Optoma Display Share Wireless Collaboration Solution App User Guide

: June 1, 2024
: Optoma

Table of Contents

Optoma Display Share Wireless Collaboration Solution App
Product Information
Note for Android and Mac Senders:
Start Wireless Projection
Additional functions
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

Specifications:

Product: Display Share Wireless Collaboration solution
User Manual Version : 1.2
Date: March 8, 2024

Product Information

The Display Share Wireless Collaboration solution allows users to wirelessly cast screens from Android, iOS, Windows, or Mac devices to a projector. It also supports sharing photos/documents and offers virtual remote control capabilities.

Product Usage Instructions:

Standby Screen Information:

The standby screen of the projector/display (receiver) will show:

Device name (SSID)
IP Address
4-Digit Security Code (Login code)

Security Code Settings:

There are three security code operation settings:

Random: Generates a new 4-digit code after each user disconnects.
Fixed : Allows setting a static 4-digit code from the admin panel.
Disabled: Disables the 4-digit security code through the admin panel.

Download the Display Share APP (Sender):

Windows/Mac: Visit the URL to download the app.
Android/iOS: Scan QR code on the standby screen or download from App Store.
Chromebook: Download from App Store.

Starting Wireless Projection:

To start wireless projection:

Connect your device to the same Wi-Fi network as the display.
Launch the Display Share sender app.
Select the device (e.g., Optoma Room).
If required, enter the login code (Default is disabled).
Click the ‘Mirroring’ button to start projection.

Note for Android and Mac Senders:

Android sender: Audio only support for Android version 10 and above.
Mac sender: Install Display Share audio driver and enable microphone privacy for Mac sender initially.

FAQ:

Q: Can I cast copyrighted content from streaming platforms using Screen Mirroring?
- A : No, Screen mirroring does not support casting copyrighted content due to DRM protection.
Q: How can I customize the Device name (SSID) on the projector/display?
- A : You can customize/rename the Device name (SSID) to easily identify and log into the correct device if multiple units are deployed on the network.

Display Share Wireless Collaboration Support APP

Via the Display Share app, you can wirelessly cast your Android, iOS, Windows, or Mac, Chromebook device’s screen or share photos/documents to the projector.
Display Share 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.
Screen mirroring does not support casting copyrighted content from streaming platforms due to DRM (Digital Rights Management) protection.

Standby Screen of the Projector/Display(Receiver)

The following information will be shown on the standby screen of the projector/Display

Device name (SSID) : The Device name (SSID) can be customized/ renamed sothat 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: 4-digit security code can be disabled through the admin panel.
- Note :
- 1. Lite version-Login code: The default value is “Disable”.
- 2. Display in Wi-Fi station mode : The sender device and Display should be in same Local Area Network (LAN)

Download the Display Share APP (Sender)

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

Android and iOs

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

Chromebook

Download the Chromebook app from App Store.
Note : 2024/3/E

Start Wireless Projection

To start the wireless projection, you need to connect your Android, iOS, or

Windows, Mac, and Chromebook devices to the same Wi-Fi network with Display.

Windows, Mac, Android, iOS and Chromebook

Launch the Display Share sender app and the Display Share display device will show on the room list automatically.
- Note: If you cannot find the display on the room list, you need to connect your Android, iOS, Chromebook or
- Windows/Mac device to the same Wi-Fi network with display.
Select the device. For example, tap on Optoma Room.
Enter the login code if it’s shown on the standby screen (Default is disabled).
Click the ‘Mirroring’ button to start the projection.

Step 1 : Launch the Display Share sender app and Display Share Receiver. The device automatically shows on the room list.
Step 2: Select the device. For example, tap on Optoma Room
Step 3: Enter the login code if it’s shown on the standby screen. (Default is disabled
Step 4: Click the ‘Mirroring’ button to start the projection.
Step 5: Start sharing your screen.

Note:

Android sender：

Audio only supports for Android version (Android 10 and above).
Audio only supports for some apps that are developed by Google (ex. YouTube ).

Mac sender：

Need to install the Display Share audio driver and enable microphone privacy for Mac sender at the first time.
Need to allow all requested permission or privacy before screen projection.

iOS Sender：

For iOS devices, need to tap” Start Broadcast” and wait for 3 seconds.

Step 1: Select the device. For example, tap on Optoma Room
Step 2: Enter the login code. (Default is disabled)
Step3: For iOS devices, Need to tap” Start Broadcast”

Web Sharing by Chrome Browser

Connect the display to the same Wi-Fi network with your PC.
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.)
Enter the Login Code if it’s shown on the standby screen and Click the “Login” button.
Choose what you’d like to share.
- (a) Entire Screen
- (b) Window
- (c) Chrome Tab
- Note: Web sharing not be supported on Mobile.

Step 1: Connect the display to the same Wi-Fi network with your PC *IP address shown on the standby screen.
Step 2: Enter the IP address in the address bar of the browser.
Step 3: Enter the Login Code and Click the “Login” button.. (Default is disabled)
Step4: Choose what you’d like to share

Photo/Document/Camera/Video Sharing

In the Display Share mobile app, you can share the photos, documents (PDF format only), Camera, and Video on your mobile to the display. In the menu page, click the Photos/Documents button. Select the photos/ documents you want to share. Click the share button on the upper-right corner to share.

Photo Sharing

Step 1: In the menu page, click the Photos button.
Step 2: Select the photos you want to share.
Step 3: Click the share button on the upper right corner to share.

Document Sharing

Step 1: In the menu page, click the documents button.
Step 2: Select the photos you want to share.
Step 3: Click the share button on the upper right corner to share.

Camera Sharing

Step 1: In the menu page, click the Camera button.
Step 2: You can mirror the camera screen.

In the Display Share mobile app, you can mirror the camera screen.
In the menu page, click the Camera button to start.

Video Streaming

Step 1: In the menu page, click the Video button.
Step2: Select the media files you want to share
Step 3 :Start streaming with selected video.

Users can stream local video file to display devices.

Note : If you have difficulties for playing video files to display device, the format of the video may not be supported on the display device.

Smart Control

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

Smart Laser Pointer

Turn your mobile into a laser pointer.

Note:
Smart Control :

only support for And reid version (Dislays are APP) . only support for iOS version(Display Share APP).

Smart Remote Controller (Simulator, Touch Pad)

Voice Control

Additional functions

iOS Screen Mirroring

Using iOS device screen mirroring feature to share iOS screen.

Steps to use :

Connect to the same Wi-Fi network on your iOS device and the display device that you want to screen mirror.
On your iOs device, swipe up from the bottom of your screen to open Control Center.
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
Click the menu button ( ) . It shows the following settings. \ on either side of the standby screen, and then click

General
Device Name
he name which the Display Share sender app can discover.
Connectivity
Wi-Fi: The SSID of WiFi router to which the Optoma device connects to.
IP: The IP address.

Login Code

Disable/Random/Fixed [The default value is “Disable”.]

Login Code Window

On or off floating Window code [The default value is “Disable”.]

Permission

On or off Airplay/Chromecast
About

Version

Version number.

Open Source License

List all open source libraries that the Display Share receiver app is using.

Online User Manual

Supported Operating Systems

FAQ

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

Optoma DS Download Page.
- WW ：https://www.optoma.com/DisplayShare/
- CN ：https://www.optoma.com.cn/DisplayShare/
Download the mobile app from App Store.
Scan QR code on the standby screen to download the “Display Share (Mobile APP)”.

Q： What devices does Display Share support?
- A： Display Share offers universal support for Windows, MacOS, Chrome OS, iOS, and Android devices with a consistent user experience across all supported operating systems. Display Share also offers Chrome browser-based support for Windows and Mac devices.
Q: Why can’t the Display Share 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 Display Share Windows app or click “Can’t find your room” button on the Display Share 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 set to a high-resolution display. You may try lowering your PC’s resolution before doing the wireless projection.
Q： Why sometimes Display Share mirroring has a performance lag?
- A ： Wireless presentation is highly dependent on display/PC/mobile/Wi-Fi dongle performance, internet bandwidth, and router configuration.
  network status notification will be displayed when the network is unstable.
Q： Why can’t some streaming content, such as Netflix or Disney+, be mirrored?
- A ： Those content providers have implemented various measures to protect their video content from being captured. These measures include encryption, digital rights management (DRM) technologies, and secure streaming protocols. These measures are in
place to prevent unauthorized copying or distribution of their copyrighted content.
Q： Does Display Share support group display show at the same time?
- A ： This may be caused by insufficient bandwidth or Wi-Fi interference. The common scenario is that your PC set to a high-resolution display. You may try lowering your PC’s resolution before doing the wireless projection.
Q：Will Creative Cast & Display Share be two different apps? Are there different apps in the Store?
- A ： Yes, they are two separate apps. The download page and the app store download location are also different.