Latest revision as of 09:44, 8 November 2024

Using Apple TV through AirPlay in the Classroom

Summary	AirPlay allows you to wirelessly project you MacOS or iOS devices in RCS academic spaces
Author	Maintained by Jeremy Martinez
Help	Get help with this article
Status	Up-to-date for the 2024-2025 school year.

macOS versions pre-Big Sur

Enable AirPlay to Display in the Menu Bar. To do this go to System Preferences > Displays and click the checkbox at the bottom.
This AirPlay icon will appear on the menu bar when Apple TVs are connected to the wireless network.
Clicking on the icon displays any available Apple TVs.
Select the Apple TV Name for the location you are in.
Once selected, you will be prompted on your laptop to enter the AirPlay Code displayed on the Apple TV:

macOS Version Big Sur and later:

Go to the Control Center Menu item and click on the Screen Mirroring button:
Choose the Apple TV from the list:
Once selected, you will be prompted on your laptop to enter the AirPlay Code displayed on the Apple TV:

Using Interactive devices using AirPlay

Using an AppleTV for interactivity with Epson BrightLink projectors (LS & US) is not recommended as the projector will need to be re-calibrated every time for optimal pen tracking.

Devices need to have Bluetooth enabled to connect to Apple TVs

As of November 2024, devices such as laptops and iPads need to have Bluetooth enabled to see and connect to Apple TVs.

Setting in macOS System Settings:

Playing DVD through an Apple TV

To play a DVD through an Apple TV you will need to use VLC Player. A DVD will NOT work with Apple's DVD Player app.

Streaming Video

Viewing streaming video media (like YouTube) is not recommended through an Apple TV as there may be lag, dropouts and audio glitches. Please use the hard-wired connection through the cable bundle for best results.

Important Notes

On rare occasions, you will be unable to pair the Apple TV to AirPlay on your Mac even though you may see the Apple TV connection screen displayed. Try disconnecting and then reconnecting Wi-Fi, which should re-populate the list of available Apple TVs. Please put in a Tech Support Ticket if you are unable to connect to an Apple TV through AirPlay.
If your computer goes to sleep you will need to reconnect to the Apple TV. Caffeine can be used to prevent your Laptop from Sleeping (it works on people too!).

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 ====macOS Version Big Sur and later:====
-#Enable AirPlay to Display in the Menu Bar. To do this go to System Preferences > Displays and click the checkbox at the bottom. <br> [[File:MirrorOptions.png]]
 #Go to the Control Center Menu item and click on the Screen Mirroring button: <br>[[File:ControlCenterBigSur.jpg]]<br>
 #Choose the Apple TV from the list: <br> [[File:ScreenMirror.jpg]] <br>
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 ====Using Interactive devices using AirPlay====
-#To use your Promethean Board Pen (LS) along with the Apple TV, you must connect the USB Cable to your laptop as previously done to use Interactive Boards.
 #Using an AppleTV for interactivity with Epson BrightLink projectors (LS & US) is '''''not recommended''''' as the projector will need to be re-calibrated every time for optimal pen tracking.
-<br />
+== Devices need to have Bluetooth enabled to connect to Apple TVs ==
-==Playing DVD with ATV==
+As of November 2024, devices such as laptops and iPads need to have Bluetooth enabled to see and connect to Apple TVs.
+Setting in macOS System Settings:
+[[File:Bluetooth_AirPlay.jpg|border|frameless|600x600px]]
+== Playing DVD through an Apple TV ==
 To play a DVD through an Apple TV you will need to use [http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-macosx.html VLC Player]. A DVD will NOT work with Apple's DVD Player app.
 ==Streaming Video==
-Viewing streaming video media (like YouTube) is not recommended through an Apple TV as there will be lag, dropouts and audio glitches. Please use the hard-wired connection through the cable bundle for best results.
+Viewing streaming video media (like YouTube) is not recommended through an Apple TV as there may be lag, dropouts and audio glitches. Please use the hard-wired connection through the cable bundle for best results.
 ==Important Notes==