Overview:

AirMedia is a technology that enables our faculty to share their screens without having to connect video cables to the systems in classroom spaces. The university is currently prototyping this technology and will be making it available in the following spaces to evaluate whether it addresses our instructors’ needs:

• School of Nursing 022
• Lee Hall (Underground Lecture Hall)
• Davis-Shaughnessy 260
• Allied Health Professions 2031

AirMedia uses a piece of software to share the screen from your Windows or Mac desktop or mobile device while connected to SLU-Users.

Mobile devices can share their content using the Crestron AirMedia app which is available for iOS and Android™ devices. Both apps may be used for full screen sharing on devices running Android 5.0 Lollipop or iOS 8 and above. Download the latest version of these apps from the App Store® app or Google Play™ store.

Instructions:

If you'd prefer a version of these instructions with screen captures, feel free to download the PDF attached to the right.

Connecting with a Computer:

To connect your computer to an AirMedia in one of the classrooms:

1. Tap the classroom’s Crestron panel to start the system.
2. Select the AirMedia source for display.
3. On your computer, point your web browser to the web address or IP address shown on the classroom’s screen. The welcome screen is displayed.
4. Select Start Presenting. The AirMedia screen will display.
5. Select the button for your computer’s operating system to download the application.
   NOTE: This software does not require installation. Once downloaded, it will run locally.

Sharing from a Windows Computer:

Once the client application is downloaded, content can be shared by the following:

1. Run the client application. The Connect screen appears and lists any discovered AirMedia devices.
2. Select Connect under the desired AirMedia or enter the device's IP address in the search bar and press enter.
   NOTE: Select the star button to the left of the desired AirMedia to add or remove from the favorite devices list. Select the favorite devices list button to access the list.
3. If a code is required, enter the code shown on the classroom’s screen. Once connected, the client application displays the presentation controls.
4. Direct the presentation with the following controls:

• Dock: Dock the presentation. When docked, the computer no longer shares its screen but remains connected to the receiver.
• Pause: Start or freeze the computer's screen.
• [Volume]: Control the output volume to the classroom.
• Disconnect: End connection between the computer and the AirMedia device.
• Conferencing M Start: Start a Wireless Conferencing session.
• Use the Screen sharing dropdown menu to select the connected screen to present.
• Select Session control to open the Session menu, which lists each presenter along with corresponding presentation controls. Up to 30 presenters can be connected at a time. Use the back arrow to return to the presentation controls for the computer.

NOTE: If the computer's presentation is paused and resumed by another presenter, the computer will then receive a permission request before the presentation resumes. To modify this setting, select Options > Session Delegation.

Sharing from a Mac:

Once the client application is downloaded, content can be shared by the following:

1. Run the client application. The Connect screen appears and lists any discovered AirMedia devices.
2. Select Connect to the right of the desired receiver or enter the device's IP address in the search bar and press enter. The Enter Code screen appears.
   NOTE: Select the star button to the left of the desired AirMedia to add or remove from the favorite devices list. Select the favorite devices list button to access the list.
3. If a code is required, enter the code shown on the classroom’s screen. Follow the onscreen instructions to present. Select OK to return to the presentation controls.
4. Direct the presentation with the following controls:

• Blue Dock Button: Dock functionality to be supported in a future release.
• Speaker Button: Control the output volume of the display.
• Session Control Option: Select for additional controls and information about all presenters. The Session menu opens and lists each presenter with corresponding presentation controls. Use the back arrow to return to the presentation controls for the computer.

Sharing from an iOS Device:

You can share content from an iOS device using the built-in screen mirroring functionality.
To share content from an iOS device:

1. Open the AirMedia app. The Connect screen appears and lists any discovered AirMedia devices.
2. Tap the Connect button next to the desired AirMedia or enter the receiver's IP address in the search bar and press Enter on your iPhone's or iPad’s onscreen keyboard.
   NOTE: Select the star button to the left of the desired AirMedia to add or remove from the favorite devices list. Select the favorite devices list button to access the list.
3. If a code is required, enter the code shown on the classroom’s screen and select OK. Screen mirroring instructions will appear.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions and select OK. Once connected, the application offers presentation controls.
5. Direct the presentation with the following controls:

• Blue Dock Button: Dock functionality to be supported in a future release.
• Disconnect Button: End the connection between the device and the receiver.
• Session Control Option: Select to open the Session menu, which lists each presenter along with corresponding presentation controls. Up to 30 presenters can be connected at a time. Use the back arrow to return to the presentation controls for the device.

Sharing from an Android Device:

You can share content from your Android device using the AirMedia app.
To share content from an Android device:

1. Open the AirMedia application. The Connect screen appears and lists any discovered AirMedia devices.
2. Select the desired receiver or enter the receiver's IP address in the search bar and press Enter on the phone's or tablet’s onscreen keyboard.
   NOTE: Select the star button to the left of the desired AirMedia to add or remove from the favorite devices list. Select Favorites to access that list.
3. If a code is required, enter the code shown on the classroom’s screen and select OK. A presentation confirmation message appears.
4. Select Start Now to begin presenting.

To end the presentation, make one of the following selections:

• Stop Presentation with AirMedia: Stop presenting from the Android device but remain connected to the AirMedia.
• Disconnect from AirMedia: Stop presenting from the Android device and disconnect from the AirMedia.