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EZ-VOTE
by EZ-VOTE
What EZ-VOTE is
EZ-VOTE is an audience-response system for presenters who want to add interactive questions to presentations and collect and analyze audience responses. It supports live polling, live Q&A, quiz mode, anonymous responses, and slide integrations on the web and Windows. Its PowerPoint integration lets users insert or convert interactive slides with one click. The plugin supports single-vote slides, demographic filters, pre/post comparisons, rating and ranking, team score slides, and SMS text messaging. EZ-VOTE Connect adds polling through Prezi or video, anywhere polling, animated team games, and town hall or election voting. CloudVOTE integration allows keypad and mobile participants to respond in one session, with browser responses that do not require an app. Keypads use a proprietary closed-circuit radio-frequency protocol and can work without internet connectivity. After online license activation, desktop software and hardware work offline. Connect requires Windows 10 or later, Office 2016 or later, and USB 2.0 or newer. A free, subscription-free PowerPoint polling plan is listed.
Who it suits
EZ-VOTE suits presenters, trainers, educators, speakers, nonprofits, startups, and organizations running audience votes or interactive sessions. It fits users who need PowerPoint, browser, keypad, or mobile participation options.
What it does well
- Live polling, Q&A, and quiz modes
- PowerPoint slides can be made interactive
- Anonymous responses and demographic filters
- Works offline after license activation
- Free PowerPoint polling software
What to know first
- Connect requires Windows 10 or later
- Office 2016 or later is required
- Hardware prices require a quote
- Hardware returns carry at least 25% restocking fee
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| EZ-VOTE Connect software | PowerPoint polling software is described as cost-free, subscription-free, and license-free | Free |
| EZ-VOTE audience response hardware systems | EZ-VOTE 5, EZ-VOTE 10, and EZ-VOTE HD; request a quote | On request |
As meridiaars.com lists them, read 11 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
EZ-VOTE combines presentation polling with quizzes, questions, voting, and several response methods. Its free PowerPoint software and offline hardware operation are useful, while Connect’s Windows and Office requirements and separate hardware purchasing need consideration.
Facts from EZ-VOTE's own pages
- Anonymous responses
- Yes · meridiaars.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Founded
- 1970 · meridiaars.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · meridiaars.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Hardware limits
- The EZ-VOTE 5 and EZ-VOTE 10 list a 200-foot range, while the EZ-VOTE HD lists a 450-foot range. · meridiaars.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Hardware security
- Meridia says its keypads communicate with the receiver over a proprietary, closed-circuit radio-frequency protocol and do not require internet connectivity. · meridiaars.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States · meridiaars.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Intended users
- Meridia describes EZ-VOTE 5 as suited to nonprofits and startups, and says EZ-VOTE 10 is often selected by trainers, educators, and speakers. · meridiaars.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Live polling
- Yes · meridiaars.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Live Q&A
- Yes · meridiaars.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Mobile integration
- EZ-VOTE Connect integrates with CloudVOTE so keypad and mobile audiences can respond in the same session, and CloudVOTE responses work in a browser without an app. · meridiaars.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Offline use
- After one-time license activation that requires internet, the desktop software and hardware work offline. · meridiaars.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Operating requirements
- EZ-VOTE Connect requires Windows 10 or higher, Microsoft Office 2016 or higher, and a USB 2.0 or newer port. · meridiaars.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Other presentation options
- EZ-VOTE Connect includes polling over Prezi or video, anywhere polling, animated team games, and town hall or election voting. · meridiaars.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Polling features
- The PowerPoint plugin supports single-vote slides, demographic filters, pre/post comparisons, rating and ranking, team score slides, and SMS text messaging. · meridiaars.com, 11 Oct 2026
- PowerPoint
- EZ-VOTE integrates directly with PowerPoint and lets users insert or convert interactive slides with a single click. · meridiaars.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- EZ-VOTE lets presenters add polling questions to presentations and capture and analyze audience responses. · meridiaars.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Quiz mode
- Yes · meridiaars.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Returns
- Meridia accepts hardware returns within two weeks of receipt with a restocking fee of at least 25%, depending on configuration. · meridiaars.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Security controls
- Meridia says keypads can be configured to work with one receiver, participant lists can restrict who votes, and the USB receiver has no memory. · meridiaars.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Slide integrations
- Yes · meridiaars.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Support
- Systems include live instructor-led training, support from U.S. staff, and access to a knowledge base. · meridiaars.com, 11 Oct 2026
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