The Amira System Requirements below lists system and device requirements to run Amira, including:
Device and Browser Versions
Headsets
Browser Settings
Network Requirements
Firewall and Content Filter Requirements
You can print this document in PDF form here: Amira System Requirements.pdf
Device and Browser Versions
Amira operates best using Google Chrome but is supported by the following devices and web browsers. Amira is not compatible with tablets (except for iPads) or smartphones.
Devices | Specs | Operating System | Browser | Device Setup |
Desktop or Laptop with Windows | Minimum 4GB of RAM | Windows 7 Professional, Windows 8.x through 10.x | Chrome (ver. 60+) Microsoft Edge (ver. 16) Firefox (ver. 60+) | |
Chromebook | Minimum 4GB of RAM | Chrome OS version 59 or later; iOS 17 or later | Chrome (ver. 60+) Firefox (ver. 60+) | |
Mac | Minimum 4GB of RAM | Macintosh OS X 10.10.x through 11 | Chrome (ver. 60+) Safari (ver. 11.1+) | |
iPad* | 2 GB LPDDR4 RAM | iPad iOS 12 (minimum) or later | Only Safari (ver. 11.1 and higher) |
* iPads are compatible with student users; teachers must log in on a non-iPad device
Headsets
Noise cancelling microphone, ideally optimized for dictation software.
Dual, over-ear or on-ear earphones.
No controls - avoid headsets with accessible mute and volume controls.
Choose a microphone with a long enough boom (arm) to extend in front of a student's mouth.
Connector - a USB, analog connection is preferred for non-iOS devices.
Choose a headset that can hold up to repeated student use.
We recommend a headset without a mute button and with a USB such as the Logitech Education Headset w/ Microphone - USB. For iPads, the Logitech 3.5mm Headset for the Classroom. If the 3.5mm headset needs an adapter, we strongly recommend an Apple brand lightning adapter or USB-C adapter.
Network Requirements
Speed must be at least 10 mbps or higher inbound and outbound for a single classroom of students.
Network Interface Cards supporting TCP/IP (wireless networks, including 802.11a, 802.11g, or 802.11n)
During peak device use on campus, test network speed.
For at home use, most standard internet plans provide adequate bandwidth for Amira. However, internet speed may be variable depending on at home use with other devices.
Browser Settings
Browsers must maintain 100% zoom level
Never remember credentials for www.amiratutor.com
Pop-up blockers must allow www.amiratutor.com for reports to function correctly
Firewall and Content Filter Requirements
Firewalls, Content Filters, Proxy Servers, and Virus Protection can impact Amira’s overall performance significantly, even in cases where bandwidth appears sufficient. Whenever possible, bypass content filters and proxy servers and ensure that the proxy server cache is properly configured.
Always allow the following domains in your school’s firewall and allow for HTTP and HTTPS (SSL) connections.
https://www.google.com:443/speech-api/*
https://www.amiratutor.com:443
https://www.google-analytics.com
https://*.cloudfront.net:443
https://*.amazonaws.com:443
https://*.amira.services
wss://*.amira.services:443 (websocket for speech)