How to Use Helperbird at Home

If a student uses Helperbird at school and wants to use it at home too, there are a few ways to make that happen. This guide covers the options for parents and students.

Overview

Helperbird works on Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari. It can be used on any personal computer, laptop, or tablet that supports one of these browsers. The student does not need a school-issued device to use Helperbird at home.

Option 1: Log in with a School Google Account

If the student's school provides Helperbird through a district Google account, the student may be able to use it at home by logging into Chrome with their school Google account on a personal computer.

Here is how:

1. Open Google Chrome on the home computer.
2. Click the profile icon in the top right corner of Chrome.
3. Click Add to add a new profile.
4. Sign in with the student's school Google account (for example, [email protected]).
5. Chrome will sync the student's extensions, including Helperbird.
6. Helperbird should appear in the toolbar and be ready to use.

Note: This only works if the school's Google Admin allows Chrome sync and extension syncing for student accounts. If it does not work, check with the school's IT department or try Option 2.

Option 2: Use a Subscription Key

If the school or Helperbird support provides a subscription key, the student can install Helperbird on any browser and enter the key to activate Pro features.

Here is how:

1. Install Helperbird from the Chrome Web Store (opens in a new tab), Edge Add-ons (opens in a new tab), or Firefox Add-ons (opens in a new tab).
2. Click the Helperbird icon in the browser toolbar.
3. Go to Settings (gear icon).
4. Find the Subscription Key section.
5. Enter the subscription key provided by the school or Helperbird support.
6. Click Save and Helperbird Pro features will activate.

For a full walkthrough, see our guide: How to Use Your Subscription Key

Tip: Ask the school's IT admin or Helperbird support for a subscription key that can be used on home devices. They can create one specifically for students using Helperbird outside of school.

Option 3: Get a Personal Subscription

If the student or parent wants their own Helperbird Pro subscription for use at home, they can purchase one directly.

1. Visit helperbird.com/pricing to see the available plans.
2. Individual Pro subscriptions are $35 per year.
3. After subscribing, follow the Login Guide to activate your account.

iPad and iPhone

Helperbird is also available on iPad and iPhone through the App Store. If the student wants to use Helperbird on an iPad at home:

1. Download Helperbird from the App Store (opens in a new tab).
2. Enable Helperbird in Safari by going to Settings > Safari > Extensions > Helperbird and turning it on.
3. Enter a subscription key or log in to activate Pro features.

For more details, see: How to Download Helperbird on iPad

Need Help?

If you are a parent or student and need help getting Helperbird set up at home, reach out to our support team. We are always happy to help.

You can also ask the school's IT department or assistive technology coordinator for a subscription key or guidance on using the school account at home.