# SmartTE Terminal Emulation

> Wireless terminal emulation for reliable, secure, and modernized business applications. (iPhone/iPad app by StayLinked Corporation.)

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- Developer: [StayLinked Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/582071075)
- Category: Business, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 12 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-12-21
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartte-terminal-emulation/id582071072/reviews.md

## What is SmartTE Terminal Emulation?

StayLinked Smart TE is the only Terminal Emulation (TE) product specifically designed for wireless environments. Traditional TE solutions are, by the nature of their architecture and transport layer, incapable of dealing with the real-world inconsistencies of both Wi-Fi and cellular wireless networks. StayLinked TE delivers secure, high-speed terminal emulation while completely eliminating the major productivity killer - dropped sessions.

With its unique thin-client architecture, StayLinked allows mobile devices to connect to emulation host systems with industry-leading performance, connection/session reliability, and data security. Centralized help desk and tech staff benefit from the included StayLinked Administrator management console.

SmartTE easily converts your "Green Screen" applications to intuitive, modern, graphical apps.

There are great productivity improvements gained by implementing an easy-to-use, graphical data collection application that supports modern, touchscreen devices. Additionally, StayLinked helps eliminate the high costs, long implementation cycles, and application performance risks associated with migrating away from fast and reliable Terminal Emulation “green screen” applications. With StayLinked SmartTE you get the best of both worlds with No-Risk application modernization. Continue to realize the speed, reliability, and security of StayLinked TE while increasing productivity with the addition of an intuitive, modern user experience.

DEMO MODE: This version includes the ability to easily connect to the StayLinked demonstration server and interact with a live host-based application.

REQUIREMENTS: If you are not currently running the required StayLinked Server, please contact StayLinked.com or your preferred StayLinked Reseller to arrange for a free evaluation.

FEATURES
•  Terminal Emulation over Wi-Fi or Cellular connections
•  Barcode scanning through iDevice camera or connected 3rd party scanners/card readers
•. Wireless IP printing support
•. StayLinked Server software runs natively on the most reliable server OS platforms, including IBM i (AS/400), AIX, HP-UX, Sun, SCO, Linux and Windows Servers
•. Supports IBM 5250/3270, VT220/100/420/52 and SSHv2 terminal emulation
•. Security - All Telnet or SSHv2 communications take place on the host machine and are never broadcast over the wireless network. With Blowfish encryption, firewall-friendly design, application lock-down, and support for port filter and access list controls, StayLinked ensures the integrity of your data and communications.
•. Advanced Session Management - StayLinked delivers full management of all aspects of telnet sessions on the mobile device, configuration, and licensing.  StayLinked eliminates the need to purchase additional software to manage software distribution, client configuration, barcode configurations, keyboard maps, scripting, screen reformatting, file transfers, session transfers, device reboots, diagnostics, and more.
•  Comprehensive Help Desk Toolset - Features include the ability to fully remote control or observe a live telnet session, run diagnostics on the mobile device, collect log files, send text messages to the device, re-start the client software, re-boot the mobile device, change device configurations, execute commands, run programs, manage licenses, collect usage data, and more. 
•  StayLinked supports voice enablement of existing applications with no changes to the host-based application for such applications as voice picking.
•  The Client2Host protocol is very efficient, only transmitting data across the network on the demand of the client. UDP also avoids the IP traffic and connection issues that are inherent in the TCP protocol and exacerbated in a wireless environment
•  All configuration and licensing is controlled via a centralized management console
•  Transferable concurrent-user terminal emulation licensing.

## Key features

- Wireless terminal emulation
- Modernizes green screen apps
- Secure data transmission
- Barcode scanning support
- Centralized management console
- Supports multiple emulation types

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartte-terminal-emulation/id582071072/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Can't test 3270 connectivity

*2019-03-26*

This app does not let me specify my own host to test features and functionality. Bad business.

### 5/5 — BEAST

*2013-12-14, version 11.0.0.121*

BEAST

### 2/5 — Camera scanning

*2013-01-30, version 11.0.0.117*

Scanner from camera doesn't seem to work right. Limited documentation and support.

## Frequently asked questions about SmartTE Terminal Emulation

### What is SmartTE Terminal Emulation?

SmartTE Terminal Emulation is a business application designed for wireless environments, offering secure and reliable terminal emulation. It helps modernize legacy 'green screen' applications into modern graphical interfaces for improved user experience and productivity.

### Does SmartTE Terminal Emulation have ads?

No, SmartTE Terminal Emulation is ad-free. It is a free application that focuses on providing a seamless and uninterrupted user experience for business-critical operations.

### What devices support SmartTE Terminal Emulation?

SmartTE Terminal Emulation is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to work across various Apple devices commonly used in business settings.

### How secure is SmartTE Terminal Emulation?

SmartTE Terminal Emulation prioritizes security with features like Blowfish encryption, firewall-friendly design, and application lock-down. All communications are handled on the host machine and are never broadcast over the wireless network, ensuring data integrity.

### Can SmartTE Terminal Emulation connect to different host systems?

Yes, the StayLinked Server software, which this app connects to, runs natively on various reliable server OS platforms including IBM i (AS/400), AIX, HP-UX, Sun, SCO, Linux, and Windows Servers. It supports multiple terminal emulation types like IBM 5250/3270 and VT220/100/420/52.

### Is SmartTE Terminal Emulation suitable for offline use?

While designed for wireless environments, the core functionality of SmartTE Terminal Emulation relies on a connection to the StayLinked Server. It is built to handle the inconsistencies of Wi-Fi and cellular networks to maintain session stability.

### How often is SmartTE Terminal Emulation updated?

The latest version of SmartTE Terminal Emulation is 15.6.148, and it was last updated on August 9, 2024. This indicates regular updates to maintain performance and compatibility.

### What are the benefits of modernizing with SmartTE Terminal Emulation?

Modernizing with SmartTE Terminal Emulation offers increased productivity through intuitive graphical interfaces on touchscreen devices. It also helps eliminate the high costs and long implementation cycles associated with migrating away from traditional terminal emulation applications.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 15.6.148 — 2024-08-09

* New Scan2Configure and Connect Buttons on the splash screen
* Various enhancements and fixes

### 15.5.146 — 2024-05-19

• Unique Device ID now visible on the Splash Screen
• Performance Improvements to Image Caching
• Enhanced File Transfer Logging and Performance
• Extended configurability of Graphical User Interface elements
• Enhanced sound features for beeps and bells
• Various usability and performance updates

### 15.3.144 — 2022-10-26

•  Added SmartTile Caching for enhanced performance
•  Added ability to wrap text in SmartTiles
•  Added APIs and mnemonics to show/hide the menu bar on the client
•  Automatically switch to an alternative server to make the session start even faster
•  Usability and performance updates

### 15.1.142 — 2020-11-25

• Support for iOS 14.
• Enhancements to the display and formatting of Graphical Fields and Buttons.
• Enhancements to display of SmartTiles.
• Enhancements to display of SmartMenus.
• Various other minor enhancements and bug fixes.

### 14.5.140 — 2019-12-10

* Added SmartTiles feature.
* Supports Variable Height Graphical Input Fields. 
* You can use Unicode and FontAwesome in ExtKeys button captions.
* Support for Cognex MX Scanner.
* Added Long Data API for large barcode data.
* Supports Unicode values embedded in the barcode data.
* New 'Preferred Canvas Color' Client Setting.
* Ignore 'minimum items' value when SmartMenu is manually requested.
* Hide About Button when App Lockdown is enabled.
* New 'First Time Messages' Client Setting.
* New Session Fits Display values, Factor 1, 2, 3 and 4.
* 'Scan Test' dialog now makes room for large scanner data.
* Enhanced support for concurrent BT keyboard and BT Scanner.
* Assorted enhancements and bug fixes.

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