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Communicator 5 product support

Setting up your device with Communicator 5 for the first time or looking for support and training guidance? Find video tutorials, how-to guides, software downloads, manuals and other useful resources.

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Get started

If you are just getting started with Communicator 5 software, these videos will help guide you through the set up process.

Step 1: Introduction

Meet Communicator 5

Step 2: Get set up

Configure caregivers settings

Create a new user

Choose the communication level

Step 3: Personalise for access

Edit the homepage

Send/Receive phone/text messages

Set up email

Add music to media player

Program a remote control

Step 4: Communicate

Add speaking with phrases

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Back up or restore a user

Add speaking with phrases

Sign into Microsoft accounts

Sign into Gmail Using 0Auth 2.0

Training resources

We offer many additional product training opportunities, including live events, on-demand courses and recorded webinars.

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Software installers

Communicator 5 online installer 

Communicator 5 suite installer, use it for first time installations or when you need a full installation, incl. voices. It does include Communicator 5, Sono Suite, relevant Acapela voices, Symbol Stix® symbol library and the PCS symbol library. This installer uses an internet connection.

How to use this installer:

  1. Download the EXE file.
  2. Once the download is complete, run the downloaded file by double-clicking it.
  3. During the installation, the progress bar may stop. This is because it is attempting to download very large files. Please do not cancel the installation. Some Internet connections may take many hours to install. If you think the installation has locked up, please call technical support before you cancel the installation.

Downloads:

LiterAACy

Download LiterAACy - a system that makes it easier for individuals with speech and communication impairments to learn how to read and write.

Please note: LiterAACy comes with the Communicator 5 suite so there is no need to download and install this if you have already installed the suite.

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Sono Flex for Communicator

Download Sono Flex for Communicator - An easy to use AAC vocabulary content pageset that turns symbols into clear speech and provides language to nonverbal users who are not yet in full control of literacy.

Please note: Sono Flex comes with the Communicator 5 suite so there is no need to download and install this if you have already installed the suite.

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Sono Key for Communicator

Sono Key is content for Communicator that provides literate people with comprehensive, streamlined access to their communication device. With Sono Key it is easy to send/receive SMS messages, send/receive emails, hold a conversation, and more.

Please note: SonoKey comes with the Communicator 5 suite so there is no need to download and install this if you have already installed the suite.

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PCS Symbols for Communicator

Download this version of the Picture Communicator Symbols (PCS™) for use with Communicator 5 software.

Please note: Sono Flex comes with the Communicator 5 suite so there is no need to download and install this if you have already installed the suite.

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Talk Together

Designed to work with Communicator 4 & Communicator 5, Talk Together is a multi-level vocabulary package that has been developed to complement the ACE Centre's "Guide to Developing and Using a Communication Book" and "Look2Talk" guide. From the very beginning, this innovative vocabulary package encourages your involvement in modelling and supporting a developing vocabulary - all within a highly intuitive set of pages that enables young people say what they want.

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Tobii Dynavox Beam

Enables text messages in Tobii Dynavox Communicator. DO NOT use with Communicator on I-12+ and I-15+ devices.

Tobii Dynavox Beam is the mobile application one needs to setup a connection between your phone and Tobii Dynavox Communicator. It enables people to send and receive text messages using the Communicator through a bluetooth connection.

To enable text messaging on Communicator you simply install Beam on your phone, pair your AAC device and your phone using bluetooth and select the paired phone as your text messaging device in Communicator.

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Video codecs

To play embedded videos you may need to install separate Windows codecs if they aren’t already installed on your computer. We suggest the open-source DirectShow filter LAV Filters.

Manuals and documentation

Training guide

This training manual guides you through the set up stages and instructs how to get going with various tasks such as adding a new user, accessing settings, customisation and more.

Licenses

Together with your I-Series(+) device with Communicator 5, you can install Communicator 5 on up to three additional devices i.e the parents or teachers devices. In order to run the software on the additional devices, you will need to obtain the Companion license for Communicator 5 and use the Companion license in Communicator on those devices.

To obtain the Communicator 5 Companion license, follow these instructions.

  1. Make sure the I-Series(+) device is up and running.
  2. Make sure the I-Series(+) device is connected to the Internet.
  3. Go to the Quick Menu.
  4. Select the Caregiver Settings button.
  5. Select the System Tab.
  6. Select the License Manager button.
  7. Select the Companion License button.
  8. On the myTobiiDynavox, login with your Username/Email address and Password and select the Sign In button or Create an account by selecting the Register button
  9. You will automatically be re-directed to the correct web page.
  10. Your I-Series Product Key will automatically be entered into the system.
  11. Select the Attach Device button to submit your device to the system.
  12. You will re-directed to your Account Status page.
  13. Under Tobii Dynavox I-Series(+) featuring Communicator section, you will find your Companion License Key.

Release notes

Overview of the latest feature improvements and changes in Communicator 5.

Model

Tobii Dynavox Communicator 5 icon

Communicator 5


System Requirements

Operating System

  • Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit)
  • Windows 8 (32-bit or 64-bit)
  • Windows 8.1 (32-bit or 64-bit)
  • Windows 10 (32-bit or 64-bit)
  • Windows 10 IoT (32-bit or 64-bit)
  • Windows 11 (32-bit or 64-bit)

Processor

1.8 GHz or faster x86- or x64-bit Processor

Memory

2 GB RAM

Hard Disk

3 GB available

Display

800 × 600 or higher resolution,
1020 × 786 is recommended


Compatibility

Eyetracker

PCEye
PCEye Plus
PCEye Go
PCEye Mini
PCEye Explore (with Windows Control)
EM-12 with EyeMobile Plus
I-Series+
TD I-Series (TD I-13 and TD I-16) (only compatible device for Accessible Apps)

Browser

Mozilla Firefox 31 or newer

Software

TD Control
Windows Control
Classic Tobii Gaze Interaction Software

Languages

Chinese (simplified)
Danish
Dutch
English US/UK
Finnish
French
German
Italian
Norwegian (Bokmål)
Polish
Portuguese (BR)
Swedish
Spanish
Spanish (MX)