Using Screen Share

This is the main screen for the Screen Share app. You can see whether the display is using a Wi-Fi or Ethernet network connection (tap the connection status to see the display’s network settings), the screen share name, and connection code.

Both the Bytello Share app and the Bytello Share website require a 6-digit connection code for connecting to the display. Depending on the Screen Share app’s settings, the code changes at a regular interval for security purposes. Always use the current code to connect to the display (see Settings).

You’ll find the connection code on the Screen Share app’s main interface or in the floating menu at the top of the display (if it’s set to Normal size).

Device Management lists the connected devices, their status, device permissions, and options (see Device management).

Shows the number of devices that are currently connected.

The Screen Share app has a built-in user guide that can help you connect or troubleshoot at the display.

The floating menu appears at the top of the display when the Screen share app is running. Tap the menu to expand it and see a variety of information:

• the network name

• the Screen Share name for AirPlay, ChromeCast, and Miracast connections, if enabled in settings (see Settings).

• the 6-digit connection code

• access to the main interface

The orange dot appears on the floating menu to indicate that a screen sharing session is active and devices are connected to the display.

This Screen Share name identifies the current screenshare session (for use when connecting via AirPlay, Chromecast, or Miracast) and the website address participants can use to connect via the Bytello Share website. Participants can use the website to connect without downloading and installing apps or software. The address appears on the screen only when screen share via website is enabled in the Screen Share app’s settings (see Settings).

An annotation toolbar is available when using the Desktop Sync option in the Bytello Share app. Tapping this floating toolbar allows users to access tools for drawing over the display on an overlay, erasing ink, taking screen captures, sharing files, and more.

If connected devices have touchback permissions enabled, its also possible for those users on shared devices to access this menu.

Screen Share

Tap Start sharing to share you display’s screen to other displays.

Join sharing

Tap Join now to mirror another display’s screen on your display.

Access Settings from the Menu on the Screen Share app’s main interface. Change the display name and set your permissions, mirroring, and general preferences.

To customize settings

Tap to turn a setting on or off.

OR

Tap the arrow to open a drop-down menu and change the setting.

About contains information about the software version and legal agreements

When there is a new version, click or tap Update to upgrade.

Exit the Screen Share app.

Your device must be on the same network as the display to connect using the Bytello Share App or native streaming from devices (Airplay, Miracast, and Chromecast). Use the following procedure to verify that your device and the display are connected to the same network.

1. From the display’s Home screen, tap Screen Share.

   The main Screen Share interface opens.

   OR

   Tap the floating menu icon at the top of the Home screen of the display if Screen Share is running.

2. Make a note of the network the display is connected to. The name appears beside the icon.

3. Verify that your device is connected to the same network. Consult your device’s user guide for more information.

1. From the display’s Home screen, tap Screen Share.

   The main Screen Share interface opens.

2. Verify that your device and display are connected to the same Wi‑Fi network (see Verifying the network).

   Notes 

   • If you’re using the Bytello Share app, make a note of the 6-digit connection code.

   • If you’re using a method other than the Bytello Share app (such as AirPlay, Chromecast, or Miracast), make a note of the ScreenShare name next to the icon.

3. Choose from one of these connection methods listed below.

   • Bytello Share app (see Using the Bytello Share app).

     Tip 

     For the best performance, use the Bytello Share app to connect.

   • Native streaming services

     • Airplay (available on iOS and Mac devices).

       SeeTo use AirPlay

     • Miracast (available on Android and Windows devices).

       SeeTo use Miracast

     • Chromecast (available on Chrome OS, Mac, and Windows computers).

       SeeTo use Chromecast to connect from a Chrome browser or Chromebook

   • Webcast (with a URL).

     SeeConnect using Webcast

4. Wait for the device to automatically connect or for the host to accept your request to join.

5. Pause or exit the screen share at any time.

View all connected device, their status, available device permissions, and options.

To manage devices

1. On the display’s Home screen, tap Screen Share.

   OR

   Tap the floating menu at the top of the display, then tap View main screen. The main screen opens.

2. Tap in the bottom left-corner to open the devices list. You can see which devices are connected and how they are sharing to the display. Tap the blue and red icons on the display to assign or change permissions and connections.

   Tool	Icon	Description
   Airplay		Device is connected via AirPlay.
   Miracast		Device is connected via Miracast.
   Mobile connection via app		Mobile device is connected via Bytello Share app.
   Computer connection via app		Computer is connected via Bytello Share app.
   Computer connection via Cast		Computer is connected via Cast from the Chrome browser.
   Computer connection via URL		Device is connected via Bytello Share URL/website
   Invite to share		Invite connected devices to cast their desktop from the display. This happens automatically for a PC.
   Touchback permissions		Give touchback permissions to a connected device in Desktop sync mode. Giving touchback permission will allow the user to control the display from their device. This includes opening and closing apps, controlling screen sharing capabilities, and making annotations on the display. Note  This option does not allow touch control of other devices connected to the display. For mobile devices, also see Remote control (see Using Remote).
   File sharing		Send files from the display to any connected device.
   Admin authorization		Set a device as an administrator to accept or reject further sharing requests.
   Preview device screen 5 Previewing a connected device’s screen is available only with Mac, Windows, Android, and ChromeOS devices.		Preview a connected device’s screen before a user shares it.
   Stop sharing		Stops devices from sharing their screen. Devices remain connected.
   Disconnect		Disconnects devices from the display. You can disconnect individually, or tap the top-most Disconnect icon to disconnect all devices.

It’s possible to share up to nine screens on the display depending on the method used to share devices. You can connect using a combination of methods as well.

When devices are sharing their screens to the display, you can access a tool bar of controls for each shared screen. The controls available include ending a screen sharing session, minimizing a screen, and controlling the volume of a shared screen.

To access the shared screen tool bar

1. Tap anywhere on the display’s screen. The toolbar appears in the bottom left corner of each shared screen.

2. Tap a toolbar icon in the toolbar to perform one of the actions in the table below:

When multiple devices are sharing screens to the display, you can move them.

To rearrange screens

1. On the display, press and hold the screen that is sharing, then drag the window to adjust the order.

   

2. Release to change positions.

Participants can stop sharing their screen by tapping. The host can also disconnect a participant.

To disconnect a device as a participant

The process for disconnecting a device as a participant varies depending on your device and the connection method. Consult your device’s user guide for more information.

To disconnect a participant as the host

1. Tap Devices on the Screen Share app’s main screen.

   The Device management screen opens (see Managing connected devices).

2. Choose a device from the list and tap to disconnect it.

3. Tap Disconnect to confirm.

You can use the Bytello Share app to mirror your device, sync with the display, share files, and more. Begin by downloading and installing the app on your device. For device requirements, see Device requirements for using Bytello Share.

To download the Bytello Share app

1. From the display’s Home screen, tap Screen Share.

   The main Screen Share interface opens.

2. Tap the User Guide icon.

3. In your device’s browser, enter the URL specified on the display’s screen in the Install section (https://ssp.bytello.com/download).

   OR

   Use a QR code scanning app on your device to scan the QR code on the display’s screen.

4. Download and install the Bytello Share app for your device.

To connect your device to the display

1. Verify that your device and display are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (see Verifying the network).

2. Open the Bytello Share app on your computer or mobile device.

3. Enter the 6-digit connection code shown on the Screen Share app’s main interface or in the floating menu at the top of the display.

   OR

   Click or tap the ScreenShare name (see Screen Share name and Bytello share website address) of the display you want to connect to in the Searching for connectable devices section.

4. Wait for the device to automatically connect or for the host to accept your request to join.

The features available after connection depend on the device you are using. See the table below.

To share your device’s screen to the display

1. Open the Bytello Share app on your device and connect to the display.

2. Wait for the device to automatically connect or for the host to accept your request to join.

3. The app provides the following options to share your screen (options will depend on the device you are using):

   Option	Description	Devices
   Screen Share	Share your device’s screen to the display using one of the options listed (Desktop, Window, extend screen, and so on). Note  If Permission Mode is enabled, the host at the display will have to accept your request to join. Otherwise, your device will share its screen automatically. Tip  If you’d like to disable Touchback at the display, use the menu at the top of your computer screen to change permissions.	All
   Media	Share a video from your mobile device to the display. In the app, tap Media and select the video to share.	Mobile
   Photo	Share a photo from your mobile device to the display. In the app, tap Photo and select the image to share.	Mobile
   Document	Share a document from your mobile device to the display. In the app, tap Document and select the file to share.	Mobile
   Camera	Share a live view from your mobile device’s camera to the display. In the app tap Camera, then Record.	Mobile
   Remote	Your mobile device behaves as a large touchpad, with a left-click and back button, to control a pointer on the display.	Mobile

4. When you’re done sharing, click or tap Close in the Screen share menu on your device.

5. Tap to disconnect.

You can interact with the display using the Bytello Share app on your device, including controlling whether Touchback permissions are enabled (see Managing connected devices). Select whether you want to use the remote control feature or duplicate the display’s screen to your device.

Using Desktop Sync

When you use the Desktop Sync feature, the display’s screen appears on your device. If Touchback permissions are enabled for your device, you can control the display and open and close files, manage apps, and use a pen to draw on the display’s screen.

Note 

The Desktop Sync feature’s performance can vary depending on the number of devices connected. Image quality can be affected if more than two devices are connected to the display and using this feature at the same time.

To use Desktop Sync

1. Open the Bytello Share app on your device and connect to the display.

2. On your device, tap Desktop Sync.

   Note 

   • For security purposes, touchback is automatically disabled, but you can enable it from the Device management page of the display’s Screen Share app (see Managing connected devices).

   • Touchback is available only on the maximized screen/docked screen.

3. Wait for your host to accept the request to sync your device’s desktop to the display. The display’s screen appears on your device.

In Desktop Sync mode, users can write on the display at the display itself and from the connected devices (if permissions are enabled). You can take a screen capture of the annotations and share the file with devices connected with the Bytello Share app.

To annotate

1. Make sure your device is in Desktop Sync mode.

2. From the floating menu on the display, tap the icon to open the annotation toolbar.

   Tool	Icon	Description
   Pen		Touch behaves like a pen, drawing digital ink on the screen overlay. Tap the pen icon to change color. Use the pen feature to annotate over the screen sharing session. Devices with Touchback permissions enabled can also make annotations.
   Erase		Touch behaves like an eraser, erasing digital ink drawn on the screen overlay.
   Clean		Clears all of the annotations.
   Save		Save the current screen to an image file on the display.
   Insert		Insert an annotated screen capture into a whiteboard file on the display.
   Share		Share annotations with devices that are connected with the Bytello Share app in Desktop Sync mode. Tap Share, select the device, and tap Confirm. The display sends a screen capture in .png format.

Using Remote

For mobile devices only.

1. Open the Bytello Share app on your device.

2. Connect to the display using the app.

3. On your device, tap Remote in the app.

4. Control the display using the touchscreen on your mobile device.

   Tip 

   Tap the More menu to switch between Motion mode and Touchpad mode.

Device Sync

1. Open the Bytello Share app on your device and connect to the display.

2. In the app, click Device Sync.

3. Select whether to connect to the camera and microphone.

   If a camera is connected to the display, you can see its view on your device’s screen. If you sync the microphone, you can hear the audio in the room with the display.