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| name         = Use an Apple TV
| name = Project with Airplay (Apple TV)
| summary      = Apple TVs are deployed in some classrooms on both campuses. They allow for wireless projection from your Mac Laptop, iPad, and iPhone.
| learning =  
| for_employees = y
| instruction = x
| for_students  = y
| community = x
| for_parents  =  
| summ = AirPlay allows you to wirelessly project you MacOS or iOS devices in RCS academic spaces
| cat1          =  RCS Software and Services
| maintained = JM
| cat2          =
| year = 2024-2025
| maintained   = JM
| year         = 2022-2023
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=Using Apple TV through AirPlay in the Classroom=
=Using Apple TV through AirPlay in the Classroom=
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#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.
#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.


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== 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:
 
[[File:Bluetooth_AirPlay.jpg|border|frameless|600x600px]]


==Playing DVD with ATV==
== 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.
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==
==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==
==Important Notes==
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