Present Wirelessly from a Windows computer using Ditto

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Question

  • I'm in a classroom and want to present wirelessly to the room's Apple TV. I have a Windows computer, how do I do it?
  • How can I present my Windows computer content wirelessly in a classroom?

Environment

  • Classroom must be equipped with an Apple TV.
  • An application named "Ditto" must be installed on the Windows laptop.
  • An app named "Ditto Receiver" must be installed on the Apple TV.

Resolution

Clients with Windows laptops are able to present wirelessly in classrooms and conference rooms equipped with an Apple TV that also has the Ditto Receiver app installed. Follow these steps to install Ditto and connect.

Install the Ditto app on a Windows laptop

  1. To install the Ditto app on a Bowdoin-issued computer
    1. Open Company Portal
    2. Search for Ditto
    3. Click Install and wait a few moments for the Ditto app to install.
  2. To install the Ditto app on a non-Bowdoin computer OR if the Ditto app doesn't appear in Company Portal
    1. Open the Ditto Receiver app on the Apple TV device.
    2. Go https://connect.goditto.com/ on your laptop in a web browser
    3. Enter the room code that is being presented in the room on the Apple TV.
    4. Click Connect once the room code is verified.
    5. If the app is not installed, you will be provided directions to download and install it.
      1. You can choose to download and install the app if you are an administrator on your computer or if you run MakeMeAdmin​​​​​​​ before installing
      2. You can also choose to download a temporary version of the Ditto Connect app.

Use the Ditto app to present materials

Once Ditto is installed, follow these steps to present your materials.

  1. On the Apple TV, make sure the Ditto Receiver app is open.
  2. From your laptop, open Ditto
  3. On the screen provided, enter the words that appear on the Apple TV, which is being projected in the room.
  4. If prompted, enter the room code again. Once ready, click Start Sharing​​​​​​​.

Additional Help

If you need further assistance, please contact the Bowdoin College Service Desk