Present Wirelessly from a Windows computer using Ditto

Summary

Step-by-step instructions for presenting wirelessly from a Windows laptop to a classroom or conference-room Apple TV using the Ditto app. Covers installing Ditto from Company Portal on a Bowdoin computer, using connect.goditto.com on a non-Bowdoin computer, and connecting with a room code to start sharing. Applies to Windows users presenting in Bowdoin rooms equipped with an Apple TV and the Ditto Receiver.

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Questions

  • How do I present wirelessly from a Windows computer to a classroom Apple TV?
  • How can I share my Windows laptop screen wirelessly in a classroom or conference room?
  • How do I install the Ditto app on a Windows laptop?
  • How do I connect to a room using a Ditto room code?
  • I have a Windows computer—how do I present without plugging in a cable?
  • What do I do if the Ditto app is not available in Company Portal?

Environment

This article applies to users presenting from a Windows laptop in a Bowdoin classroom or conference room that is equipped with an Apple TV. Ditto is available for macOS and iPadOS as well, and connects in a similar way.

  • The room must be equipped with an Apple TV running the Ditto Receiver app.
  • The Ditto (Ditto Connect) app must be installed or run on the Windows laptop.

Resolution

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

Install the Ditto app on a Windows laptop

On a Bowdoin-issued computer:

  1. Open Company Portal.
  2. Find Ditto and click Install.
  3. Wait a few moments for the Ditto app to install.

On a non-Bowdoin computer, or if Ditto does not appear in Company Portal:

  1. Open the Ditto Receiver app on the Apple TV.
  2. On your laptop, go to connect.goditto.com in a web browser.
  3. Enter the room code displayed in the room on the Apple TV.
  4. Click Connect once the room code is verified.
Not installed yet? If the app is not installed, you will be given directions to download it. You can install the full app if you are an administrator on your computer (or run MakeMeAdmin first), or you can download a temporary version of the Ditto Connect app.

Use Ditto to present your materials

  1. On the Apple TV, make sure the Ditto Receiver app is open. If not, use the Apple TV remote to navigate to it and press the large round button to open it.
  2. From your laptop, open Ditto.
  3. On the screen provided, enter the words shown on the Apple TV (projected in the room).
  4. If prompted, enter the room code again. When ready, click Start Sharing.

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.

Details

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Article ID: 164971
Created
Wed 11/20/24 3:06 PM
Modified
Tue 8/11/26 3:29 PM

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