display built around SMART's iQ platform. It combines whiteboarding, presentation, and collaborative touch interaction for teaching spaces.

Specs

Resolution: 4K UHD (3840x2160)

Size: 55", 65", 75", 86"

Type: Interactive LCD display

Inputs: USB-C (x2), HDMI (x3 or x4), VGA (x1, some models), Audio In (3.5mm, some models), USB 3.0/3.2 Type-B (x3 or x4), USB 2.0 Type-A (x2 front, x1 side), USB 3.0 Type-A (x1 side), RJ45 (x2)

Mounting: VESA-approved mounts, SMART mobile stand, SMART floor stand

Setup

First Use: Connect power, flick ON switch, press Power button. Follow on-screen wizard: select language, country, timezone, date, time, name display, connect to network (if not wired), select Apps Library apps, tap Finish. Internet connection required for updates.

Video Optimization: Set connected computers to recommended resolutions and refresh rates. USB-C/HDMI: 3840x2160 @ 60Hz, 1920x1080 @ 60Hz. VGA: 1920x1080 @ 60Hz. Adjust computer video settings (zoom, crop, underscan, overscan) if image is cut off or doesn't fill screen.

Control: Front control panel: Power, Volume, Input Select, Menu, Freeze. Remote control: Power, Input, Home, Volume, Settings. RS-232: For room control systems.

Support

Tech Support Email: compliance@smarttech.com, smarttech.com/contactsupport

Power Cycle: Turn off: Press and hold Power button (front panel or remote) for 4-5 seconds. For some models, flick AC power inlet switch to OFF (O). Wait at least 30 seconds. Turn on: Flick AC power inlet switch to ON (I) or press Power button.

Factory Reset: iQ settings: Home > Settings > Diagnostics > Factory Reset. Display settings: Menu (front panel) > Recovery > Restore factory settings. Resets all options to default. For administrators only.

About this driver

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Revision
2
Updated
2026-11-11
Catalog date
2026-11-12
License
CC-BY-4.0