Zooming with the nSynC-2UE

With office work becoming more digital, it’s often necessary to hold meetings remotely via video conferencing.LAVA SimulCharge adapters can help turn a tablet into a versatile solution for Zoom and other video conferencing apps, that is more cost-effective than turnkey solutions from competitors.This article looks at the use case of combining LAVA’s nSynC-2UE adapter, a

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LAVA Products and Technologies Get Spotlight in New Videos

LAVA offers a variety of products that allow you to get better functionality out of your mobile device. However, it’s not always clear from a static webpage how exactly our adapters work. That is why we at LAVA have decided to produce videos that highlight our products, their capabilities and underlying technologies. In April, we

Introducing eSynC and nSynC

To celebrate the redesign of the SimulCharge website, LAVA’s USB-C Enterprise adapters have undergone a rebranding. Going forward, the SynC+ adapters will be known as eSynC. They still provide simultaneous charging and access to data and the port configuration options remain the same. You can still get them with wired Ethernet connectivity and/or multiple USB-A ports for

How to Set Up CarPlay with a Samsung Tablet and LAVA Adapter

If you need to use your iPhone while driving, Apple CarPlay is a safe, hands-free option. Of course, not all vehicles have built-in connectivity so you don’t always have native access to the app. This article looks at how one LAVA customer used the SynC+ vc3U adapter (recently rebranded as the eSynC-vc3U) with a Samsung

Ensuring Reliable USB Connection on eSeries Adapters

Docking Detect is a hardware-based solution that goes hand in hand with SimulCharge to provide a consistent and reliable connection between the mobile device and peripherals while it is being charged. It ensures that the initial communication between the mobile device and adapter, the so-called handshake or “greeting protocols,” are executed consistently and correctly every

Modern Hotel Business Centre

Modernize Your Hotel Business Centre with Tablet Workstations

While it’s more common to find desktop PCs in a hotel business centre, wall-mounted tablets may be a better choice for hoteliers that want a more contemporary look or have limited space. Pairing tablets with SimulCharge adapters can provide guests with a PC-like experience while maintaining the low cost and sleek visual appeal of a

Smart Hotel with PoE and LAVA Adapters

Setting Up a Smart Hotel with PoE and LAVA Adapters

Smart hotels are somewhat of a niche market and you might feel setting one up is too expensive. However, hoteliers can leverage their business with the use of Power over Ethernet (PoE) to set up their smart technology. With PoE, they can reduce the building’s energy consumption making it more eco-friendly and saving thousands in

Origin of Battery Modulation

The Origin of Battery Modulation: How a Bloated Battery Led to Innovation

LAVA SimulCharge adapters are known for providing compatible mobile devices with simultaneous charging and access to data from USB-enabled peripherals and Ethernet. Our e series adapters also include RBM technology that provides overcharge protection through Battery Modulation. This article looks at how a problem faced by a major Canadian retailer led to the creation of

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February Edition: LAVA Link Newsletter

LAVA – Always In Stock Planning ahead and in-house manufacturing keeps our production schedule on track! Recently, many tech companies have struggled with supply chain issues. The pandemic and global chip shortage have led to slowdowns in international shipping, resulting in longer than expected lead times for components and manufactured goods. Given these supply chain

Self-Checkout Kiosk using vc5UE

How to Build a Self-Checkout Tablet Kiosk with a LAVA SimulCharge Adapter

Self-checkout kiosks are becoming more prevalent as stores attempt to reduce staff and shoppers opt for a more contactless shopping experience. Purchasing a dedicated/custom system can be prohibitively expensive but this article will show how with a LAVA SimulCharge adapter (which provides simultaneous charging and access to data), a tablet and a few USB-enabled peripherals,