TI-84 SmartView™ CE Emulator Software (
Frequently Asked Questions
A: Yes. In March of 2022, TI discontinued selling perpetual licenses for all TI software.
A: Yes, but they do that by converting your perpetual license to a multi-year subscription license. For more information, see Are updates to the TI-SmartView software free?
A: TI has created the TI-84 Plus CE Online calculator for use on Chromebooks. See TI-84 Plus CE Online Calculator (
Note: The online calculator has most of the functionality found in the TI-SmartView computer software. However, the online calculator cannot collect sensor data, cannot be use with the TI-Innovator hub, and does not support Python programming.
A: The software for Single-User and Multi-User licenses is the same. The difference is in how they are sold and who sets up the accounts required to use the software.
Single-User
- Typically bought by the end user.
- Can purchase in quantities less than 5.
- End user activates the account
- Best value when you are buying 1 or 2 licenses.
Multi-User
- Typically bought by IT (license admin).
- Must purchase 5 or more licenses.
- License administrator manages accounts
- Best value when you need 3 or more licenses (even with 5 license minimum).
- 2- and 3-Year licenses available.
- Accounts can be reassigned as needed.
A: Unfortunately we do not have access to, or knowledge of, activation codes for TI perpetual software. It will be necessary to contact Texas Instruments directly for that information at 1-800-TI CARES.
A: Data-collection devices that can be used with TI-SmartView software will depend on the version of the software you are running.
TI-SmartView v6.0 and newer and TI-SmartView v5.2 or newer
These do not require an adapter to work with TI-SmartView.
- Go!Link (
GO-LINK )
- Go!Temp (
GO-TEMP )
- Go! Motion (
GO-MOT )
These require Easy to Go! Adapter (
TI-SmartView v5.0 or 5.1
Data collection is not supported with this version of the software.
TI-SmartView v4.0 or older
All of the following require TI Connectivity Kit USB (
- CBL 2 (
CBL2 )
- LabPro (
LABPRO )
- CBR 2 (
CBR2 )
- Go! Motion (
GO-MOT ) - original CBR
Additional Information
- Are updates to the TI-SmartView software free?
- How do I update the version of EasyData in my TI-SmartView software?
- My TI SmartView or TI Nspire Teacher software, purchased as a school-managed perpetual license, stopped working.
- TI Online Calculators Troubleshooting and FAQs
For Further Assistance
Contact Texas Instruments
1-800 TI CARES
