Connecting to an AppleTV from a Mac

Connecting with Airplay

 

Airplay will open media currently playing on your mac on the appleTV. This does not duplicate the display, allowing you to perform other tasks on your device while the media plays. This is preferred for projecting things like longer videos or music. Note: Currently air playing video feature only works in the Safari web browser.

Air playing video (IN SAFARI)

1. On a supported site, such as youtube or many other web video sources, Press the Airplay button in the corner of the video.

2. If asked to select, choose Airplay & bluetooth devices

3. Select your classroom AppleTV from the list of airplay destinations.

Air Playing audio

To output just sound over the appleTV click the speaker icon in the top right hand corner of your computer, then select the name of your classrooms AppleTV

Screen Mirroring

Screen Mirroring will duplicate your display on the projector/TV, and is suitable for slideshows and general instruction. Recommend airplay for long format projection like showing a film.

To start Mirroring:

1. Open Control Center:
   • Click the icon in the upper-right corner of the screen.
2. Click Screen Mirroring  .
   
   
3. Select your Apple TV, from the list, it should be named after your classroom.
   
   
4. If an AirPlay passcode appears on your projector/TV screen Simply enter the password on the device.
5.  Select Use as separate display if you wish to have different content on your screen and projector.