Connecting and Disconnecting macOS to an Apple TV using the Ditto app

Questions

  • How do I connect my Mac to an Apple TV using the Ditto Connect app?
  • How can I present wirelessly from my MacBook using Ditto?
  • How do I disconnect my Mac from the Apple TV in Ditto Connect?
  • How do I enter a room code in the Ditto app on my Mac?
  • Can I connect to a classroom Apple TV with Ditto on my Apple laptop?
  • What is the difference between AirPlay and Ditto for presenting from my Mac?
  • Why is my Mac not connecting to the Apple TV through Ditto?

Environment

  • Staff, faculty, and students who want to present wirelessly in a classroom from a Mac (macOS) laptop using the Ditto Connect app.
  • The Ditto Connect app must already be installed on the Mac (see the related install article).
  • The classroom or space must have an Apple TV running Ditto.

Resolution

The following instructional video walks you through connecting and disconnecting a Mac to an Apple TV using the Ditto Connect app.

Note: Ditto uses the room code shown on the classroom display. Open Ditto Connect, enter that code, and choose to present. Ditto is required for multi-presenting (showing more than one device at once); AirPlay is not.

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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