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| Topic: | What is the Microsoft/PC version of Airplay video streaming? This thread has 14 replies. Displaying all posts. |
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| Post 1 made on Thursday February 23, 2017 at 10:10 |
mrtristan Select Member |
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An office wants to be able to stream computer image wirelessly to two monitors that will also display HD cable box at times. Im thinking of an HDMI matrix with Apple Tv as a source for Macs/iPads. What can I do with PCs besides adding a dongle or wireless HDMI extender? Would prefer wifi transmission as the head end for AV sources is pretty far
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| Post 2 made on Thursday February 23, 2017 at 10:28 |
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Disclaimer: I don't recommend wireless streaming, airplay, etc. for critical situations, and ALWAYS provide a backup HDMI port so I know I have something 100% reliable to fall back on.
That said, I have a few offices that use a Chromecast for streaming from their PCs. It requires running Google Chrome, but works as well as Airplay in the offices that I have it installed in.
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| OP | Post 3 made on Thursday February 23, 2017 at 11:06 |
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Is it possible to stream to to chromecast devices simultaneously?
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| Post 4 made on Thursday February 23, 2017 at 11:07 |
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What's the budget?
You could ditch the Apple TV and just install a Mersive Solstice Pod. That will work for both Apple phones/tablets/laptops, Android anything and PC's at the same time. Great little collaborative device. Can also display many devices at the same time.
However, it will most likely run them about $1K for it. Well worth it in my opinion.
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| Post 5 made on Thursday February 23, 2017 at 11:24 |
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You are looking for a BYOD wireless video solution.
Crestron has one, I believe it is OEM'd from someone else.
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| Post 6 made on Thursday February 23, 2017 at 11:30 |
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To answer the OP,
Miracast seems to be the most supported PC version of airplay today.
That being said, there are lots of airplay aps for the PC platform.
The big problem is that not everyone who walks into the conference room is going to have a compatible device with whatever standard you install.
best bet is always a HDMI/VGA/Displayport wall plate
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| Post 7 made on Thursday February 23, 2017 at 12:52 |
Ernie Gilman Yes, That Ernie! |
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To second and simplify what Impaqt says,
Wire is still king. By far.
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| Post 8 made on Thursday February 23, 2017 at 14:12 |
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On February 23, 2017 at 11:30, Impaqt said...
The big problem is that not everyone who walks into the conference room is going to have a compatible device with whatever standard you install. Not true, most BYOD support Windows, OSX, iOS and Android via a browser interface and plugin or an app on a mobile device. BYOD is very common.
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| Post 9 made on Thursday February 23, 2017 at 15:13 |
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On February 23, 2017 at 10:28, KeithDBrown said...
ALWAYS provide a backup HDMI port so I know I have something 100% reliable to fall back on. Not entirely sure i would rely on that either! :P
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| OP | Post 10 made on Thursday February 23, 2017 at 16:45 |
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I think I will provide an option for hardwiring. Regarding Miracast, does it require loading software into the computer and is the a source component with HDMI output that supports it? I think Ive noticed this included in TVs. Is this still a common built in feature. It would be nice not to have to load software into peoples computers - too technical for the common user
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| Post 11 made on Thursday February 23, 2017 at 17:16 |
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On February 23, 2017 at 14:12, thecynic315 said...
Not true, most BYOD support Windows, OSX, iOS and Android via a browser interface and plugin or an app on a mobile device.
BYOD is very common. I'm not sure where you think I disagreed with that. Isnt BYOD just a Wireless HDMI cable for all practical purposes?
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| Post 12 made on Thursday February 23, 2017 at 17:52 |
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On February 23, 2017 at 17:16, Impaqt said...
I'm not sure where you think I disagreed with that.
Isnt BYOD just a Wireless HDMI cable for all practical purposes? No, not always. I've seen many conference rooms that have BYOD where they ask you to browse to a webpage, it installs a plugin, and bam, you're on the conference room screens. Works for all devices, Mac, PC, iOS, Android, etc. Edit: [Link: crestron.com]
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| Post 13 made on Thursday February 23, 2017 at 18:22 |
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On February 23, 2017 at 17:52, alihashemi said...
No, not always. I've seen many conference rooms that have BYOD where they ask you to browse to a webpage, it installs a plugin, and bam, you're on the conference room screens. Works for all devices, Mac, PC, iOS, Android, etc. Edit: [Link: crestron.com]Well, I think anytime something has to be installed on someones device in order to get it to work, there is potential for disaster.
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| Post 14 made on Thursday February 23, 2017 at 18:43 |
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On February 23, 2017 at 18:22, Impaqt said...
Well, I think anytime something has to be installed on someones device in order to get it to work, there is potential for disaster. This is common in any sort of industries that utilizes a conference room...even if you're using Webex for a web meeting you're installing a plugin. Really not that big an issue.
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| Post 15 made on Thursday February 23, 2017 at 23:21 |
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On February 23, 2017 at 18:43, alihashemi said...
This is common in any sort of industries that utilizes a conference room...even if you're using Webex for a web meeting you're installing a plugin. Really not that big an issue. It can be, I've had companies who's data security is excruciatingly painful and they are not allowed to install plugins, connect to unsecured wifi, etc..., etc... To the OP.... crestron air media works fairly well for all platforms. It is a stand alone device that does not require you to have any other crestron gear installed.
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