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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 = 2023-2024
| maintained   = JM
| year         = 2020-2021
}}
}}
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=Using Apple TV through AirPlay in the Classroom=
=Using Apple TV through AirPlay in the Classroom=
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====macOS Version Big Sur and later:====
====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>
#Go to the Control Center Menu item and click on the Screen Mirroring button:[[File:ControlCenterBigSur.jpg|left|thumb]]
#Choose the Apple TV from the list: <br> [[File:ScreenMirror.jpg]] <br>
#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: <br> [[File:200px-AirplayCode.png]]
#Once selected, you will be prompted on your laptop to enter the AirPlay Code displayed on the Apple TV: <br> [[File:200px-AirplayCode.png]]
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====Using Interactive devices using AirPlay====
====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.
#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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==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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