How to share your macOS device with ClickShare using AirPlay

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Screen sharing from your macOS device to ClickShare is possible using AirPlay. Two methods are described below:

Info! Contact your IT administrator, if you are unable to share your macOS device using AirPlay.

 

Method 1

This procedure can be followed for the Base Units operating in the standalone mode.

  1. Connect to the ClickShare Wi-Fi (how to: see KB 2675).
    Note: By connecting to the ClickShare Wi-Fi, you will lose your internet connection or will switch to a data (3G/4G/5G) connection if your device supports it.

  2. Enable casting by opening the control center and opening the menu by selecting Screen Mirroring.



  3. Select the Base Unit you would like to cast to.



  4. If prompted, enter the 4-digit passcode (if the passcode usage is enabled on the Base Unit) that appears on the meeting room screen, see for KB 9091 details.
    Your macOS device screen is now shared to the meeting room screen.

  5. If you want to cast a virtual secondary (extended) desktop on macOS, select Use As Separate Display.



  6. To stop sharing your macOS device, click the Base Unit in the screen mirroring menu.

 

Method 2

This procedure can be followed for the Base Units connected to LAN.

  1. Enable casting by opening the control center and opening the menu by selecting Screen Mirroring.



  2. Select the Base Unit you would like to cast to.



    Note: If your ClickShare Base Unit does not appear in the list, please refer to KB 5454 for the troubleshooting tips.

  3. If prompted, enter the 4-digit passcode (if the passcode usage is enabled on the Base Unit) that appears on the meeting room screen, see for KB 9091 details.
    Your macOS device screen is now shared to the meeting room screen.

  4. If you want to cast a virtual secondary (extended) desktop on macOS, select Use As Separate Display.



  5. To stop sharing your macOS device, click the Base Unit in the screen mirroring menu.



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Last updated Feb 14, 2024