Connecting and disconnecting an iPad to an Apple TV using the Ditto app

Questions

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

Environment

  • Staff, faculty, and students who want to present wirelessly in a classroom from an iPad using the Ditto Connect app.
  • The Ditto Connect app must already be installed on the iPad (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 an iPad 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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