Presenting Wirelessly with AirMedia
Written by Ashley Priest
Updated at April 11th, 2025
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AirMedia enables faculty to share content from laptops, tablets, or smartphones to classroom projector displays, without the need for cables. Faculty can use AirMedia to deliver lectures, showcase multimedia presentations, and facilitate interactive discussions, without being tied to the podium computer. The system supports multiple participants, meaning students can also share their screens, right from their desks. Its user-friendly interface ensures quick setup and operation, while its secure connectivity safeguards academic content.
Georgian College currently has more than 30 AirMedia enabled classrooms and continues to add more as budget and infrastructure updates allow. See AirMedia Enabled Classrooms to find out if the classroom you’re teaching in is one of them!
Continue reading to learn how to use AirMedia on different devices.
Windows Computers
Windows computers, such as most Georgian-issued laptops, are the simplest to connect to AirMedia. We recommend opening the content you wish to share first (e.g. Blackboard, PowerPoint, etc.) and then following the steps below to share your screen.
Important note about privacy
Presenting wirelessly with AirMedia on a Windows computer will share your entire screen. You are not able to select specific windows or programs. Be mindful of what content you have open on your computer when you begin presenting!
Connecting to AirMedia on a Windows computer
- On the control panel at the podium, turn on the display. Then select Wireless Presentation.
- On your computer, ensure you are connected to the Georgian Wi-Fi.
- On your computer keyboard, press the Windows key + K.
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- Choose your classroom from the available displays.
- You'll be prompted to enter a PIN. The PIN will appear on the classroom projector display. Enter the PIN and click Connect.
- It may take a few seconds for the connection to happen. Your screen may go black – this is normal! Then, choose how you want to share your content – we would recommend Duplicate or Extend, depending on what works best for you and the content you are sharing.
You can now present your content from anywhere in the room, without being tied to the podium!
Disconnect from AirMedia
To disconnect, on your computer keyboard, press the Windows key + K and then choose Disconnect.
iPhones and iPads
Important note about iOS devices
AirMedia works best on Windows devices. We recommend using a Windows device instead of an iOS device if you have one. You may experience more connectivity issues using an iOS device. It's also recommended that your iOS is up to date. If the issue persists, please contact Media Services for technical support.
- Connect your device to GC WIFI
- On the control panel at the podium, turn on the display. Then select Wireless Presentation.
- Download “Creston Air Media” app: Crestron AirMedia on the App Store
- Review and select “Session delegation options”
- Enter on-screen receiver address into “Enter receiver’s address” bar to add receiver
- Enter on-screen code then select “OK”
Timeout notification
If you receive a Timeout notification after entering the code, proceed to the next step to find the receiver address in Screen Mirroring. If you can't find the receiver address after multiple attempts, please contact Media Services for technical support.
- Open “Screen Mirroring” and then choose receiver address
You may need to enter the on-screen code again.
- Connected
You can now present your content from anywhere in the room, without being tied to the podium!
- Disconnect
Select “Stop Mirroring” to disconnect
Favourite List
If you plan to use AirMedia throughout the semester in the same classroom, add the receiver address to your favorites list to avoid repeating the setup steps each time.
- Click on the Favourite Star Sign under “Resents”
- You can now find the receiver address you added to the Favourite List
Technical Support
If you need immediate assistance in a classroom because the equipment isn't functioning, please contact Media Services:
- 705-722-5140
- media.services@georgiancollege.ca
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