The Academic Technology Services (ATS) resources listed below contain information, instructions, and video tutorials about using available technology in OIT/ATS supported teaching spaces and conference rooms collectively referred to as Smart Rooms.
General Information:
New Wireless Presentation options:
Two additional methods to wirelessly connect and present are available offering more flexibility and accessibility when utilizing the wireless presentation system without requiring the VIA app.
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Join Through Browser Connectivity: Easily connect and present in a VIA-equipped room wirelessly using the Chrome browser on your Mac, Windows, or Chromebook computer. No need to install the VIA app to use this feature. Click here for video tutorial.
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Apple AirPlay Connectivity: Seamlessly connect and present in a VIA-equipped room wirelessly using the built-in AirPlay feature on your Mac, iPhone, or iPad. No need to install the VIA app to use this feature. Click here for video tutorial.
Known Issues:
- 2024 Spring: VIA Airplay connectivity is not working properly in some locations campus-wide and is being addressed by IT.
- Solution:
- Pending
- Solution:
- 2023 Fall: MacOS Sonoma (MacOS 14) is not able to share computer screen when using the VIA app to present wirelessly. All other VIA services still work such as YouTube streaming.
- Workaround Options:
- Option #1: Do not upgrade to Mac OS Sonoma
- Option #2: Use Airplay feature
- Option #3: Use Chrome browser to utilize 'Join through Browser' feature
- Option #4: Use an HDMI cable to present
- Option #5: Borrow a laptop or other device from the iMEDIA Reservation Desk that has MacOS Ventura
- Solution:
- Pending; Spring 2024 anticipated
- Workaround Options:
- 2023 Fall: MacOS Sonoma (MacOS 14) is not able to access the in-room video cameral when attempting to utilize VIA Versa / Room Device with a conferencing platform such as Zoom or Teams. The in-room microphone remains available and continues to work properly.
- Workaround Options:
- Option #1: Do not upgrade to Mac OS Sonoma
- Option #2: Use an alternate camera to connect to your computer:
- For individual meetings try using your computer's built-in camera.
- For small or larger meeting groups (2 - 12 people) borrow a Meeting Owl from the iMEDIA Reservation Desk, located in NAC 1204.
- Solution:
- Pending; Spring 2024 anticipated
- Workaround Options:
- 2023 Fall: VIA Versa / Room Device microphone may exhibit audio performance issues while simultaneously presenting and utilizing the VIA Versa / Room Device in-room microphone. VIA Versa / Room Device camera functionality remains unaffected and continues to operate properly except when using MacOS Sonoma (MacOS 14).
- Workaround Options:
- Option #1: Use an alternate microphone if presenting simultaneously.
- For individual meetings try using your computer's built-in microphone
- For small meeting groups (2 - 4 people) borrow a USB boundary microphone from the iMEDIA Reservation Desk, located in NAC 1204.
- For larger meeting groups (4 - 12 people) borrow a Meeting Owl from the iMEDIA Reservation Desk, located in NAC 1204.
- Option #1: Use an alternate microphone if presenting simultaneously.
- Solution:
- Pending; Spring 2025 anticipated
- Workaround Options:
VIA Wireless Presentation Tips
- How to play YouTube video effectively
- How to control the volume using AV systems with flat panel non-touchscreen displays
- Volume controllers on the computer or mobile device connected to the system can manage content volume levels.
- If playing a YouTube video please use its video volume controller, or the computer's main volume controller to manage content volume levels.
- If using Zoom with VIA Versa please use the volume controller on the VIA app to manage content volume levels
- Volume controllers on the computer or mobile device connected to the system can manage content volume levels.
- How to use VIA Versa / Room Device to connect to a room camera and microphone
- About VIA Versa / Room Device
- Download VIA Versa / Room Device driver software;
- Enter VIA Room Name and “/“ in your browser (ex. “NAC1204/“ without the quotes) and click “(Download VIA Versa / Room Device driver)” towards the bottom of the page to download then install.
- Once the VIA Versa / Room Device driver has been installed connect to the room VIA
- Open your Zoom app and select VIA Versa / Room Device camera for your Zoom camera and VIA Versa / Room Device microphone for your Zoom microphone.
- See video tutorials below:
- How to connect to VIA and present using a Chromebook.
- Use Chrome browser to utilize 'Join through Browser' feature
- NOTE: VIA app in Google Play Store is no longer supported.
- Use Chrome browser to utilize 'Join through Browser' feature
- How to Extend the Display
- VIA: How to Extend the Display (Mac)
- VIA: How to Extend the Display (Windows)
- How to connect to VIA using Airplay
Classrooms or Lecture Halls
- How to wirelessly present with VIA...
- Join Through Browser using the Chrome Browser
- AirPlay on your Mac, iPhone, or iPad
- VIA app on a Mac or PC
- Smartphone or Tablet
- 2-in-1 Laptop / Tablets with annotating software
- General Information for Wireless Presentations
- Marshak Lecture Hall 1-4 Instructions
- Hyflex Teaching: Meeting Owl Pro Instructions
- VIA Multicast video tutorial at the Tech Center Active Learning Classrooms (ALC)
Touch Screen Computers - Using Windows Ink and Microsoft OneNote
- How to use OneNote - Converting Hand writing to Text
- How to use Hands-on with Microsoft's Windows Ink
- Find out Why OneNote Inking is better than analog paper
- How to Create Notebooks section in OneNote 2016 (clip time: 4:00-7:37)
- How to use Ink Functions section in OneNote 2016 (clip time: 9:09-10:45)
- 7 Tips to get more out of OneNote - Ink To Equation (clip time: 0-1:45)
- How to use Microsoft Edge Browser | Windows 10 (clip time: 3:46-7:40)
- How to annotate webpages - Windows 10 Inking Tutorial (clip time: 6:58-7:21)
- How to annotate webpages - Windows 10 Inking Tutorial (clip time: 9:04-10:12)
Epson Brightlink Interactive Whiteboards
- How to wirelessly save pages in whiteboard mode
- How to wirelessly e-mail whiteboard pages
- Find demo videos and tutorials
- Active Learning Classrooms (ALC)
- How to Multicast with VIA Connect
- Locations
- Active Learning Center NAC 1/301
- Flex Space NAC 1/301 - Instructions for Interactive Whiteboard Access
- Steinman B-35B Classroom
Student study spaces such as the Tech Center Media Study Rooms or Writing Center Study Desks
- How to wirelessly present using a Mac or PC
- How to wirelessly present using a Smartphone or Tablet
- Active Learning Classrooms (ALC)
- How to Multicast with VIA Connect
Conference Rooms
- How to wirelessly present using a Mac or PC
- How to wirelessly present using a Smartphone or Tablet
- Active Learning Classrooms (ALC)
For audio-visual assistance contact the iMEDIA Reservation Desk via phone at
212-650-5480, via email at
iMEDIA@ccny.cuny.edu
or visit us at NAC 1/204.
Last Updated: 09/02/2024 13:31