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Brainy Board Frequently Asked Questions

Brainy Board Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to your questions about Brainy Board, video topics, streaming features, how to watch, and more!

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Brainy Board is an on-demand video streaming service and educational resource for new and experienced board members!

Frequently Asking Questions

What is Brainy Board?

Brainy Board is a streaming service and educational resource for new and experienced board members. 


Brainy Board provides on-demand access to videos addressing condominium, homeowner (HOA), and townhome community management concerns and legal issues. 


Brainy Board videos range from 2 to 30 minutes in length and are available across multiple platforms and devices. You'll also find training seminars, vendor spotlights, and podcasts. 


You must create a free Brainy Board account to watch our library of on-demand videos. To create your free Brainy Board account, please click here.


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What topics does Brainy Board cover?

You must create a free Brainy Board account to watch our library of on-demand videos. To create your free Brainy Board account, please click here.


We’ve divided Brainy Board into different categories to make it easy to find answers to your community association issues. You'll find answers to frequently asked questions and discover relevant topics.


From business decisions to contracts. From insurance to day-to-day operations, we’ve got you covered! 


Board Member 101 covers meetings, elections, rule enforcement, community management, and board member roles. 


Community reviews association living including pet policies, parking, handling rentals, holiday decorations, political signs, and more.


Finances addresses association budgets, expenses, assessments, reserves, and collection policies.

 

Technology explores virtual meetings, electronic voting, security cameras, solar panels, electric vehicle charging, and more. 


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Where can I watch Brainy Board?

You must create a free Brainy Board account to watch our library of on-demand videos. To create your free Brainy Board account, please click here.


Brainy Board is available for your iOS and Android phones and tablets. Our streaming service is also available on Roku, Apple TV, Android TV, and Amazon Fire TV. You can also watch Brainy Board on your computer!


Mobile app: Brainy Board has exclusive Apple iOS and Android apps that can be downloaded to your smartphone (ex. iPhone, Android phone) or tablet (ex. iPad, Amazon Fire tablet).


TV app: Brainy Board is also available as an over-the-top (OTT) app on video streaming options including Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, and Android TV.


Computer: You can watch Brainy Board videos in various web browsers including Google Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Safari.

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What features are included with a Brainy Board account?

You must create a free Brainy Board account to watch our library of on-demand videos and enjoy Brainy Board's features. To create your free Brainy Board account, please click here.


Creating your free Brainy Board account gives you access to:

Offline Viewing: From the mobile app, you can download a video to watch offline.

Personalized Playlists: Create and add Brainy Board videos to your own playlists.

Share Videos: Easily share Brainy Board videos with fellow board members.

Auto Resume: Pick up right where you left off in a video across your phone, tablet, computer, and TV.

Favorite videos: Simply click the heart icon on a Brainy Board video to add it to your favorites.

Watch the Way You Want: Screencast videos to your TV, use picture in picture, and auto play.

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Who created and manages Brainy Board?

You must create a free Brainy Board account to watch our library of on-demand videos. To create your free Brainy Board account, please click here.


Brainy Board is powered by KSN!


Since 1983, Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit (KSN) has provided legal assistance to condominium, homeowner (HOA), and townhome community association board members and property managers.


KSN represents thousands of clients and community associations throughout the US with offices in several states including Florida, Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin.


KSN is an experienced legal resource ready to provide you with quality advice and exceptional service within a sensible fee structure. Our law firm looks forward to demonstrating how we have earned the trust of thousands board members and property managers since 1983.


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Who do I contact if I have an association legal question?

Brainy Board is powered by KSN. KSN is a law firm that provides legal assistance to condominium, homeowner (HOA), and townhome community association board members and property managers.


You can complete and submit an inquiry form found here: https://brainyboard.com/pages/contact-us


Since 1983, KSN's highly experienced and nationally recognized attorneys have worked hard to deliver personalized legal services within a sensible fee structure. Our law firm has multiple office locations, serving hundreds of clients and thousands of communities throughout Florida, Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. Our attorneys are also licensed in other states including Arizona and Texas.


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Device and technical questions?

Account Access: You must create a free Brainy Board account to watch our library of on-demand videos. To create your free brainy Board account, please click here.


Video Quality: You can adjust the quality of your video by clicking on the gear icon in the bottom right corner of the video window. From here you can also adjust the playback speed of the video.

Buffering/Lag Issues: Most often the issue is caused by your internet speed/bandwidth. Try switching between wired, Wi-Fi, or mobile data.

Incompatible Devices: Ensure that your device has the most up-to-date version of the app or browser.

Number of Devices: As many as you like! You can have your account signed in on your PC, your tablet and your smartphone all at the same time! You can only watch on one device at a time, but you can easily switch between each device and pick up a video right where you left off.

How do I add Brainy Board to my mobile devices?

You must create a free Brainy Board account to watch our library of on-demand videos. To create your free Brainy Board account, please click here.


Once you have created your free Brainy Board account, you can download the Brainy Board app to your iOS iPhone / iPad and your Android phone / tablet.


iPhone / iPad:

1)      Open the App Store.

2)      Click the search bar.

3)      Type "Brainy Board" and then click Brainy Board in the search results.

4)      Click the download icon to install.

Android phone / tablet:

1)      Open the Google Play app store.

2)      Click the search bar.

3)      Type "Brainy Board" and then click Brainy Board in the search results.

4)      Click Install.

Amazon Fire tablet:

1)      Open the Amazon App Store on your device.

2)      Click the search bar at the top of the page.

3)      Type "Brainy Board" and then click Brainy Board in the search results.

4)      Click Download app.

How do I add Brainy Board to my TV?

You must create a free Brainy Board account to watch our library of on-demand videos. To create your free Brainy Board account, please click here.


Once you have created your free Brainy Board account, you can download the Brainy Board app to your Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, and Apple TV and/or streaming device.


Roku:

1)      Press the Home button on your Roku remote.

2)      Click Search in the upper-left corner of the screen.

3)      Type "Brainy Board" in the search field, then click Brainy Board in the search results.

4)      Click Add channel.

Fire TV:

1)      Press the Home button on your Fire TV remote.

2)      Click the magnifying glass icon "Find" in the center of the screen.

3)      Click Search.

4)      Type "Brainy Board" and then click Brainy Board in the search results.

5)      Click Brainy Board in the Apps & Games row.

6)      Click Download app only.

Apple TV

1)      Open the App Store.

2)      Click the magnifying glass icon at the top of the page.

3)      Type "Brainy Board" and click Brainy Board in the search results.

4)      Click the download icon to install.

Android TV

1)      From the Android TV Home screen, use your remote to scroll to Apps at the top of the screen, and then click the Google Play Store app.

2)      Click Search at the top of the screen.

3)      Type "Brainy Board" and then click Brainy Board in the search results.

4)      Click Install.

Samsung TV:

1)      Press the Home button on your Samsung remote.

2)      Scroll up (left on old remotes) and select Apps.

3)      Click App Search in the top right corner.

4)      Type “Brainy Board” and then select Brainy Board from the Apps row in the search results.

5)      Click Install.

*Note: If you don't see Brainy Board in the App Search results, your Samsung television model is not compatible with Brainy Board at this time.

How do I access Brainy Board on my computer?

You must create a free Brainy Board account to watch our library of on-demand videos. To create your free Brainy Board account, please click here.


You can watch Brainy Board videos on your computer, laptop, PC, Mac, or Android mobile device.

Visit brainyboard.com using the latest, stable version of any of these browsers:

  • Google Chrome

  • Apple Safari

  • Mozilla Firefox

  • Microsoft Edge