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Disable Discovery via Multicast DNS Services Deployment Options for Guest Network Access VLAN Physical Air Gap Guest Wireless Access Point Mode Dual LAN Interface (AirMedia Series 3 Only) Data Transport & Encrypted Communications AirMedia Device Considerations Device Naming Device Configuration Firewall Settings & Port Table...
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Troubleshooting Miracast Connection Issues AirMedia Canvas AirMedia Apps AirMedia App for iOS Devices AirMedia for AM-100 App for iOS Devices AirMedia App for Android Devices AirMedia for AM-100 App for Android Devices Connect to AirMedia Devices with Mobile Applications Test and Commission the AirMedia Presentation System...
Select the Right System (on the next page). When connecting to AirMedia devices, a connection is made to the local Wi-Fi® network with a Windows®, macOS®, iOS® or Android™ device and the corresponding AirMedia sender application. Windows and macOS users can quickly download an AirMedia sender application from the AirMedia device or have the AirMedia sender application installed by IT administrators.
Select the Right System AirMedia devices are offered in various models to meet a wide range of requirements. Refer to the following tables to determine which model fits your application. AirMedia Series 3 Devices FEATURE DETAIL AM-3100-WF(-I) AM-3200 AM-3200-WF(-I) Security AES-128/TLS Security ü...
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ü Support The AirMedia Extension for Google Chrome relies on web technologies for screen sharing that are built into the web browser. Performance variations with motion video (quality and frame rate) may occur based upon the encoding capabilities of the Chrome OS device and the nature of the content being displayed (i.e., high motion video).
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ü ü ü Connection Experience YouTube® Push Mode ü ü ü Support For best practices when configuring AirMedia Series 3 devices for use with Appspace software, please visit docs.appspace.com 4 • AirMedia® Presentation Gateway Security Reference Guide — Doc. 7693AC...
Control Software Software ü ü ü ü Framework™ Software SIMPL ü ü ü ü Windows SIMPL # Pro ü ü ü ü Crestron Studio® Software ü ü ü ü Security Reference Guide — Doc. 7693AC AirMedia® Presentation Gateway • 5...
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Operating System The AirMedia Extension for Google Chrome relies on web technologies for screen sharing that are built into the web browser. Performance variations with motion video (quality and frame rate) may occur based upon the encoding capabilities of the Chrome OS device and the nature of the content being displayed (i.e., high motion video).
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Miracast® ü û û ü Streaming Integrated AirMedia 2.0 ü ü ü ü Technology Technology ü ü ü ü Framework™ Platform XiO Cloud ü ü ü ü Service Support Security Reference Guide — Doc. 7693AC AirMedia® Presentation Gateway • 7...
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ü ü ü ü ü ü ü Power over AM-200: ü û û ü Ethernet (PoE+, AM-300: û (PoE/PoE+) CCS-UC-1 only) Dual LAN û ü ü ü (CCS-UC-1 only) 8 • AirMedia® Presentation Gateway Security Reference Guide — Doc. 7693AC...
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ü ü Connection Experience Requires the AM-USB-WIFI AM-USB-WF-I AirMedia Wi-Fi USB Adapter (sold separately). For best practices when configuring the AM-200/300 for use with Appspace software, please visit docs.appspace.com Security Reference Guide — Doc. 7693AC AirMedia® Presentation Gateway • 9...
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(439 mm) Width: Width: Depth: 15.75 in. Depth: 15.75 in. 8.92 in. 7.40 in. (400 mm) (400 mm) (227 mm) (188 mm) Depth: Depth: 1.35 in. 12.74 in. (34 mm) (324 mm) AM-300: Height: 7.93 in. (201 mm) Width: 9.28 in. (236 mm) Depth: 1.36 in. (34 mm) 10 • AirMedia® Presentation Gateway Security Reference Guide — Doc. 7693AC...
When using native mirroring in macOS and iOS with AM-101 , AirMedia 2.0 devices, and AirMedia Series 3 devices, the OS negotiates and controls the bandwidth to the AirMedia device due to the way the native mirroring protocol is defined. Official numbers are not published for minimum and maximum required bandwidth, but observed minimum and maximum numbers are similar to the AirMedia 2.0 and AirMedia Series 3 proprietary protocol.
If this type of video content is played consistently, a higher bandwidth quality setting is recommended. AirMedia Series 3 and AirMedia 2.0 devices are designed for lower latency than the AM-101. A latency of 150 ms has been observed when a single user presents in a well-designed and properly provisioned network with ideal Wi-Fi network conditions.
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Design the network architecture between the AirMedia sender and receiver correctly. Minimize the impact of non-AirMedia device network traffic on the network. Proper wireless access point design is essential for a successful AirMedia installation. While most access point vendors offer specific network design guidance, the following considerations may...
Minimizing traffic from non-AirMedia devices can be challenging due to end user expectations on wireless networks. There are several techniques to help ensure AirMedia traffic is prioritized: Keep AirMedia devices and traffic on their own VLANs and subnet, and keep the devices routable from outside.
LAN interface (AirMedia Series 3 receivers only). VLAN In this scenario, AirMedia devices are placed in their own VLAN. This VLAN is configured to allow only incoming connections. Outbound traffic is not allowed. The guest and corporate networks exist in separate VLANs.
With devices such as the AM-3100-WF that have a single network interface. In this case, two AirMedia devices can be used, one for corporate users and one for guest users. To switch presentations in the HDMI interface domain, use an HDMI switch such as the DMPS3-4K-250-C or DMPS3-4K-350-C.
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For details on connecting to an AirMedia receiver with Miracast, refer to Miracast (on page 73). For instructions on enabling wireless access point mode on an AirMedia Series 3 receiver, refer to AirMedia Series 3 Receivers Product Manual (Doc. 9020). 18 • AirMedia® Presentation Gateway...
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AirMedia Wireless Access Point Mode Example (AirMedia 2.0) NOTES: The AirMedia app for ChromeOS cannot connect to the AM-200 or AM-300 through the guest wireless access point. Miracast users should not connect to the wireless access point. If the Miracast user connects to the access point first, the connection will fail.
Dual LAN Interface (AirMedia Series 3 Only) AirMedia Series 3 Receivers (AM-3200 and AM-3200-WF(-I) models only) provide dual LAN connectivity for isolated corporate and guest networks. Users may present via AirMedia when connected to either network. For more information on dual LAN functionality, refer to...
AirMedia device. In conjunction with wireless access point security, AirMedia content cannot be secretly eavesdropped by non-authorized parties. Correct operation of the security protocols is contingent on leaving the correct ports open for the AirMedia device at the network switch as shown in Device Configuration (on the next page).
Crestron recommends configuring either a static IP or a DHCP reservation for the IP address as well as a DNS entry for the AirMedia device. Once the host name is configured, the IP address display can be turned off in the AirMedia web pages.
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AirMedia Screen (General Settings) for AirMedia Series 3 Receivers AirMedia Screen (Network Adapter) for AirMedia Series 3 Receivers Security Reference Guide — Doc. 7693AC AirMedia® Presentation Gateway • 23...
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Device Administration Screen for AM-100 and AM-101 Firewall Settings & Port Table The AirMedia sender application requires firewall rules to allow it to communicate with AirMedia devices. Crestron requires creating a rule for the AirMedia sender application that allows all traffic to pass to the device.
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Port Map 1: Ports Used by AirMedia Series 3 Receivers (AM-3100-WF(-I), AM-3200, AM-3200-WF(-I)) Direction Direction Port Type Function Open Notes (Client) (Receiver) SSH/SFTP Optional This port is used for file transfer for configuration files/upgrades and text console configuration. Outbound Inbound...
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AirMedia will not function. 7200 Outbound Inbound Control Required This port Channel carries control channel information. If this port is blocked, AirMedia will not function. 28 • AirMedia® Presentation Gateway Security Reference Guide — Doc. 7693AC...
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7878 Outbound Inbound Audio, Video Recommended Required if using an AirMedia Connect Adapter (future release). If this port is blocked, the AirMedia Connect Adapter cannot be used. Security Reference Guide — Doc. 7693AC AirMedia® Presentation Gateway • 29...
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If this port is blocked, AirMedia canvas control will not function. *NOTE: The AirMedia Google Chrome Extension uses WebRTC based screen mirroring and may utilize other ports dynamically. 30 • AirMedia® Presentation Gateway Security Reference Guide — Doc. 7693AC...
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Port Map 2: Ports Used by AirMedia 2.0 Receivers (AM-200, AM-300, DMPS3, CCS-UC-1, CCS-UC-1-X) Direction Direction Port Type Function Open Notes (Client) (Receiver) 5353 Both Both Discovery Optional This port is for AirMedia Presentation Gateway discovery. If this port is...
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Recommended Required if Video using Miracast. These ports carry audio and video streams. 7250 Outbound Inbound Control Recommended Required if Channel using Miracast. This port carries control channel information. 32 • AirMedia® Presentation Gateway Security Reference Guide — Doc. 7693AC...
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If this port is blocked, AirMedia canvas control will not function. *NOTE: The AirMedia Google Chrome Extension uses WebRTC based screen mirroring and may utilize other ports dynamically. Security Reference Guide — Doc. 7693AC AirMedia® Presentation Gateway • 33...
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Port Map 3: Ports Used by the AirMedia Windows Guest and Deployable Applications with the AM-100 and AM-101 Port Type Direction Function Open Notes Both Projector Optional This port is used to Control turn on a Crestron Connected projector. If...
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47000 Both Control Required This port is used for Channel client control of the device. If this port is closed, the AirMedia Presentation Gateway will not function correctly. Security Reference Guide — Doc. 7693AC AirMedia® Presentation Gateway • 35...
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47010 Both Audio, Video Required This port carries audio and video. If this port is blocked, AirMedia will not function. Port Map 5: Ports Used by the AirMedia Presentation Gateway (AM-100 and AM-101) Port Type Direction Function Open Notes Both...
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These ports are used to control 42892 Utility firmware updates and are used only with the batch update application. These ports are not used when updating the device with the web interface. Security Reference Guide — Doc. 7693AC AirMedia® Presentation Gateway • 37...
The application reads room list files to simplify management. Devices can be upgraded one at a time, or in a batch operation. To upgrade AirMedia devices, the user needs to connect to an FTP server. The application provides an FTP server. AirMedia can also be configured to use an external FTP server.
Some of configurable settings include the ability to add Zūm space occupancy sensors and switches (AirMedia 2.0 only), TS- or TSW- series 7 in. or 10 in. touch screens, and controls for room displays. Other behaviors, such as scheduling a display device’s power-on and power-off times, are also definable depending on the specific product and its capabilities.
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Crestron 3-Series® control systems. When a Crestron control system is used, lights, display, HVAC, shading, and virtually any other device in the room can be controlled. Additionally, the control system can implement Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) to integrate with existing IT management tools. The device parameters can be set and monitored by a Crestron control system as shown in the following table.
Deploy AirMedia Sender Applications to PCs While PC users can download the AirMedia sender application for their operating system from an AirMedia device, IT departments can also deploy the AirMedia sender application to PCs across the enterprise. Windows The AirMedia Deployable application Windows installer is a Microsoft® Software Installer (.msi) file that provides the necessary control and flexibility for enterprise deployments.
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If the .msi file is executed without using the msiexec application as shown, no options are respected at the command line, and the AirMedia sender application silently installs and presents the connection window for IP address or host name entry.
The macOS installer is a zip archive file that contains the AirMedia sender application as an executable to provide the ability to customize installations in enterprise deployments. The deployable AirMedia sender application for macOS is available at present.crestron.com from the corresponding product page.
IP address of the AirMedia device. Configure Room Lists In some organizations, room lists can be used to maintain the full list of AirMedia receivers on the network. This list can be easily searched without the need to enter an IP address or host name.
The config.ini file contains the location of the room list XML file. The file contains two items: the section Crestron and the key XMLPath. An example of a config.ini file is shown below.
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Both is shown in the Device Name column of the AirMedia sender application. address The IP address of the AirMedia device. This field Both is currently limited to IPv4 addresses only. code Limits access to AirMedia. The tag can be...
If a Crestron Connected display is used, the display turns on automatically. Discovery If a room list file is not located when AirMedia opens, the AirMedia sender application scans the local subnet for connection devices. If only one device is located, the AirMedia sender application tries to connect to that device.
Manual Entry If the AirMedia sender application is unable to discover any devices, the user can manually enter the information. From the Connect screen, enter the host name or IP address of the device in the search box and press Enter on the keyboard. If a login code is required on the target device, the Enter Code screen displays.
The rules for the custom protocol must follow the guidelines as defined by RFC 3986: URI Generic Syntax. There are two options to define the URI format for launching the application (Crestron recommends the first option): 1. crestron-airmedia://receiver-address[?code=receiver-passcode] 2. crestron-airmedia:receiver-address[?code=receiver-passcode] receiver-address is the host name or address of the AirMedia receiver, and receiver-passcode is...
AirMedia Sender Applications for User Download When a user navigates to the address of an AirMedia device, they are presented with either the Windows or macOS AirMedia sender application as described in Connection Experience (on page 53). These sender applications are built into the device firmware.
Visitors to an AirMedia-equipped room are greeted with a welcome screen that provides instructions for connecting to an AirMedia device. AirMedia device users with a PC can use a web browser to download a guest AirMedia sender application from the device or use an installed version of the AirMedia sender application.
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AirMedia sender applications and automatically initiate a connection to the receiver. To initiate a connection this way, perform the following steps: 1. Open a web browser and enter the AirMedia device’s IP address or host name into the address bar. The AirMedia web browser welcome screen is displayed.
A login code can be displayed to help prevent unauthorized users from connecting to a device. When connecting to an AirMedia device, the user is prompted to enter a code in the Enter Code dialog box. The code is four digits.
PC Sender Applications The AirMedia sender applications for Windows and macOS devices are the most common way for users to share content through an AirMedia receiver. There are two types of AirMedia sender applications available: Guest Application: Download the guest AirMedia sender applications for Windows or macOS from present.crestron.com, a device’s built-in web page, or from the device’s...
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To download the guest AirMedia sender application from an AirMedia Series 3 or AirMedia 2.0 device: 1. Open a web browser and enter the AirMedia device’s IP address or host name into the browser. The web browser welcome screen is displayed.
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On an AM-100 or AM-101 To download the guest AirMedia sender application from an AM-100 or AM-101: 1. Open a web browser and enter the AirMedia device’s IP address or host name into the address bar. The AirMedia download screen is displayed.
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Use the Guest AirMedia Sender Application To use the guest AirMedia sender application on a Windows computer: 1. Launch the guest AirMedia sender application. A list of devices appears if the Autodiscovery feature is enabled in the AirMedia sender application’s settings. If a list does not appear, then navigate to Connections > Discover to detect devices.
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If AirMedia Canvas is enabled on AirMedia Series 3 devices, then the amount of devices that can present is set in the device's web configuration interface. Previously connected senders that may be presenting are stopped.
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To use the AirMedia deployable application on a Windows computer: 1. Launch the AirMedia deployable application. A list of devices appears if the Autodiscovery feature is enabled in the AirMedia sender application’s settings. If a list does not appear, then navigate to Connections > Discover to detect devices.
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If AirMedia Canvas is enabled on AirMedia Series 3 devices, then the amount of devices that can present is set in the device's web configuration interface. Previously connected senders that may be presenting are stopped.
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Miracast technology is built into the Microsoft Windows 10 operating system, so no software installation is required. This is an alternative to using the AirMedia sender application for Windows. Miracast presentation is currently supported on AirMedia Series 3 receivers and the AM-200, AM-300, CCS-UC-1, and CCS-UC-1-X devices.
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(Windows) + K to display a list of nearby wireless devices. Wireless Device List 2. Select an AirMedia device to begin presenting. 3. Direct the presentation with the following controls: Select Disconnect to disconnect from the device and end the presentation.
AirMedia sender application within the package. The IP address of the AirMedia device is encoded in the file name of the AirMedia sender application so the AirMedia sender application can connect with the AirMedia device upon startup. The user can save the .zip package locally, which enables direct connection to the device the next time the user...
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To download the guest AirMedia sender application from an AirMedia Series 3 or AirMedia 2.0 device: 1. Open a web browser and enter the AirMedia device’s IP address or host name into the browser. The web browser welcome screen is displayed.
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1. Open a web browser and enter the AirMedia device’s IP address or host name into the browser. 2. Select the Download button next to Client for Mac®. AirMedia Download Screen for AM-100 and AM-101 Use the Guest AirMedia Sender Application To use the AirMedia sender application on a macOS computer: 1.
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If connecting to an AM-100 that is connected to a configured Crestron Connected display, the display will turn on automatically, and the presentation session begins. On all other AirMedia Series 3, AirMedia 2.0, and AM-101 (in mirroring mode) devices, a dialog box is displayed, showing instructions on using the native mirroring function.
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Only one macOS or iOS device using the native mirroring function can be connected at a time to an AirMedia device. If any other sender connects to the AirMedia device, the last connected device will be disconnected and the connection procedure will need to be repeated.
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AirMedia Deployable Application The deployable AirMedia sender application shows a list of devices in the Connect dialog box. The user can select a device for connection or search for a device within a longer list of devices. To connect to a device, perform the following procedure.
User Experience with Chrome OS Crestron has developed an AirMedia extension for the Google Chrome web browser specifically for mirroring from Chrome OS devices. This is supported with AirMedia Series 3 receivers and the AM-200, AM-300, CCS-UC-1, and CCS-UC-1-X. 70 • AirMedia® Presentation Gateway...
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NOTES: The AirMedia extension for the Google Chrome web browser is intended for screen sharing from a Chrome OS device. Crestron does not recommend using the AirMedia extension on other platforms such as Windows and macOS. The AirMedia Extension for Google Chrome relies on web technologies for screen sharing that are built in to the web browser.
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1. Select the AirMedia icon in the top right corner of the Chrome browser. 2. Enter the IP Address or host name of the AirMedia receiver in the Connect to AirMedia field. 3. Select the radio button next to Present current tab in the web browser to present only the current web browser tab (with audio) or select the radio button next to Present desktop to present the whole screen (without audio).
K. On touch-capable Windows 10 devices, swipe in from the right edge of the screen. Miracast connection has two phases: the discovery phase and the connection phase. The discovery phase uses Wi-Fi based discovery. For this reason, the AirMedia Wi-Fi USB adapter is required for Miracast functionality.
Miracast Wi-Fi Direct requires a PIN code to be set. For this reason, AirMedia devices will not allow you to disable the login PIN code if Wi-Fi Direct is enabled.
Troubleshooting Miracast Connection Issues (AirMedia 2.0 only) Ensure the Wi-Fi adapter is enabled on the client device and that the latest drivers are installed for that adapter. Ensure the network is not blocking any of the Miracast related ports (7236, 7250) listed in Firewall Settings &...
DigitalMedia (on AM-200 and AM-300 devices) Whiteboard (on AM-200 and AM-300 devices) The source mode or the types of sources allowed in the AirMedia Canvas can be configured. All Sources: When selected, all sources are available to the AirMedia Canvas in the dual view configuration.
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When more than two sources are shown on an AirMedia Series 3 receiver, the swap button is unavailable. For wireless presentations only, participants can also control features such as pause and resume, mute, and disconnect.
If connection to an AM-100 is attempted from this app, the AirMedia for AM-100 app will be launched or, if not installed, the user will be directed to the app store to install this app.
This app does not provide full-screen mirroring. Documents are rendered within the app, and control for other functions relating to moderation are also contained within the app. If connection to an AirMedia Series 3 or AirMedia 2.0 receiver is attempted using this app, the app will fail to connect.
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Since the iOS AirMedia sender application uses the built-in iOS device screen mirroring feature, the AirMedia sender application will not present immediately after connecting to the AirMedia rceiver. For detailed instructions on connecting to an AirMedia device from iOS, refer to either AirMedia Series 3 Receivers Product Manual (Doc.
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AirMedia 2.0 devices called Video Push. When using these apps, video plays directly on the AirMedia receiver rather than on the device. The app may provide controls in the area of the app where the video would normally be played. This mode assists the iOS device in saving battery life as well as utilizing the wired portion of the network to further enhance playback reliability.
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When such compatibility breaks, the video streaming app must be updated to restore correct functionality. Video Push requires the sender and receiver to be on the same subnet. 84 • AirMedia® Presentation Gateway Security Reference Guide — Doc. 7693AC...
Front of Room Experience All AirMedia use cases center around the user’s ability to access the AirMedia device through the front-of-room experience screen. On the front-of-room experience screen, each AirMedia device can display connection information and customizable backgrounds.
The customizable background feature is an effective way to give guidance to all AirMedia users in any room and should be leveraged whenever possible. On AirMedia Series 3 and AirMedia 2.0 devices, there are additional options for the connection address, including a custom option that allows for entry of something other than the IP address or host name of the device.
Although streaming apps for popular video services are supported in AirMedia, the AirMedia device must be on the same subnet as the mobile device to function correctly. These apps may occasionally exhibit erratic behavior on mobile devices when the app is updated.
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