Using Kami on tablet devices
Use Kami on an iPads, Android tablets, and other mobile devices.
Who is this for?
👤 Teachers and Students.
For more information on Kami compatibility, including using Kami with styluses and other accessories, refer to our compatibiliy guide.
Kami compatibility with iPads and other tablet devices
Kami is compatible with a range of different devices and platforms. The steps to access and use Kami may differ based on the device being used.
Learn how to successfully use Kami on each device below.
Accessing Kami on an iPad and other iOS devices
Since there is no dedicated Kami iOS app, using Kami on these devices requires accessing it via a web browser. For the best Kami experience, we recommend using the Chrome browser app to complete the following steps:
1. Navigate to kami.app in the Google Chrome browser app.
2. Sign in to Kami using your school email account details.
3. Upload a file from your Google Drive, OneDrive, or your device, then continue to use the Kami tools and features as usual.
📝 Teachers— Kami assignments can only be created from a laptop or PC with the Kami browser extension installed. However, you can still access Class View on an iPad to grade and give feedback through the designated iOS app for your LMS.
Accessing Kami on an Android tablet and other devices
To access Kami on an Android device, we recommend using the Chrome browser or Chrome app using the following steps:
1. Navigate to kami.app in the Google Chrome browser app.
2. Sign in to Kami using your school email account details.
3. Upload a file from your Google Drive, OneDrive, or your device, then continue to use the Kami tools and features as usual.
Optional: Install the Kami Progressive Web Application (PWA) on your device— this isn't a stand-alone Android app, but it will allow you to access the Kami tools directly from your home screen.
To do this, navigate to kami.app on your Chrome browser, then open the Chrome browser settings and select change to Desktop site.
Using Kami with your LMS on a tablet or mobile device
If your LMS has an iOS or Android app and is integrated with Kami, you can interact with Kami directly through this. Learn more about the features and functions available with each LMS app below:
Google Classroom
• Creating Kami assignments
You can't install the Kami extension on an iPad, which means you cannot create Kami assignments in Google Classroom when using an iPad. Instead, Kami assignments must be created on a computer with the Kami extension installed.
For assignments that will be completed on an iPad or tablet, make sure to select the Add Links for Mobile Devices option when creating the assignment.
• Working on and submitting Kami assignments (for students)
When the above steps have been used to create and share an assignment to students, they can easily open the file in Kami by selecting the Open with Kami link.
Once they've completed their work, they can use the Turn In button in Kami (located in the top right corner of the screen).
• Grading Kami assignments
Similar to creating Kami assignments, grading is currently not supported directly in the Google Classroom app. However, you can still open the files in Kami and grade them there.
Canvas
• Creating Kami assignments
The Canvas Teacher app currently does not support creating assignments. Instead, Kami assignments must be created on a computer with the Kami extension installed.
• Working on and submitting Kami assignments (for students)
Students can access the Kami assignment through the Canvas Student app by selecting the Launch external tool button (located at the bottom of the assignment).
This will load the Kami assignment in Kami for them to work on. Once they've completed their work, they can use the Turn In button in Kami (located in the top right corner of the screen).
Afterward, they can click Done in the top left corner to close Kami and return to the Canvas app, which will now show that their work has been submitted.
• Grading Kami assignments
Similar to creating Kami assignments, grading is currently not supported directly in the Google Classroom app. However, you can still open the files in Kami (using the Launch external tool button) and grade them there.
Schoology
• Creating Kami assignments
The Schoology app currently does not support creating assignments. Instead, Kami assignments must be created on a computer with the Kami extension installed.
• Working on and submitting Kami assignments (for students)
Students can access the Kami assignment by selecting it through the Schoology app. This will load the assignment in a Kami view for them to work on.
Once they've completed their work, they can use the Turn In button in Kami (located in the top right corner of the screen).
• Grading Kami assignments
Kami assignments can be graded in-app through the Schoology Gradebook or by opening the assignment in Kami.