Audience Response System Rental: TurningPoint Keypads, Pricing, and Setup

Renting an audience response system (ARS) from ARS Rental gives you TurningPoint ResponseCard wireless keypads, PowerPoint-integrated polling software, and a free online training session, priced at $4 per keypad per day plus shipping. This rental model fits one-time or occasional events—conferences, training sessions, classroom reviews, or corporate meetings—where you need live audience voting without buying hardware you'll rarely use. If you already know PowerPoint, the learning curve is minimal: attendees press a button matching an on-screen choice, and results appear in real time.

What the Rental Includes

The do-it-yourself rental package is built around TurningPoint, which integrates directly with PowerPoint. According to ARS Rental, each order includes:

• ResponseCard wireless keypads for attendees to vote with
• TurningPoint software that inserts interactive questions into an existing presentation
• A free online training session to get you comfortable with the system
• No hidden or "gotcha" fees—pricing is described as simple and straightforward

Interactive questions are customized just like any other PowerPoint slide, so you don't rebuild your deck in a separate tool.

Pricing: Estimating Your Event Cost

The published rate is $4 per keypad/day + shipping. To estimate your total:

Two practical notes: plan keypad count around expected attendance (plus a small buffer for spares or late registrants), and confirm shipping timing so keypads arrive before your setup and testing window. For an exact quote, ARS Rental provides a "How Much Does It Cost?" request page.

How TurningPoint Works with PowerPoint

The workflow is described as "easy as 1-2-3":

1. Insert interactive questions into your existing PowerPoint presentation—customized like any other slide.
2. Attendees press the keypad button corresponding to the choice displayed on screen.
3. Results display in real time, and you can generate response reports after the meeting.

Because the system collects and tracks responses, you can also gather demographic data, run pre- and post-test questions to view changes in knowledge or opinion over time, and even run fast-paced games.

Renting vs. Buying

If you run one or two events a year, renting avoids capital outlay and storage. If you poll audiences monthly, buying may pay off over time—but the rental's included training and support lower the barrier for first-time users.

Rental Process: From Quote to On-Site Use

1. Request a quote with your attendee count, event dates, and shipping location.
2. Confirm the order—pricing is per keypad per day plus shipping, with no hidden fees.
3. Complete the free online training to learn question setup and result display.
4. Build your questions into your PowerPoint deck using TurningPoint.
5. Receive keypads with enough lead time to test before the event.
6. Run the session, displaying results live, then generate reports afterward.
7. Return the equipment per the rental terms.

Common Setup Pitfalls and Fixes

• Keypads not registering votes: Test all keypads during setup, not on the day of the event; confirm each keypad is powered and within range.
• Questions not appearing correctly: Verify interactive questions were inserted as TurningPoint slides, not plain text slides.
• Results not displaying: Run a full dry run of the deck in presentation mode before the audience arrives.
• Shipping timing: Order early enough that keypads arrive before your testing window—shipping is a separate line item and timeline factor.
• Attendee confusion: Display clear instructions on the first question slide so participants know which button to press.

Bottom Line

Rent from ARS Rental if you need interactive polling for a one-time or occasional event and want PowerPoint-native setup with training included. Budget $4 per keypad per day plus shipping, size your keypad count to attendance, and build in a testing window. Request a quote to confirm total cost for your dates and location.