How to Use ManusRoom
Everything you need to get started
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rocket_launch Getting Started
Tap "Activities" in the sidebar (the controller icon on the left side of the screen) or the bottom navigation bar on mobile. You'll see cards for each activity — each with a name, icon, and a colored "Play Now" button. Tap any "Play Now" button to start immediately. No setup needed.
In the sidebar (left side of the screen), tap the people icon labeled "Profiles". On mobile, tap "More" in the bottom navigation bar if you don't see Profiles directly. Once on the Profiles page, scroll to the "Groups" section at the top. Tap the blue "+ New Group" button on the right. In the form that opens, type a group name (e.g. "Monday morning", "Group A"), pick an emoji from the emoji picker, and tap "Create".
See the detailed step-by-step in the "How to customize activities" section below (step 2), or follow the same steps on the Profiles page: scroll to "Profiles", tap the blue "+ New Profile" button, fill in the name, pick an emoji avatar, choose a color, select a challenge level, and tap "Create".
On the Profiles page, scroll down to the "Templates" section. You'll see preset cards like "Calm & Simple" or "Touch & Trace". Each card shows the template name and a count of how many activities it includes, with small icons for each one. Tap the eye icon on any template card to preview its contents before using it.
Scroll back up to the "Groups" section and find your group card. Tap the small pencil icon on the right side of the card to open the edit form. You'll see a template selector dropdown — tap it and pick the template you want. Tap "Save". All group members will now see the same activities in the same order.
In the "Profiles" section, find a profile's card — it shows their emoji, name, tier badge (Free/Guided/Standard), and the number of assigned activities. Tap the pencil icon on their card to open the edit form. Check that the challenge level and activity selection look correct. If someone needs a different setup from the group, override their template or accessibility level individually here.
Tap "Activities" in the sidebar (the controller icon) or the bottom navigation bar. In the top-right corner of the Activities page, you'll see a small colored pill with an emoji and a name — this is the profile badge. Tap it to open a popup listing all profiles ("You", "Petar", "Ana", etc.). Tap the person who is about to play. The page refreshes and shows only their assigned activities.
Tap "Dashboard" in the sidebar (the grid icon). You'll see profile tabs at the top — tap one to view that person's data. Use the date filter tabs to narrow the time range. Below, you'll see a per-activity breakdown showing what was played and for how long. Use the "Summary Report" button to generate a PDF, or the "Clear" button to reset the data.
sports_esports The Activities
ManusRoom includes 12 different activities. Here's what each one involves:
tune Accessibility Levels
Every activity supports three accessibility levels. You can change the level in Settings.
Free
Any touch anywhere counts. There's no wrong answer. Great for first-time users or anyone who wants a relaxed experience.
Guided
Larger touch zones and gentle visual hints show what to do next. A good middle ground with some guidance built in.
Standard
Normal precision required, no hints. The full challenge for those who want it.
Tip: Start with Free to explore an activity. Move to Guided when you're comfortable, then Standard when you're ready for more challenge.
auto_fix_high Choosing a theme
Each of the seven themes fits a different situation. Pick per profile — Settings for your own view, Profiles → Edit for each profile you manage.
Bright and airy. A good default for a well-lit room.
Soft cream tones. Calmer than stark white.
Cool blues. Relaxed without going fully dark.
Muted lilac. Easy on the eyes for longer sessions.
Green and earthy. A nature-inspired look.
Low brightness throughout. Pick this when bright screens seem uncomfortable — squinting, eye-rubbing, or a preference for shaded rooms. No large bright areas appear anywhere in the app.
Bold colors on pure black. Pick this when strong, sharp colors make the activity easier to see. Outlines are thicker, colors vivid.
group Profiles, Groups & Templates
The Profiles page lets you create groups, manage profiles, and assign activity templates — controlling what each person sees and in what order.
Groups let you organize multiple profiles together. You can assign a template to a group so all members share the same activity sequence.
This is useful when multiple people do the same set of activities — create the group, pick a template, add the profiles, and they're ready to go.
Create a profile for each person who uses the device. Each profile has its own name, avatar, color, and progress history.
Each profile can have its own template and accessibility level. If a profile belongs to a group, it inherits the group's template — but you can override it individually if someone needs a different setup.
A template defines a set of activities and the order they appear in. It also sets the accessibility level, sound, and animation preferences.
ManusRoom comes with several ready-made templates — from calm and simple (few activities, no sound) to quick and active (more activities, full interaction). You can also create your own.
Assign a template to a group or to an individual user to control their experience.
Follow these steps to control exactly what each person sees and how they experience it.
In the sidebar (left side of the screen), look for the people icon labeled "Profiles" and tap it. On mobile, tap the navigation bar at the bottom — look for "More" if you don't see Profiles directly. This page has three sections: Groups, Profiles, and Templates.
Scroll down to the "Profiles" section. Tap the blue "+ New Profile" button on the right side. A form opens where you can:
- Type a name in the text field
- Tap one of the emoji circles to pick an avatar
- Tap one of the color circles to pick a color
- Tap one of three challenge level buttons: Free (any touch counts — no precision needed), Guided (larger targets and visual hints), or Standard (full precision)
When you're done, tap the blue "Create" button at the bottom of the form.
To change which activities a profile sees, find their card in the Profiles section — it shows their emoji, name, and current settings. Tap the small pencil icon (✏️) on the right side of their card to open the edit form.
Below the color and challenge level options, you'll see a row of small buttons — one for each of the 12 activities (e.g. "🔵 Dot Connect", "✏️ Corridor Draw"). Blue buttons are selected (the profile will see this activity). Gray buttons are not selected.
Tap any button to toggle it on or off. If you want the profile to see only 3 activities, tap those 3 — the rest will be hidden from them. If all buttons are blue, they see everything.
Tap "Save" when done.
If you don't want to pick activities one by one, scroll down to the "Templates" section at the bottom of the Profiles page. You'll see preset cards like "Calm & Simple" or "Touch & Trace".
Each template card shows: the template name, how many activities it includes, and small icons for each activity. Tap the eye icon (👁️) on a template card to preview what's inside.
To assign a template: go back to a profile's edit form (tap the pencil icon ✏️ on their card), and you'll see a template selector. Pick the template you want — the profile will inherit all its activities, order, challenge level, and sound/animation settings.
If multiple people need the same setup, scroll to the top of the Profiles page and find the "Groups" section. Tap the blue "+ New Group" button.
In the form that opens:
- Type a group name (e.g. "Monday morning", "Group A")
- Tap on profile avatars to add them to the group — selected profiles are highlighted with a blue border
- Pick a template for the group — all members will inherit it
Tap "Create" to save the group.
If someone in a group needs different settings, find their card in the Profiles section and tap the pencil icon (✏️). Change their challenge level or select different activities. Their personal settings will take priority over whatever the group template says.
For example: the group uses "Calm & Simple" but one person needs a harder challenge — edit just that person and set their level to Standard. Everyone else in the group stays on the template.
Go to the Activities page (tap "Activities" in the sidebar or bottom navigation). In the top-right corner you'll see a small colored pill with your emoji and name — this is the profile badge.
Tap the badge. A popup appears showing all profiles: "You", "Petar", "Ana", etc. Tap the person who is about to play. The page refreshes and shows only their assigned activities as large, clean emoji buttons — no sidebar, no settings, no distractions. They just tap and play.
When they're done, tap the badge again to switch back to your profile or to the next person.
assessment Reports & Data
The Dashboard shows activity data for each profile. You can share reports, export PDFs, and manage your data — all from one place.
Tap "Dashboard" in the sidebar (the grid icon), or find it in the bottom navigation bar on mobile.
At the top you'll see profile pills — one for each profile. Tap a profile to see their statistics. The date filter tabs (Today, This Week, Last Week, etc.) let you narrow the time range.
Tap a profile pill at the top of the Dashboard. You'll see three summary cards: activities played, total time, and different activities.
Below the summary, the "Per Activity" section shows each activity they've played — with session count, total time, and trend arrows showing whether their performance is improving, stable, or declining.
The "Session Insights" section (if enough data exists) shows engagement level and flags potential fatigue patterns.
On the Dashboard, tap the blue "Summary Report" button. Set the date range, type an optional comment, then tap "Download PDF". A PDF report is generated and downloaded to your device.
You can then share the PDF file however you prefer — email, WhatsApp, print, etc.
Per-profile: tap the blue "Summary Report" button → set the date range → tap "Download PDF". The report covers the selected profile only.
Per-group: tap the blue "Group Summary" button (next to the group heading) → set the date range → tap "Download PDF". The report includes one page per profile in that group.
Go to Settings (gear icon in the sidebar). Scroll down to the "Data" section. Tap "Export" to download a JSON file containing all profiles, groups, templates, progress data, and settings.
This backup file can be used to transfer data to another device, or to restore your data if the browser's storage is cleared.
To restore a backup or transfer data from another device: go to Settings → Data → Import. Select the JSON file you previously exported.
You can also import from the Dashboard — tap the "Import" button (top right). This is useful for loading a single profile's data that was exported from another device.
Why import? If a person moves to a different tablet, export their profile on the old device and import it on the new one. Their entire activity history follows them.
On the Dashboard, next to the Summary Report button, there's a red "Clear" button. This deletes all session data for the selected profile — but does not delete the profile itself. The profile keeps its name, avatar, and settings.
To clear data for an entire group at once, use the red "Clear" button next to the group heading (above the profile pills). You'll be asked to confirm before anything is deleted.
print Worksheets
ManusRoom can generate printable PDF worksheets based on the same activities. These are great for offline practice or as a complement to the digital version.
To find Worksheets, tap "Worksheets" in the sidebar (the print icon on the left side of the screen). On mobile, tap "More" in the bottom navigation bar, then tap "Worksheets".
When you open the page, you'll see a search bar at the top and cards organized by activity type below. Each card shows the worksheet name and a preview.
Find the worksheet you want, then tap the blue download button on the card. A PDF will open in a new tab or download to your device, ready to print.
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speed Will it run?
ManusRoom runs on any tablet, phone, or laptop from 2018 or later. If it can open a modern website, it can run ManusRoom.
Not sure? Run a quick test on this device to check.
install_mobile Install as App
ManusRoom can be installed on your device like a regular app. It will open in its own window, work offline, and appear on your home screen.
Once installed, ManusRoom runs fully offline. All 12 activities, profiles, dashboards, and worksheets work without Wi-Fi. Your data stays on the device — nothing is sent anywhere.
Perfect for classrooms with unreliable Wi-Fi, field trips, and donated tablets that aren't always online.
Updates happen silently in the background whenever you're online — you never need to do anything.
For the best install experience, use the browser matched to your device:
Other browsers may work, but some have limitations with the install flow. For the smoothest experience, use Chrome or Safari as recommended above.
- Open ManusRoom in Safari
- Tap the Share button (square with arrow)
- Scroll down and tap "Add to Home Screen"
- Tap "Add" — done!
- Open ManusRoom in Chrome
- Tap the menu (three dots, top right)
- Tap "Add to Home screen" or "Install app"
- Confirm — the app icon appears on your home screen
- Open ManusRoom in Edge or Chrome
- Click the install icon in the address bar (or menu → "Install ManusRoom")
- Click "Install" — the app opens in its own window
- Open ManusRoom in Safari
- File menu → Add to Dock
- Confirm — ManusRoom appears in your Dock
Requires macOS 14 Sonoma or newer. On older macOS, use Chrome instead (menu → Install ManusRoom).
lock Privacy
Your data stays on your device
ManusRoom stores all data locally on your device. Nothing is sent to any server. No accounts, no cloud storage, no tracking.
database What we store
| Data | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Nickname & avatar | Your device | Who's playing |
| Activity progress | Your device | Track completed levels and scores |
| Settings & preferences | Your device | Remember your theme, language, input mode |
check_circle What we don't do
No accounts required- No analytics or usage tracking
- No advertisements
- No cookies
- No cloud storage — everything stays on your device
- No data shared with third parties
- No IP addresses or device identifiers collected
- No personal information required to use the app
tune Your control
You have full control over all data stored by ManusRoom:
View all your data in Profiles, then the Statistics section
Export all data from the device as a JSON file (Settings → Export)
Delete all data at any time (Settings → Clear All Data)
Clear a profile's statistics without deleting the profile (Profiles → select profile → Stats → Clear)
Delete an entire profile and all its data