Wireless Display Projection

Description

Many OHIO classrooms and meeting spaces let you use Wi-Fi to send video and audio from a laptop or mobile device to the room's flat panel or projector. If a display supports wireless projection, connection instructions will appear on the unit's start-up screen when you turn it on.

Access

OHIO currently uses two different display projection technologies: Solsticeand AirMedia. Both require you to download and install an app the first time you connect and wish to access. You can follow the instructions linked below for how to do a first-time setup based on the type of device you are using.

Who can access

• You must be logged in to  eduroam wi-fi

• You must be physically present in the room

AirMedia 

AirMedia is available in many buildings at Ohio University. Before you can connect to an AirMedia projector or display over Wi-Fi, you must install the AirMedia app. Click on the appropriate application below for setup instructions.

• Windows

• MacOS

• iOS

• Android: AirMedia app is no longer available for Android devices.

Connect to an AirMedia projector

1. Turn on the room's projector or display. If the device uses AirMedia, its startup screen will show an IP address, access code, and "Crestron" at the bottom.

2. Open your AirMedia app.

3. Select the receiver from the list.

4. If the receiver doesn't automatically show, enter the  IP address (including punctuation) and  access code from the display/projector's startup screen and click  Connect: 

5. It will then ask you to enter the access code again and you should then be connected for screen mirroring. 

6. 

Solstice

Available in: Ellis Hall

First-time users

1. Turn on the room's projector or flat panel.

2. If the unit uses Solstice, its startup screen will include a room number and 4 digit code in the upper left, the current time and an IP address in the lower left, and instructions on the right.

3. Follow the instructions on the startup screen to install the Solstice app.

4. If your device does not connect automatically after you install and launch the Solstice app, go to the  Enter IP tab and type the IP address shown in the lower left of the display or projector's startup screen. Use only numbers and periods when entering this address.

5. Enter the 4 digit code shown in the upper left of the display or projector's startup screen.

Returning users

1. Launch the Solstice app on your device.

2. If the room you need is listed under  Discovered Displays, choose it. Otherwise, go to the  Enter IP tab and type the IP address shown in the lower left of the display or projector's startup screen. Use only numbers and periods when entering this address.

3. Enter the 4 digit code from the upper left of the display or projector's startup screen.

Features

• Uses Wi-Fi to share your computer or mobile device's screen and audio on a classroom projector or flat panel display.

• Multiple users can connect to the room's projector/display at the same time.

Best uses

• Presentations

• Student collaboration

• Conferences

Additional resources

Join the Teaching and Learning Technologies Advisory Community

• The  Teaching and Learning Technologies Advisory Community  is open to OHIO students, faculty, and staff who have an interest in teaching and learning technologies. 

Service support

• You can learn more about service-specific roadmaps by visiting the  IT Services Roadmaps  page.

Get help

• Visit the Help and Resources page  for additional information.

• Visit the Technology Help Center ( help.ohio.edu ) to get live support, view outages, and browse trainings.

• Book a 60-minute  Learning Spaces Hardware Consultation .

Accessibility

Ohio University strives to make its digital resources and services accessible to all visitors, including those with disabilities who may also be using assistive technology. If special steps are necessary in order to improve the accessibility of experiences for end-users, those steps must be taken. 

If you experience a barrier that affects your ability to access OHIO websites, videos, online forums, documents, or other information technology, please let us know . 
For further information about OHIO's digital accessibility resources, see:

• Digital Accessibility

• Office for University Accessibility

• Student Accessibility Services

• Ohio University's IT Accessibility Policy

Security

The Ohio University Information Security Office strives to educate and empower the University community to appropriately manage risks and protect OHIO’s information and systems. This effort is facilitated through policies, standards, and information security risk management program, as well as other tools and guidance that are provided to the University community. This modern approach creates a safe computing environment in which the University community can teach, learn, and conduct research. 

For additional information about OHIO’s security resources, see:

• Resources for students

• Resources for faculty and staff

• Resources for researchers