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Interactive weather radar maps help you visualize what the audience will see right from the palm of your hand.

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Easily control interactive radar maps while on the air

Empower your on-air talent to interact with show elements in near-real time using an award-winning iPad® -based, interactive weather radar maps app. A specialized and highly intuitive interface allows broadcasters to control and visualize what the audience will see right from the palm of their hand. This includes accessing any weather data visualization, interacting with augmented reality objects, and incorporating viewer-submitted stories from social media.

In the eye of the storm, stay eye to eye with your viewers

With Max Connect, our on-air iPad interface, your meteorologists can create the most compelling on-air presentation–staying in command without turning away from their audience.

Benefits

Interact with broadcast graphics

Use powerful AR telestration tools to pan and zoom the map, select preset drawing and query tools, and draw directly on the tablet for better storytelling.

Stay eye-to-eye

Deliver life-saving information during severe weather updates without turning away from the camera.

Broadcast remotely

Storm track live from the field with full access to all Max Storm data and the ability to display and query the latest watches and warnings, utilizing weather forecast graphics for clear communication.

Frequently asked questions

How do I use the Max Connect iPad weather app?

How does the Max Connect iPad weather app compare to a clicker?

Does Max Connect require particular hardware?

Do I need to learn how to use all Max products to use Max Connect?

What are Max Connect’s system requirements?

Who has the most accurate weather?

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Let’s talk

To learn more about how Max Connect can help on-air talent interact with show elements in near-real time, contact our media experts today.

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