Connecting Your iPhone or iPad Wirelessly to a Technology Classroom Display or Group Study Room

Learn how to display content wirelessly from your iPhone or iPad to a Technology Classroom display or Group Study Room in the Libraries.

Operating System: iOS  

Last Updated: January 22, 2024

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Step 1: Download and install Crestron AirMedia

This only needs to be done once.

The Crestron AirMedia app needs to be installed on your device to present wirelessly. Download and installation take several minutes, so allow sufficient time before you need to use it.

In the App Store, search for Crestron AirMedia and get the app with the blue “A” icon.

Zoom image: iOS download of Crestron AirMedia app in App store iOS download of Crestron AirMedia app in App store.

Step 2: Connect to eduroam Wi-Fi

If your device is not already connected to eduroam, see Wi-Fi at UB for configuration instructions

Step 3: Mute the projector (Classrooms only)

On the Crestron touchscreen press Projector Video Mute to mute the projector so people in the room cannot see the code.

Step 4: Locate the IP Address and code

  • On the teaching station Crestron touchscreen, select Wireless Presentation. An IP address will appear at the top of the Crestron touchscreen, along with a four-digit code
Zoom image: Touch panel with IP address and code displayed Touch panel with IP address and code displayed.
  • In Library group study rooms, the IP Address is shown on the video display panel in the room.

Step 5: Connect to Crestron AirMedia 2

Each room has a unique IP address. Follow these steps each time you want to use Crestron AirMedia in a classroom or study room.

  1. On your device, open the Crestron AirMedia  app
    • A pop-up may state “AirMedia would like to find and connect to devices on your local network”. Choose Allow.
  2. In the Enter receiver’s address field type the IP address shown on the Crestron touchscreen or on the group study room's video display panel. Tap Go.

Do not include “http:” before the numbers of the address.

Zoom image: Enter URL to connect. Enter URL to connect.

3. The Start Screen Mirroring screen opens showing the name of the room’s receiver which may look something like: 10.12.33.555, ROOM376G-AM3200, AM-3100-C4426805BAC5, or FRONCZAK555-AM3100

Zoom image: Screen mirroring starts after selecting the site to mirror Screen mirroring starts after selecting the site to mirror.

4. Open Control Center (swipe down from the upper right corner of the screen)

5. Tap the Screen Mirroring icon

Zoom image: select screen mirroring select screen mirroring.

6. Tap the room’s receiver to begin mirroring.

Zoom image: Tap the IP address that matches the one on the Crestron touchscreen Tap the IP address that matches the one on the Crestron touchscreen.

7. When prompted, enter the four-digit code from the Crestron touchscreen or study room display panel and tap OK

Zoom image: Enter code. Tap OK to connect using AirPlay Enter code. Tap OK to connect using AirPlay.

8. Your device screen will be mirrored onto the screen.

Step 6: Un-mute the projector (Classrooms only)

Press Projector Video Mute on the teaching station Crestron touchscreen to reveal the mirrored screen to people in the classroom.

Do not close the AirMedia app while connected.

Disconnect when done

1. Open Control Panel

2. Tap Stop Mirroring to end screen sharing

Zoom image: Tap Stop Mirroring Tap Stop Mirroring.
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