Connecting Your Windows Device Wirelessly to a Technology Classroom Display or Group Study Room

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

Operating System: Windows

Last Updated: December 17, 2025

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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. 

Download Crestron AirMedia for Windows

You need administrator rights to install the AirMedia app, but your IT support department may make it available through Software Center.

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. Launch the Crestron AirMedia app

2. If it is the first time you are launching the app, click Allow to run the app after launching it

3. Enter the IP address shown on the Crestron touchscreen in the Enter receiver’s address field field and click Enter.

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

Zoom image: enter IP address enter IP address.

4. Enter the four-digit code shown on the Crestron touchscreen and click Connect

Zoom image: Enter code then click connect Enter code then click connect.

5. Your screen will now be projected  

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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.

You can minimize the AirMedia app, but do o not close it while connected.

Disconnect when done

Disconnect so your device isn’t projected accidently after you leave the room:

  •  Click Dock to pause and hide the shared screen.
  • Click Pause to pause sharing but keep the shared screen visible.
  • Click Disconnect to stop sharing and disconnect from AirMedia.
Zoom image: Stop, pause and mute buttons Stop, pause and mute buttons.
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