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How to Extend your Screen

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It is possible to extend your PC's screen with Airtame by using the AirPlay streaming protocol (for macOS devices) or Miracast streaming protocol (for Windows devices). 

Note: This feature is not available for mobile devices, such as phones or tablets, or Chromebook and Linux devices.

 

MacOS

This option of extending the screen will work for all Airtame devices, as Airplay is available on both versions of the Airtame device.

  1. Make sure that Airplay is enabled on your Airtame device.

    1. If Airplay is not enabled on your Airtame device, here is how to enable it: Present to Airtame with Airplay.

  2. Open the Airplay list on your Mac PC and choose an Airtame device from the list.

  3. After starting the stream, choose the option Use as separate display which will show up on the Airplay list. This option of Airplay will enable you to extend your desktop.

Windows

This option is to extend your screen with Miracast on Windows laptops.

  1. Make sure that Miracast is enabled on your Airtame 2 device.
    1. If Miracast is not enabled on your Airtame 2 device, here is how to enable it: Present with Miracast over Infrastructure | Present with Miracast Peer to Peer
  2. Make sure that the Airtame device is within proximity of the PC/Laptop.
  3. Press (Win + K)
  4. Select the Airtame device you wish to use from the list.
  5. If you have enabled the PIN code, you will be prompted to enter an 8-digit PIN that you will see on the screen that your Airtame is connected to.
  6. You should now be extending your desktop to the TV/Display screen.
  7. You will also see the Miracast menu as shown below which will allow you to select Extend. If this menu is not shown, press (Win + K) again.

Single Window Sharing

Another option would be to use the Single Window Sharing feature (SWS) from your Mac or Windows PC, via the Airtame app. This feature allows you to share a selected window or application while simultaneously working/viewing presentation notes and other content on your computer. Learn more about this in our article on how to use Single Window Sharing for Windows & MacOS. 

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