Optoma CreativeCast Wireless Projection Support App User Manual

Optoma CreativeCast Wireless Projection Support App

Product Information

• Product Name: CreativeCast Wireless Projection Support APP
• User Manual Version: 2.0
• Date: Sep, 07, 2023

Overview

The CreativeCast Wireless Projection Support APP allows users to wirelessly cast their Android, iOS, Windows, or Mac, Chromebook device’s screen or share photos/documents to a projector. Additionally, the app offers virtual remote control functionality, allowing the projector to be remotely controlled via touch, mouse, and keyboard operations.

Standby Screen of the Projector/Display

The standby screen of the projector/display (Receiver) shows the  following information:

• Device name (SSID): The device name can be customized or renamed for easy identification and logging into the correct device when multiple units are deployed on the network.
• IP Address: The Optoma display device is\  assigned an IP address. Users can enter the IP address in the Chrome browser to use web sharing on the displayed web page.
• 4-Digit Security Code (Login code): The security code prevents unauthorized access to the presentation.  There are three settings for the security login: Random (a new 4-digit code is generated after each user disconnects), Fixed (a static 4-digit code set from the admin panel), and Disabled (4-digit security code can be disabled through the admin panel).

Downloading the CreativeCast APP

To download the CreativeCast APP, follow these steps:

1. Windows/Mac: Open the browser on your computer and enter the URL https://www.optoma.com/creativecast/ or https://www.optoma.com.cn/creativecast/. Download the CreativeCast (Sender) app for Windows/Mac.
2. Android and iOS: Scan the QR code displayed on the standby screen to download the CreativeCast (Mobile APP). Alternatively, download the mobile app from the App Store.
3. Chromebook: Download the Chromebook app from the App Store.

Product Usage Instructions

To start wireless projection using CreativeCast, follow these steps:

Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, and Chromebook

1. 1. Launch the CreativeCast sender app. The CreativeCast display device will automatically show up on the room list.

Note: If you cannot find the projector on the room list,  ensure that your Android, iOS, Chromebook, or Windows/Mac device is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the projector.

1. 1. Select the device from the room list (e.g., tap on “Optoma Room”).

2. Enter the login code if it’s shown on the standby screen.
3. Click the “Mirroring” button to start the projection.

Note:

1. * For Android sender: Audio-only support is available for Android version (Android 10 and above). Audio-only support is limited to some apps developed by Google (e.g., YouTube).

   • For Mac sender: You need to install the CreativeCast audio driver and enable microphone privacy for the Mac sender during the first-time setup. Allow all requested permissions or privacy settings before screen projection.
   • For iOS sender: Tap “Start Broadcast” and wait for 3 seconds.

Web Sharing by Chrome Browser

1. Connect the projector to the same Wi-Fi network as your\ PC.
2. Open the Chrome browser on your computer.
3. Enter the IP address in the address bar to access web sharing.

CreativeCast Wireless Projection Support APP

• Via the CreativeCast app, you can wirelessly cast your Android, iOS, Windows, or Mac, Chromebook device’s screen or share photos/documents to the projector.
• CreativeCast also offers a virtual remote control. It allows to be remotely controlled with touch, mouse, and keyboard operations from the projector.

Note: Only support on Windows / Mac OS. It is enabled when the projection screen is in a full-screen layout.

Standby Screen of the Projector/Display
The following information will be shown on the standby screen of the projector/display (Receiver)

• Device name: ( The Device name (SSID) can be customized/ renamed so that users can easily identify and log into the correct device if multiple units have been deployed on the network.
• IP Address: The Optoma display device will be assigned an IP address. By typing the IP address in the Chrome browser, users can use the web sharing in that web page.
• 4-Digit Security Code(Login code) The security code prevents people outside the conference room/classroom from being able to log into the presentation. There are three settings of operation for the security login:
• Random: a new 4-digit code is generated after the last user disconnects.
• Fixed: a static 4-digit code can be set from the admin panel.
• Disabled: The 4-digit security code can be disabled through the admin panel.

Note: Projector in Wi-Fi station mode Sender device and projector should be in the same Local Area Network (LAN)

Download the CreativeCast APP

Windows、 Mac

• Open the browser on your computer, enter the URL
• WW https://www.optoma.com/creativecast/.
• CN https://www.optoma.com.cn/creativecast/
• Download the “CreativeCast (Sender)” app for “Windows” 、 “Mac”

Android and iOS

• Scan the QR code on the standby screen to download the “CreativeCast (Mobile APP)”.
• Download the mobile app from the App Store.

Chromebook

• Download the Chromebook app from the App Store.

Start Wireless Projection

To start the wireless projection, you need to connect your Android, iOS, Windows, Mac, or Chromebook device to the same Wi-Fi network as the projector.

Windows, Mac, Android, iOS and Chromebook

1. Launch the CreativeCast sender app and the CreativeCast display device will show on the room list automatically.
   Note: If you cannot find the projector on the room list, you need to connect your Android, iOS, Chromebook, or Windows/Mac device to the same Wi-Fi network with the projector.

2. Select the device. For example, tap on Optoma Room.

3. Enter the login code if it’s shown on the standby screen.

4. Click the ‘Mirroring’ button to start the projection.

Note:

1. Android sender
   • Audio only supports for Android version (Android 10 and above).
   • Audio only supports some apps that are developed by Google (e.g. YouTube ).
2. Mac sender
   • Need to install CreativeCast audio driver and enable microphone privacy for Mac sender at the first time.
   • Need to allow all requested permission or privacy before screen projection.
3. iOS Sender
   • For iOS devices, need to tap” Start Broadcast” and wait for 3 seconds.

Web Sharing by Chrome Browser

1. Connect the projector to the same Wi-Fi network with your PC.
2. Open the Chrome browser on your computer, and enter the IP address in the address bar of the browser. (* IP address shown on the standby screen.)
3. Enter the Login Code if it’s shown on the standby screen and Click the “Login” button.
4. Choose what you’d like to share. (a) Entire Screen (b) Window (c) Chrome Tab
   • Entire Screen
   • Window
   • Chrome Tab

Note: Web sharing not be supported on Mobile

Photo/Document Sharing

In the CreativeCast mobile app, you can share photos or documents (PDF format only) on your mobile to the projector.
On the menu page, click the Photos/Documents button. Select the photos/documents you want to share. Click the share button in the upper-right corner to share.

Photo Sharing

Document Sharing

Camera Sharing

• In the CreativeCast mobile app, you can mirror the camera screen.
• On the menu page, click the Camera button to start.

Video Streaming
Users can stream local video files to display devices.

Smart Control

In the CreativeCast mobile app, you can control the projector by using “Smart Control”.

Smart Remote Controller (Simulator, Touch Pad)

Additional functions

iOS Screen Mirroring
Using iOS device screen mirroring feature to share iOS screen
Steps to use

1. Connect to the same Wi-Fi network on your iOS device and the display device that you want to screen mirroring.

2. On your iOS device, swipe up from the bottom of your screen to open the Control
   Center.

3. In Control Center, tap screen mirroring to display device icon screen mirroring, then select your display device from the list. If a passcode appears on your display screen, enter the passcode on your iOS device. (Default is disabled)

Android screen mirroring
Chromecast is a streaming technology from Google that allows users to play online content such as videos and music on a display.

Windows

• On your computer, open Chrome.
• At the top right, click More. Cast.
• Click Sources. click Cast screen.
• Choose the Chromecast device you want to cast your screen on.

Android

• From your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Home app.
• Tap the left-hand navigation to open the menu.
• Tap Cast screen/audio and select your TV.

Settings
IV. Click the menu button ( ) on either side of the standby screen, and then click ( ). It shows the following settings.

General

• Device Name
• The name that the Creative Cast sender app can discover.
• Connectivity
• Wi-Fi: The SSID of the WiFi router to which the Optoma device connects to.
• IP: The IP address.
• Login Code
• Disable/Random/Fixed [The default value is “Random”.]
• Floating Window
• On or off floating Window [The default value is “On”.]
• About
• Version
• Version number.
• Open Source License
• List all open source libraries which the Creative Cast receiver app is using.
• Online User Manual

Supported Operating Systems

8.1, 10, 11 and above

|
Mac| Only support for Mac OS|
 | X 10.12 and above|
---|---|---
Android| Only support Android 9.0 and above| Include Mirroring, File sharing

(document/photo),Camera

iOS| Only support iOS 14.0 and above| Only support iPhone

device. Include Mirroring,

File sharing

(document/photo),Camera

Chromebook| Only support Android 9.0 and above| Include Mirroring, File sharing

(document/photo),Camera

Chrome Browser| V83 and above| 1.  Not be supported on Mobile.

2.  On Linux and Mac, only

the audio of a tab can be captured.

FAQ

Where can I download the software?
A： It is available for download from

1. Optoma CC Download Page
   • WW：https://www.optoma.com/creativecast/.
   • CN：https://www.optoma.com.cn/creativecast/.
2. Download the mobile app from the App Store.
3. Scan the QR code on the standby screen to download the “CreativeCast (Mobile APP)”.
   • Q： What devices does Creative Cast support?
   • A： Creative Cast offers universal support for Windows, MacOS, Chrome OS, iOS, and Android devices with a consistent user experience across all supported operating systems. Creative Cast also offers Chrome browser-based support for Windows and Mac devices.

• Q: Why can’t the Creative Cast app find the device (IFP or projector)?

• A: This may be because your sender device (PC/mobile) and the (IFP or Projector) are not on the same network. To fix this issue, you can try the following:

  • You can manually enter the IP address of the (IFP or Projector) in the “Enter the IP address” field of the Creative Cast Windows app or click the “Can’t find your room” button on the Creative Cast mobile app to locate the (IFP or Projector).

• Q: Why does the Wireless Projection lag from time to time?

• A: This may be caused by insufficient bandwidth or Wi-Fi interference. The common scenario is that your PC is set to a high-resolution display. You may try lowering your PC’s resolution before doing the wireless projection.

• Q： What is the moderation mode of Creative Cast?

• A： Moderation mode is that one sender can be the moderator who can control the projected display. The moderator can manage and display content from up to 4 devices at the same time (out of 40 total connected devices).

• Q： Why sometimes does Creative Cast mirroring have a performance lag?

• A： Wireless presentation is highly dependent on display/PC/mobile/Wi-Fi dongle performance, internet bandwidth, and router configuration.

• Q： Does Creative Cast support 4K mirroring?
  A： Not for now, due to providing smoother and lower latency, Creative Cast mirroring currently supports up to 1080p mirroring.

  • Wireless presentation is highly dependent on display/PC/mobile/Wi-Fi dongle performance, internet bandwidth, and router configuration.

References

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