To connect your Apple Device to an Apple TV

 

·     Apple TVs are currently located in the Main Library in Learning Commons Group Area D, and Group Rooms 1103 and 1105.

·      Apple TVs will only work with AirPlay on Apple devices;

              - iMac and all MacBooks newer than mid-2011 with iTunes 10.2 or later will be equipped with AirPlay.

              - iPad 2s, iPad Minis, and 5th Generation iPod Touch running iOS 4.3 or later will be equipped with AirPlay.


Operating the Apple TV

·      Press the on button on the black panel located on the lower right corner of the television monitor.

·      Press the Apple TV button on the black control panel.

·      Select AirPlay from the menu bar on your Apple device.

o   For MacBooks, the menu bar is the small white strip across the top of your screen. The AirPlay icon sits near the Wifi menu icon.

o   For iPads and iPods, swipe up from the bottom of your screen to access the Control Center.

·      Select the name of the Apple TV you wish to AirPlay to from the drop-down menu.

o   The name of the Apple TV corresponds to the name of the room it is in. Ex: To connect to the Apple TV in Group Room 1103, connect to the Apple TV named Learning Commons 1103.

·      A 4 digit code will appear on the television monitor.

·      Enter that code into the text box that appears on your computer monitor.

·      Make sure mirroring is turned on.

·      If an update window appears on the Apple TV inform the Service Desk for their assistance.

 

 

To disconnect your Apple device from an AppleTV

·      Select AirPlay from the menu bar.

o   For MacBooks, the menu bar is the small white strip across the top of your screen. The AirPlay icon sits near the Wifi menu icon.

o   For iPads and iPods, swipe up from the bottom of your screen to access the Control Center.

·      Select Disconnect AirPlay Display.

 

 

PLEASE REMEMBER TO DISCONNECT YOUR DEVICE FROM THE APPLE TV BEFORE LEAVING THE ROOM.

 

Article number: 
103432
Last updated: 
September 17, 2021