AirMedia Wireless Presentation Guides

This article includes information about using AirMedia wireless projection

Summary

Learning Space Technologies has installed AirMedia in select campus classrooms and conference rooms to make presenting easy and flexible. AirMedia allows you to share content wirelessly from a laptop, smartphone, or tablet. This source type allows you to walk into the room and start presenting without plugging in cables.

Currently, there are two AirMedia connection options available across campus. In some spaces, you will connect by downloading the AirMedia application to your device. In most rooms, however, you can connect quickly using simple hot keys and no application download required. 

To help you choose the best and fastest connection option for your room, the table below outlines which AirMedia version is installed and whether the space requires the launching of the application to connect or if it has the hot key quick connection ability.

AirMedia supports Windows and Mac laptops, as well as iPhone, iPad, and Android devices, allowing you to present PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and PDF documents, along with images, videos, and other supported (non copyrighted) app content using full-screen mirroring.

 

How-To

Instructions

For all devices

1. Connect to the 'eduroam' wireless network
2. Ensure Bluetooth is enabled on your device.
3. Select the "AirMedia" source on your classroom audiovisual touch panel. You will need to know the connection Code that will be projected on the main classroom display and shown on the AV touch panel.

 

Using a Windows Laptop in a Quick Connect AirMedia Space

• Use Windows + K keys  on your keyboard to open the Casting Menu
   
• Select your classroom name from the Casting Menu
  • For Example: HS140
     
• Enter the 4-Digit code shown on both the classroom main display and AV touch panel when prompted.

For more info on screen mirroring and wireless projection in Windows see Microsoft's support article: Screen mirroring and projecting to your PC or wireless display  

 

Using a Mac Laptop in a Quick Connect AirMedia Space

• Click Control Center in the menu bar, click the Screen Mirroring icon
• Choose your classroom name using the screen mirroring menu.
  • For Example: HS201
     
• Enter the 4-Digit code shown on both the classroom main display and AV touch panel when prompted.
• To set whether your desktop mirrors or extends your Mac screen, click the Screen Mirroring icon
  • Choose Mirror Built-in Display or Use As Separate Display.

For more info on screen mirroring and wireless projection in MacOS see Apple's support article: Connect external displays to MacBook Pro  

 

Using an iOS (iPhone or iPad) device in a Quick Connect AirMedia Space

• Open the iOS Center by swipe diagonally down from the top right corner.
   
• Tap the Screen Mirroring button .
• Choose your classroom name using the screen mirroring menu.
  • For Example: HS201
     
• Enter the 4-Digit code shown on both the classroom main display and AV touch panel when prompted.
• In some Apps, you might need to tap a different button first.
  • For example, in the Photos app
    • Tap the Share button 
       
    • Then tap the AirPlay button 
       

Using an Android device

• Ensure your Android device is connected to 'eduroam' wireless network

• Download the Crestron AirMedia app from the Google Play Store.

• Type the URL or IP address displayed on the classroom's main screen and AV touch panel into the app's address field and tap connect/go.

• When prompted, enter the 4-digit code shown on the screen.

  • Tap Present with AirMedia to share your screen.

 

Classrooms with AirMedia per Campus

Plymouth State University

Keene State College

University of New Hampshire (Durham, Manchester, CPS)

 

AirMedia functionality varies by room at UNH Durham. While many rooms allow connection without the AirMedia app, some still require it.

Refer to the table below to find the best connection method for your room:

 

Using the AirMedia app on Windows Laptops

To download AirMedia for Windows, power on the room display, select AirMedia from the Touch Panel, and enter the IP address shown on the projected image and the AV Touch Panel into a web browser of your choice and following the steps outlined below.

• Locate the IP Address: Turn on the room projector or screen and select the AirMedia source on the AV touch panel to display the connection screen.
• Access the Webpage: Open a web browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, etc.) on your laptop and type the IP address (e.g., HS140.stream.unh.edu) shown on the screen.
• Download the Application: On the webpage, click the Download button for the Windows application.
• Run the Installer: Once the download completes, open the file (often named AirMedia.exe) to install or run the software.
• Connect: Enter the 4-digit code displayed on the projection screen and AV Touch Panel when prompted to begin presenting. 
• Select How to Display: If prompted, use the Windows Key + P  to open the Windows screen mirroring and extended display menu.

 

Using the AirMedia app on Mac Laptops

To download AirMedia for Mac laptops, enter the IP address displayed on your projected image or AV Touch Panel into a browser to download the installer.

• Locate the IP Address: Turn on the room projector or screen and select the AirMedia source to display the connection screen.
• Access the Webpage: Open a web browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, etc.) on your laptop and type the IP address (e.g., HS201.stream.unh.edu) shown on the screen.
• Download the Application: On the webpage, click the Download button for the Mac application.
• Run the Installer: Open the downloaded .dmg file and drag the app to your Applications folder. 
• When launching for the first time, allow the application to access the network and install required audio drivers.
• Connect: Run the app, enter the IP address and the four-digit code displayed on the projection screen and AV Touch Panel when prompted to begin presenting. 
• Select How to Display: If prompted, use the  to open the Mac screen mirroring and extended display options.

***If your Mac computer is running MacOS Catalina version 10.15.2 or newer, you may need to follow the below installation instructions outlined below***

• After downloading the AirMedia® installer and opening the file, you will receive an error message that states: "aimedia_osx_3.1.29_installer.pkg" can't be opened because Apple cannot check it for malicious software.
• Open your Mac System Preferences
• Navigate to Security & Privacy
• Select the General Tab
• Click Open Anyway for the AirMedia Installer
• You might be required to enter your computer account information
• AirMedia installer should then function normally

 

Need Additional Audiovisual Help?

To report non-emergency issues, or ask questions about your classroom or learning space:

Submit a TeamDynamix Learning Space Technology Support ticket. 

Support tickets will be responded to within one business day.

If you require IMMEDIATE assistance in a classroom, please contact the applicable phone number instead of submitting a ticket:
Keene State - 603-358-2525, press 1
Plymouth State - 603-535-2525, press 1
UNH Durham - 603-862-2467 or 603-862-2525, Press 1
UNH Manchester - 603-641-4357
UNH Law - 603-513-5127