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Explains how to connect and disconnect an iPad to a classroom Apple TV using the AirPlay screen-mirroring feature built into iPadOS, with a step-by-step instructional video. Covers getting on the Bowdoin wireless network and entering the on-screen code. For faculty, staff, and students presenting wirelessly from an iPad in a Bowdoin classroom.

Explains how to connect and disconnect a Mac to a classroom Apple TV using the AirPlay screen-mirroring feature built into macOS, with a step-by-step instructional video. Covers getting on the Bowdoin wireless network and entering the on-screen code. For faculty, staff, and students presenting wirelessly from a Mac laptop in a Bowdoin classroom.

Explains how to connect and disconnect an iPad to an Apple TV using the Ditto Connect app, with a step-by-step instructional video and guidance on entering the room code. Requires the Ditto Connect app installed on the iPad. For staff, faculty, and students presenting wirelessly from an iPad in a Bowdoin classroom.

Explains how to connect and disconnect a Windows laptop to a classroom Apple TV using the Ditto Connect app, with a step-by-step instructional video, since Windows cannot use AirPlay natively. Requires the Ditto Connect app installed on the Windows laptop. For staff, faculty, and students presenting wirelessly from a Windows laptop in a Bowdoin classroom.

Explains how to connect and disconnect a Mac (macOS) to an Apple TV using the Ditto Connect app, with a step-by-step instructional video and guidance on entering the room code. Requires the Ditto Connect app installed on the Mac. For staff, faculty, and students presenting wirelessly from a Mac laptop in a Bowdoin classroom.

Explains Bowdoin's phased removal of instructor computers from classrooms and meeting spaces (Fall 2025 through Fall 2026) and the addition of Apple TVs for wireless presentation, including how to present from your own device, where to get orientations and emergency help, and which rooms are affected. For faculty, staff, and students who teach or present in Bowdoin classrooms and meeting spaces.

This article explains why AirPlay and wireless screen mirroring only work with Apple TV devices on the Bowdoin College network. It covers why Roku TVs and other non-Apple display devices do not support wireless casting from phones or laptops at Bowdoin. Customers looking to present wirelessly should use an Apple TV or a wired connection instead.

Overview of the ways to present wirelessly in a Bowdoin classroom or conference room, depending on the device in the room. Covers AirPlay from a Mac, AirPlay from an iPad or iPhone, Ditto from a Windows laptop, and Mersive Solstice Pod rooms, with step-by-step instructions and screenshots. Applies to anyone presenting wirelessly in a room equipped with an Apple TV or Solstice Pod.

Explains how a Bowdoin department requests a new digital sign or display connected to Carousel, what information to include in the request, and what a new display involves (a screen, mounting, network, and a media player such as an Apple TV or BrightSign). Requests are submitted through the Service Catalog.

Explains how to start and stop multi-presenting with the Ditto Connect app, which lets up to four devices share one Apple TV screen at the same time, with a demonstration video. Notes that multi-presenting requires Ditto Connect (AirPlay does not support it) and that each device needs the app installed. For staff, faculty, and students presenting in a Bowdoin classroom.

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.

How students in campus housing set up an Apple TV to watch Xfinity on Campus, including connecting the Apple TV to the Bowdoin network (Ethernet or BOWDOIN-PSK) and downloading and signing in to the Xfinity Stream app. Applies to on-campus students.

Troubleshooting steps for a Bowdoin digital sign that is blank, frozen, showing the wrong content, or offline in Carousel. Covers checking the screen and media player (Apple TV or BrightSign), confirming content is scheduled and active, and restarting the player.