Apple TV is a screen sharing device that allows any Staff or Pupil iPad to connect wirelessly to a projector/screen and offers more flexibility in learning and teaching.

Each school has been given an allocation of Apple TV’s which are a fantastic teaching tool in any classroom or 1:1 iPad environment.

The following information will support you to use the Apple TV in your school.

Connecting to the Apple TV from your device

  • Swipe down from the battery indicator in the top right corner of your device to access ‘control centre’. 
  • Tap on screen mirroring (icon with two rectangles)
  • Select the Apple TV you wish to connect to 
  • You may need to enter the on-screen code on your device
  • You are now screen mirroring from your device.

To disconnect from screen mirroring 

  • Swipe down from the battery indicator in the top right corner of your device to access ‘control centre’. 
  • Tap on screen mirroring (icon with two rectangles)
  • Select the Apple TV you wish to disconnect from


Apple TV Troubleshooting 

The Apple TV won’t connect or isn’t mirroring to the projector or display board;

If you are unable to connect to the Apple TV, or the screen mirroring isn’t displaying through your projector or display board, there are a few steps you can try:

  • Check the physical connections between the Apple TV and display
  • Check that the correct input is selected on the projector/display board for the Apple TV
  • Switch Apple TV off/on
  • Switch iPad off/on
  • Check iOS is up to date on your iPad 

There is no sound playing;

If you find that there is an issue with playing sound when using your Apple TV please try the following: 

  • Check volume on computer audio (this is usually in the bottom right of your screen next to the time)
  • Check the sound level on any wall mounted or desk mounted amplifier
  • Check iPad volume/ iPad is not on silent mode or do not disturb 

 

If the above troubleshooting advice does not resolve your issue:

Secondary staff – please contact your school technician

Primary staff – please contact your Connected Falkirk link member

For more information on how to use your Apple TV in the classroom, please visit our Apple TV Article.