Connecting and disconnecting an iPad to a classroom Apple TV using AirPlay

Questions

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

Environment

  • Faculty, staff, and students using an iPad 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 iPadOS. To present using the Ditto Connect app instead, see the related Ditto articles.

Resolution

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

Note: Your iPad 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 iPad 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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