ClassTech, Connecting to Kramer Via Wireless Presentation

Note: Windows does not come with a built-in wireless connection option like macOS' AirPlay. You must use the Kramer VIA desktop app to connect.

Installing the Kramer VIA App

Connecting with the Kramer VIA App

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Note: Using Google Chrome or another Chromium-based browser is recommended for browser sharing. Mozilla Firefox can be used, but audio sharing will not work.

1. Find the IP address of the Kramer Via wireless presentation device in your classroom. The IP address for the wireless presentation device in your classroom will appear on the screen when the 'Wireless' option is selected from the control panel.

   

2. Enter the IP address into the URL bar of your web browser and hit Enter.

   

3. Your web browser will warn you that your connection is not secure - this is normal. The layout will change depending on the web browser you're using, but there should always be an option to show additional details and proceed to the website anyways.

   

   

4. Click Join through Browser.

   

5. Enter your name into the "User name" field. This will show up as your display name while presenting. Then click Join.

   

6. A pairing code should appear on the screen within the classroom. Enter the pairing code into the Room Code box, then click Join.

   

7. Click Share to begin

   

8. Choose the browser tab, window, or entire screen that you want to share. Toggle Share with system audio if you intend to share audio. Then click Share or Share with Audio.

   

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Using the Kramer VIA app is the only option to connect Android devices to the Kramer Via wireless presentation devices.

1. Download the Kramer VIA app from the Google Play store: Kramer VIA. Launch the app once it finishes downloading.

2. VIA should start finding nearby rooms automatically. Click on the name of the classroom you're in to connect.

   If the classroom you're in does not appear, enter the IP address as it appears on the projector/screen into the Search by room name or IP field.

   

3. A pairing code should appear on the screen within the classroom. Enter the pairing code into the Enter Room Code prompt.

   

4. Click Share to start sharing your screen.

   

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Using AirPlay to connect to Kramer Via wireless presentation devices is the recommended option for iOS.

1. Swipe down from the upper-right corner to open the settings widget, then tap the Screen Mirroring icon.

   

2. Tap on the name of the Kramer Via device you want to present to. It should be named after the building and room number that you're located in.

   

3. A pairing code should appear on the screen within the classroom. Enter the pairing code into the AirPlay prompt.

   

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Note: Using AirPlay to connect to Kramer Via wireless presentation devices is the recommended option for macOS. The VIA App should only be used as a backup option if AirPlay isn't available or doesn't work.

Installing the Kramer VIA App

Connecting with the Kramer VIA App

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Note: Using Google Chrome or another Chromium-based browser is recommended for browser sharing. Mozilla Firefox can be used, but audio sharing will not work. Safari will be missing the browser sharing option entirely.

1. To share your screen using your web browser, you will need to allow it to record your screen and system audio. Go to System Settings > Privacy & Security > Screen & System Audio Recording, and switch your web browser to ON.

   

2. Find the IP address of the Kramer Via wireless presentation device in your classroom. The IP address for the wireless presentation device in your classroom will appear on the screen when the 'Wireless' option is selected from the control panel.

   

3. Enter the IP address into the URL bar of your web browser and hit Enter.

   

4. Your web browser will warn you that your connection is not secure - this is normal. The layout will change depending on the web browser you're using, but there should always be an option to show additional details and proceed to the website anyways.

   

   

5. Click Join through Browser.

   

6. Enter your name into the "User name" field. This will show up as your display name while presenting. Then click Join.

   

7. A pairing code should appear on the screen within the classroom. Enter the pairing code into the Room Code box, then click Join.

   

8. Click Share to begin

   

9. Choose the browser tab, window, or entire screen that you want to share. Toggle Share with system audio if you intend to share audio. Then click Share or Share with Audio.

   

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Using AirPlay to connect to Kramer Via wireless presentation devices is the recommended option for macOS.

1. Click the Settings widget next to the clock in the upper-right corner.

   

2. Click the Screen Mirroring icon.

   

3. Click on the name of the Kramer Via device you want to present to. It should be named after the building and room number that you're located in.

   

4. A pairing code should appear on the screen within the classroom. Enter the pairing code into the AirPlay prompt.

   

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