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Can Airtame screen share in 4K?

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Yes, Airtame can absolutely help you share content to 4K displays! Achieving a true native 4K picture on your Airtame-connected screen is possible, but it depends on a few specific conditions.

Wireless screen sharing at 4K resolution is a demanding task. Your computer needs significant processing power to create the high-resolution stream, and your network needs to be robust to transmit it efficiently. Airtame is designed to intelligently balance image quality, frame rate, and responsiveness. When your setup meets the requirements, you can achieve a native 4K image on your screen.

Let's look at what you'll need to enable 4K sharing:

Your Setup Requirements

  • A 4K Screen for Airtame: The display connected to your Airtame device must be a native 4K screen. If it's not, Airtame will adjust the picture to the screen's supported resolution.
  • A Laptop with 4K Resolution: To send a true 4K picture, your laptop should ideally have a native 4K display. Sharing from a lower-resolution laptop will result in that resolution being upscaled on the 4K display, not true 4K clarity.

The Right Airtame Device

For 4K output and sharing, you'll need one of these Airtame devices:

  • Airtame Hub: This device is built with 4K output capabilities, making it ideal for high-resolution sharing.
  • Virtual Airtame: If you're using Virtual Airtame on a compatible Windows or Android-powered display (like a smart interactive panel), 4K resolution can be supported, provided the display's hardware is capable.

Note: Older Airtame devices like Airtame 2 can max receive Full HD (1080p) resolution.

How You'll Share

There's one specific method that supports 4K sharing:

  • Sharing from a Web Browser: This is the method to use for 4K sharing. Simply go to airtame.com/go in your browser and initiate the share from there.
    Click here to read more on how to share from a browser
  • Not the Airtame App or Native Protocols: Currently, the dedicated Airtame App (desktop or mobile) and native sharing protocols like AirPlay, Google Cast, or Miracast do not support 4K resolution with Airtame.

Which Devices Can Share in 4K

For 4K screen sharing, it's generally supported only when sharing from laptops.

  • Laptops: Laptops typically have the processing power required for 4K streaming.
  • Not Smartphones or Tablets: Due to processing power limitations, 4K screen sharing from smartphones or tablets is not supported.

Network and Performance are Key

Achieving a smooth 4K wireless sharing experience heavily relies on your network and the performance of your sharing laptop:

  • Powerful Laptop: Generating a 4K stream requires a robust processor and sufficient RAM on your laptop. Less powerful laptops might struggle, leading to lower frame rates or reduced image quality.
  • High-Quality Network: A stable, high-bandwidth network connection is crucial for transmitting the large data volume of a 4K stream. A strong 5GHz Wi-Fi signal (802.11ac or newer balance image quality, frame rate, and responsiveness intelligently) with minimal interference is highly recommended. For the best performance, a wired Ethernet connection to your Airtame device is often ideal.
    Click here to see our network performance guide

Airtame's streaming technology adapts to network conditions, balancing quality and performance. To ensure a consistent 4K experience, optimizing your network and using a capable sharing device are essential.

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