Casting to a Crestron AirMedia

The Crestron AirMedia system allows you to wirelessly share your laptop, tablet, or mobile device screen to a display in a meeting room.
Follow the steps below to connect and present using your device’s built-in screen mirroring features or the AirMedia app as a backup.

🖥️ 1. Connect to the Room Display

1. Power on the display or projector (if not already on).
2. Make sure the Crestron AirMedia welcome screen is visible — it should show:
   • The Room Name or Number
   • The AirMedia Device Name (e.g., ConferenceRoom-AirMedia)
   • The IP address (e.g., 10.165.x.x)

💻 2. Connect from Your Device

✅ Option A — Built-In Screen Mirroring (Recommended)

Windows 10 / 11

1. Connect your computer to the UK WiFi (eduroam) network.
2. Press Windows + K to open the Cast menu.
3. Select the AirMedia device name from the list (e.g., GDB-Room-AirMedia).
4. Enter the 4-digit code shown on the room display (will pop up after a few seconds).
5. Your screen will now mirror to the display.

💡 Tip: To stop casting, press Windows + K again and select Disconnect.

iOS (iPhone / iPad)

1. Connect your device to the UK WiFi (eduroam).
2. Open Control Center → tap Screen Mirroring.
3. Select the AirMedia device name (e.g., GDB-Room-AirMedia).
4. Enter the 4-digit code shown on the display (will pop up after a few seconds).
5. Your iPhone or iPad screen will appear on the room display.

💡 To stop sharing, open Control Center again and tap Stop Mirroring.

🧩 Option B — Using the AirMedia App (Backup Method)

Windows & macOS

1. Go to https://present.crestron.com.
2. Download and install the AirMedia app for your operating system.
3. Open the app and enter the AirMedia IP address shown on the room display.
4. When prompted, enter the 4-digit code.
5. Select Share Screen or Present.

Web Browser (Chrome / Edge)

1. Open your browser and go to the AirMedia IP (e.g., http://10.0.10.55).
2. Click Present from Browser.
3. Grant permission for screen sharing.
4. Enter the 4-digit code.
5. Choose what to share:
   • Entire Screen
   • Application Window
   • Browser Tab

⚠️ Note: Performance and sound quality may be lower when using the browser method compared to native mirroring.

⚙️ 3. Disconnect When Finished

• For Windows, press Win + K → select Disconnect.
• For iOS, open Control Center → tap Stop Mirroring.
• For the AirMedia app, click Stop Sharing or close the app window.

🔒 Important: Always disconnect when finished to prevent others from seeing your screen.

🧠 Troubleshooting

📞 Need Help?

If you experience issues connecting to AirMedia:

• Contact Billy via Teams chat or email at Billy@uky.edu
• Provide:
  • Room name
  • Device type (Windows, Mac, iPhone, etc.)
  • Description of the issue