Who is the Joan Display for?
Setting up the Joan Display
Synchronize Joan with Outlook
Synchronize Outlook and anny
Show bookings with anny on Joan
Who is the Joan Display for?
The Joan displays are for meeting rooms that do not have a PoE or power connection (UBS-C). As the displays need to be charged every 2–7 months, we recommend them especially for smaller companies with up to 10 meeting rooms.
Pros:
Simple setup
Connected via Wi-Fi
Touch functionality
Ability to book from the display
Data is updated immediately
Backlight
Audio feedback
Up to 6 months battery life (can be charged via USB-C)
High-quality design and solid build quality
Accessories such as PoE adapter or anti-theft device (wall bracket)
Cons:
Only available with a subscription model
Premium & high price segment
Dependent on battery life
Extended charging time
Model
There are various models with sizes ranging from 6" to 13". There are also versions with touch and without touch. The prices range from €349 to €899. A subscription is required in addition to the purchase price.
You can find more information on Joan's website.
Setting up the Joan Display
Download the Joan App
Connect WIFI
Add Joan Device on the portal https://portal.getjoan.com/
Synchronize Joan with Outlook (Google Calendar, ICS)
Joan can be connected to Outlook in just a few steps.
Alternatively, Google Calendar or ICS Link can also be used. With the ICS-Link. Integration it is not possible to book directly on the Joan display.
In the Joan Portal click on Settings in the top right-hand corner
Click on Calendar on the left
Store Microsoft Office 365 (use room mailbox or share all calendars)
Go to Manage at the top in the middle
Now select Rooms on the left
Add the desired room manually, or use Autoscan rooms to find all rooms in the shared calendar.
Click on Device at the top left
Link the desired room with the desired Joan device
Pro tip: All data is transferred immediately so that you can check changes at any time.
Synchronize Outlook and anny
You can set up two-way synchronization between anny and Outlook in the admin area of anny.
Click on Integrations in your anny account
Select Microsoft 365
Set the integration to active
Click on +Add to link the desired room with the desired Outlook calendar
Now the bookings from anny are displayed directly, as Joan's data is synchronized with Outlook and anny.