Connecting and disconnecting a Mac to a classroom Apple TV using AirPlay

Questions

  • How do I connect my Mac to a classroom Apple TV using AirPlay?
  • How do I mirror my MacBook screen to the Apple TV in a classroom?
  • How do I present wirelessly from my Mac to the classroom display?
  • How do I disconnect my Mac from the classroom Apple TV when I am finished?
  • Where is the AirPlay or Screen Mirroring button on macOS?
  • Why can I not see my Mac screen on the classroom projector or TV?
  • How do I use screen mirroring in a Bowdoin classroom from my Mac?

Environment

  • Faculty, staff, and students using a Mac laptop (macOS) who want to present wirelessly in a Bowdoin classroom equipped with an Apple TV.
  • You must be connected to the Bowdoin wireless network in a room that has an Apple TV.
  • Covers the AirPlay screen-mirroring feature built into macOS. To present using the Ditto Connect app instead, see the related Ditto articles.

Resolution

AirPlay is built into macOS, so no additional software is required to mirror your Mac to a classroom Apple TV. The following instructional video walks you through connecting and disconnecting a Mac using AirPlay.

Note: Your Mac and the classroom Apple TV must be on the Bowdoin wireless network. If a four-digit code appears on the classroom display, enter it on your Mac when prompted to complete the connection.

Additional Help

If you need further assistance, you have several options:

  • Bowdoin Bot: Chat with Bowdoin Bot directly from any KB page for instant answers.
  • Phone: Call the Bowdoin College Service Desk at (207) 725-3030.
  • In person: Visit the Tech Hub in Smith Union during business hours.
  • Submit a ticket: Request assistance through the Service Catalog.

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