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AirMedia (Windows and Mac)

How faculty, staff and students can install and use AirMedia.
AirMedia is a wireless projection system that utilizes wireless internet to allow instructors and students to project to classroom projectors.

The AirMedia application must be installed in order to use the AirMedia system. Many campus computers will already have AirMedia installed.

Windows

Windows - AirMedia installation on faculty and staff computers

  1. Click on the Search icon in the lower left corner of the screen.

    Software Center

  2. Search for Software Center and double click on it to open.

    Software Center

  3. In the software center, locate and click on AirMedia.

    AirMedia in Software Center

  4. This screen should pop up. Click on the Install button.

    Install AirMedia


  5. On the bottom taskbar, right click on the AirMedia logo and click on Pin to taskbar. Click on Close window to exit the program, and then re-open it for use.


    Pin Air Media

Optional: After installing, Disable Auto Discovery

  1. Open Crestron AirMedia. 

    Crestron AirMedia

  2. Click Options > Settings

    Crestron AirMedia Options and Settings

  3. Auto Discovery is on by default, click the circle to turn it off. Auto Discovery should now be off by default.

    Auto Discovery Off

Windows - AirMedia Installation on Managed Student Computers

    1. Click the search button in the taskbar to open search

      the search button on the windows taskbar circled in red

    2. Search for "Company Portal"

      Windows search menu, with "Company Portal" in the search query

    3. Click the apps button in the left-side menu

      Company Portal left menu, with the apps icon circled in red

    4. Click the latest version of AirMedia available in the store

      AirMedia tile in the Company Portal application

    5. Select install to install AirMedia

      AirMedia app in the Company Portal, with the install button circled in red

    Optional: After installing, Disable Auto Discovery

    1. Open Crestron AirMedia. 

      Crestron AirMedia

    2. Click Options > Settings

      Crestron AirMedia Options and Settings

    3. Auto Discovery is on by default, click the circle to turn it off. Auto Discovery should now be off by default.

      Auto Discovery Off

    Windows - AirMedia Installation on Personal and Guest computers

      1. Open a browser and enter the AirMedia's IP address that is displayed on the monitor into the browser address bar.

      2. AirMedia will load. Click Start Presenting


        Start Presenting Air Media

      3. Click Windows button

        Download Windows AirMedia application

      4. The app will download into your downloads folder. Double click this file.

        AirMedia file

      5. This should automatically launch the app and install it. To continue to presenting, click the blue Agree button.

        Agree option

      6. Select the blue OK button.

        Ask Me option and click OK

      7. Enter the AirMedia code that is displayed on the monitor into the box and then click Connect.

        Enter code and connect

    Windows - Using AirMedia

    1. Select AirMedia on the room's controller.

    2. Open the AirMedia app on your laptop.

      Crestron Air Media

    3. On the projected AirMedia image, find the host name or IP address (example: SORH205 or 192.168.165.13)

      Splash Screen

    4. Type the host name or IP address into the search window of the AirMedia app, then hit enter.  If you are unable to connect using the host name, try using the IP address.
      NOTE: If you are on "Stout Guest" WiFi, you will only be able to use the IP address.

      Connect using host name (location)         Connect using IP Address


    5.   Hit enter on your keyboard to connect. 

    6. Enter the code displayed AirMedia device. Once entered, click Connect.
      Note: most AirMedia will show the code in the lower left corner of the displayed image, newer models have a pop up window in the middle of the displayed image.

      Ender code window


    7. When connected, this pop up should appear. You can minimize the pop up.


      presentation pop up

    8. The Pause button will freeze your computer display so that what is on the display will stay there until you click Resume.

      Pause options


    9. The laptop's main volume will automatically mute and sound will be controlled via the AirMedia app.  Do not adjust or unmute your laptop's main audio controls.

       Volume      Mute


    10. If you click the drop down arrow next to Screen Sharing you will have the option to change the video source from your primary and secondary screens.

      Screen Options

    11. If you have multiple screen options, you can set your screen positions into a quad. Click on Options > Screen Position.

      Example of multiple screens


    12. To exit Air Media, click Disconnect on the AirMedia Pop Up Window.

      Exit


    Mac

    Mac - AirMedia Installation On Faculty & Staff Computers

    1. Click the search icon in the top right of the screen.

      Search

    2. Search for Self Service. Click to open.

      Self Service

    3. You may be prompted to enter your username and password. You can check the Remember Me option for future convenience.

      Remember Me

    4. Scroll down the applications until you find AirMedia. Click Install.

      Install AirMedia

    Your application will now be installed and should appear in your Application folder. 
    *Note* AirMedia will be nested within the Crestron folder in the Application folder.

    AirMedia

    Mac - AirMedia Installation on Managed Student Computers

    1. Click the search icon in the top right to open Spotlight

      macos topbar with the search icon circled in red

    2. Search for Managed Software Center and hit enter

      Finder in MacOS with "managed software center" searched

    3. Find AirMedia in the Software Center and click install.

      AirMedia client shown in software center with "install" circled in red

    Your application will now be installed and should appear in your Application folder.
    *Note* AirMedia will be nested within the Crestron folder in the Application folder.

    AirMedia

    Mac - AirMedia Installation on Personal & Guest Computers

    1. Open a browser and enter the IP into the search bar.

    2. Click Start Presenting
    3. Click Mac button



    4. The app will download into your downloads file. It will be a .dmg file.

    5. The Finder window will open with the Crestron AirMedia app. Double click the app.

    6. Click blue Open button

      Open button


    7. Click the blue Agree button

      Agree button


    8. Click the blue OK button

      OK button

    Mac - Using AirMedia

    1. On the projected image, note the AirMedia hostname or IP address

      AirMedia device idle screen, with the IP and hostname circled in red

    2. After opening AirMedia app, type the hostname (ex. SORH205) or IP (ex. 192.168.165.13) into search bar in the top right of the AirMedia window and hit return key. This will temporarily enable AirPlay on the device.

      AirMedia app on MacOS entering hostname into search box at top

    3. A pop-up should appear in the middle of the window asking for a PIN number. Enter the pin number shown on the screen to connect the Crestron AirMedia app to the display

      AirMedia app requesting a code

    4. Next, go to the control center at the top right of the screen.

      MacOS top menu bar, with the control center circled in red
    5. Click on Screen Mirroring.

      MacOS control center, with the screen mirroring button circled in red

    6. Select the hostname you are trying to connect to.   

      MacOS screen mirroring, with the AirMedia device circled in red

    7. When prompted, type in the code shown on the projector or monitor display (It should be the same as before) to start mirroring to the display.

      AirPlay code request screen, the device needs a code from the display

    The laptop will now be AirPlay casting to the display. Volume and settings can be adjusted in the system. Ensure the sound output is set to the AirPlay device.

    MacOS sound menu, with the AirMedia sound output circled in red
           
    If you disconnect from the display and still have the AirMedia app open, you can reconnect by clicking the orange information icon and going back to step 4.

    AirMedia app for MacOS, with an orange "i" button circled in red

    When disconnecting from the display, ensure the AirPlay connection is ended and the AirMedia app is closed.



    Keywords:
    Crestron air media projector classroom airmedia pc hp creston windows install project airplay macos 
    Doc ID:
    53974
    Owned by:
    Nick D. in UW Stout
    KnowledgeBase
    Created:
    2015-07-15
    Updated:
    2025-03-28
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