For in-room and hybrid meetings, Lumi Global offers two participation methods: proprietary keypad devices and BYOD (bring your own device). Both options are powered by the same secure Lumi platform infrastructure and deliver identical core functionality, including voting, elections, polling, and live debate.
For in-room and hybrid meetings, Lumi Global offers two participation methods:
Both options are powered by the same secure Lumi platform infrastructure and deliver identical core functionality, including:
The choice between keypads and BYOD is therefore less about features and more about practical considerations such as audience profile, venue infrastructure, governance requirements, and user preference. Each approach offers distinct operational advantages and constraints depending on the meeting environment.
Below, we outline the key factors to consider when determining which participation method best supports your event objectives.
| Category | BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) | Lumi Global Proprietary Keypads |
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Platform & Functionality Powered by Lumi’s secure platform infrastructure that powers all meeting participation, voting, and engagement features. |
✅ | ✅ |
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Voting & Elections Supports weighted, multi-class, proxy, anonymous or roll call voting; real-time quorum validation and instant results. |
✅ | ✅ |
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Audit & Reporting Full post-meeting reporting, including audit trails, voting results, and governance compliance documentation. |
✅ |
✅ |
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Registration & Authentication How attendees are verified and linked to their voting rights before participation. |
✅ Secure login via QR code or credentials with verified voting rights |
✅ Smartcard linked to verified voting rights, inserted in the device at registration |
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WIFI reliance Internet connectivity required for participation. |
✅ Requires reliable WIFI or mobile data |
❌ Operates on a dedicated, closed Lumi Global network |
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Battery Management How the devices are powered and how long they last during meetings. |
❌ Participants manage their own device battery; charging stations may be required |
✅ Devices supplied fully charged (up to 12 hours); backup devices available |
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Access to Meeting Documents Ability for participants to view or download supporting meeting documents, agendas, and reports. |
✅ Integrated access to online document repository |
❌ Voting-focused interface; documents accessed separately if required |
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Written In-Room Messages Option for participants to submit questions or comments in writing. |
✅ | ❌ |
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Verbal Participation Option for participants to ask questions verbally, either through integrated microphones or venue microphones. |
✅ Join speaker queues, including virtually |
✅ Join speaker queues, optional integrated microphone functionality. |
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Speaker Queueing / Dabate Management Adherence to Robert’s Rules/ Parliamentary Procedure – allows attendees to put themselves in line to speak, and indicate their subject (e.g. Pro, Con, Point of Order) |
✅ | ✅ |
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Branding & Customization Ability to apply logos, color themes, or corporate branding to the interface and devices. |
✅ Dynamic branding, logos, and themed interface |
✅ Basic branding and customized voting displays |
If you are weighing up BYOD and keypad devices for your next meeting, our team can help you assess what fits your audience, venue and governance requirements. Speak to us to explore the right approach for your event.