AirParrot is an application that allows a Windows laptop to mirror to an Apple TV via AirPlay. Here are some basic instructions on how to use it at St. Mary's.
Mirroring your Windows laptop:
- Power on your room screen/projector and the Apple TV.
- Open AirParrot 3 on your laptop. (If you are missing this icon please email us.)
- If an "offer" window appears (AirParrot Remote, etc.) check the box at the bottom left titled "Do not show this again" then close the window.
- Select "Try AirParrot 3" (trial version that we will send you license later) otherwise go to next step.
- If an "offer" window appears (AirParrot Remote, etc.) check the box at the bottom left titled "Do not show this again" then close the window.
- Ensure your Apple TV is awake and showing on the screen. If it is not, click here.
- Select what you would like to display on the Apple TV (your laptop screen, extend your desktop, etc.)
- Under "To" select the Apple TV in your classroom. For instance, ATV-210 = Room 210. Note: If no Apple TVs appear in the list, reboot your laptop and try again. DO NOT type the name of the Apple TV.
- You should be prompted to enter a code. It is either:
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- 4 digit code which appears on the Apple TV screen or
- The room number that follows the "ATV-". In the above case the passcode would be 210.
- Important Note: If you connect to the Apple TV and it immediately disconnects, try double clicking the Apple TV again. Occasionally you have to do this 3-5 times before it will finally connect.
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7. Once you successfully enter the code you should then be mirroring.
8. If you are showing a PowerPoint and want to be in Presenter View so you can see associated slide notes, do all of the steps above, then click on Extend Desktop in AirParrot. Your PowerPoint should display notes on the laptop and slides on display.
Done Mirroring?
When you are done mirroring open AirParrot from the taskbar then click the small 'power' icon at the top of the AirParrot control window:
When you are completely done with AirParrot for the day simply close it with the "X" at the top right corner or clicking the small "gear" icon at the bottom right and select Quit AirParrot 3.
Important Note: If you are utilizing the Swivl with iPad for your classes be sure when you use AirParrot 3 to connect to the Apple TV that you do not include audio.
AirParrot FAQs: AirParrot FAQ : AirParrot 3
Please let us know if you have any questions that are not answered above.