Grid 3

Grid 3 is the flagship software, developed by Smartbox in U.K., and is now used by people with disability all over the world.

• It is available in 23 languages
• Offering solutions from getting started with AAC through to controlling your computer or device.
• It has become THE ''go to'' software in this field
• Zyteq is proud to be the Australian authorised dealer.
• For minimum requirements to run Grid 3, see Tech Specs tab

Download your 60 day trial of Grid 3 here

It features:

• Free 60 day trial. This is the fully functioning program ready to download to a Windows computer. (Download Grid 3 AU)
• Use the many ready made Grid Sets or edit to customise and create your own
• Supplied with these symbol libraries included: Widgit, PCS, Symbol Stix and Snap Photos
• New Facebook Grid Set > hit DETAILS tab above.
• New streamlined edit menus make editing intuitive, quick and simple.
• Use to generate messages using symbols, core words or text-to-speech
• Access via the multitude of integrated methods from touch-screen, to switch/scanning to head-tracking and eye-gaze
• Control your environment from the Grid 3, for example change TV channels.
• Operate an mobile phone from Grid 3 using your preferred access. iPhone and Android features vary (see video for explanation).
• Connect with the world using social media which is all accessible using Grid 3.
• Expand the early leaning using the Interactive Learning Grids. (see video under DETAILS tab)
• For more information about the EDUCATION LICENCE - click here for details

New Facebook grid set

The latest Grid development introduces the all new Facebook grid set for Windows. Post, browse, send messages, add photos and more with the fully accessible grid set. Add the new grid set in Menu – Add grid set – Accessible apps.

Download the Grid 3 Facebook Getting Started Guide here (PDF Download)

What are the minimum device requirements to run Grid 3?

Recommended system specifications

Processor: Intel 1.6GHz quad-core x64 CPU
Graphics: 200MHz GPU
Memory: 4GB RAM
Storage: 64GB SSD
Operating System: Windows 11 (64-bit)

Minimum requirements

Processor: Intel 1.4 GHz dual-core CPU
Graphics: 100MHz GPU
Memory: 2GB RAM
Storage: 64GB
Operating System: Windows 10 or 11 (Windows S mode is not supported)

Guidance on recommended disk space for installation and update can be found here: https://hub.thinksmartbox.com/knowledgebase/how-much-disk-space-is-needed-to-install-and-update-grid-3/

Notes on operating systems:

• Windows 10 and 11 – S mode users will need to upgrade to Home or Pro for Grid 3 to be installed. 

• Windows 7 – Reached end-of-life in January 2020 and is no longer supported by Microsoft.

• Windows 8 – Reached end-of-life in January 2023 and is no longer supported by Microsoft. 

• As of July 2023, Grid 3 can no longer be installed on Windows 7, 8 or 8.1. If you have already installed Grid 3 this will no longer update past Grid 3 version 85, unless there is any critical fixes needed.

Notes on processors:

• Grid 3 is optimised to run on x64 CPU hardware. ARM CPU devices (Snapdragon processor) will run Grid 3 in an x64-emulated mode which can impact performance. Some peripherals, such as eye gaze cameras, do not have drivers with ARM support.

• As of Spring 2024 (Version 93 onwards), Grid 3 will require a 64-bit installation of Windows. You can still install and use Grid 3 on a 32-bit version of Windows, however, this will not update past version 89, unless critical fixes are required.

Instructions and How To...

Grid 3 Getting Started [PDF Download 5MB]

Grid 3: Enabling your SmartBox Software to Access the Internet within Organisations  [PDF Download]

Grid 3 Setting up Auditory Scanning [PDF download]

Grid 3 Adding and Removing Grid Sets using USB Storage [PDF Download]

Grid 3 Environmental Control [PDF Download]

Grid 3 and Z Wave [PDF Download] 

Steps to set up email in Grid 3:

First if using GMAIL turn ON LESS SECURE APPs in your Gmail Account, to allow Grid 3 access.

Turn off Less Secure Apps (PDF DOWNLOAD)

Next test your settings on the device outside The Grid.

If setting up email within an organisation give this document to your IT officer. (PDF DOWNLOAD)

Setting up auditory scanning - if you are missing a step try this:

In the Access settings under Highlighting - select "speak audio description"

Instructions (PDF Download)

Setting up Environment Control in Grid 3

Instructions (PDF download)

Installing Grid 3 in an Organisation

To install Grid 3 in an orgsanisations network please provide these instructions to the IT person.

(PDF Download)