Sharing from an Android device

If you have an Android device, such as a phone or tablet, you can share to the display using one of these connection methods:

Important 

To avoid experiencing issues while using screen sharing, make sure the network is properly configured.

On networks that are configured to support screen sharing, you can use your device’s native screen sharing method.

The steps to connect from an Android device vary depending on the device. The most common ways are using Smart View, Screen mirroring, and Quick Connect. Consult your Android device's instructions for details.

Important 

The device must be on the same network as the display to connect. Review the general tips and information for the best screen sharing experience.

The SMART Mirror app is an alternate method of sharing your device’s screen, and it might be useful when the network doesn’t support Google Cast or Miracast. The SMART Mirror app also includes several tools that aid in presenting and collaborating when using SMART Mirror.

Note 

To use this app, the display must have SMART Mirror. Learn how to tell if your display has SMART Mirror.

To share your Android device’s screen using the SMART Mirror app

  1. Download the SMART Mirror app for your device.

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

    The home screen for sharing opens, showing you the information you’ll need to connect.

  3. Open the SMART Mirror app on your device.

  4. Type the session ID in the SMART Mirror home screen.

    The SMART Mirror home screen displays a 6- or 10-digit session ID. The number of digits indicates whether your device needs to be on the same network as the display:

    • 6 digits: SMART Mirror is connected to the internet, allowing a connection across any network. When connecting using a 6-digit session ID, you can connect from anywhere. You do not need to be on the same network as the display.

    • 10 digits: SMART Mirror allows local connections only. To connect using a 10-digit session ID, your device must be on the same network as the display.

      Tip 

      You can change this setting on the display.

  5. Enter your name.

  6. Tap Connect.

  7. This table describes what you can do after your device has connected to the display:

    Option

    Description

    Steps

    Share your device’s screen

    Share your device’s entire screen.

    Only one person at a time can share their screen.

    1. Click Share my screen.

    Upload a file, photo, video, or link to share

    Add a file such as a PDF, image, video, or link from your device.

    Shared videos and links can be opened on the display. Others who've connected their devices to the display using SMART Mirror can open any shared files and download them to their devices.

    After a session ends, all shared files are be removed.

    1. Click Shared items.

    2. Click Add items.

    3. Choose the item type you want to upload and select the file you want.

      The file is added to the shared files for the session.

    Stop sharing

    Stop sharing your device’s screen.

    1. Open the SMART Mirror app on your device.

    2. Click Stop presenting.

The SMART Screen Share app allows you to share your display, a single application, or a media file. Using this app to share a device’s screen might be useful if the network doesn’t support AirPlay, Google Cast, or Miracast.

Make sure your Android mobile device is connected to the same network as the display.

Note 

To use this app, the display must have SMART Screen Share. Learn how to tell if your display has SMART Screen Share.

To share your Android device’s screen using the SMART Screen Share app

  1. On your Android device, download and install the SMART Screen Share app from Google Play.

    Note 

    The SMART Screen Share app may not be available in the Google Play app store on some user accounts.

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

    The display shows its IP address on the screen.

  3. Open the SMART Screen Share app on your device.

  4. Enter the display’s IP address on your device to connect.

    OR

    Tap in the app and scan the QR code on the display’s screen.

  5. Tap Connect.

  6. Tap the black button to begin sharing your device’s screen.

  7. Tap Start Now.

    If permissions are enabled, someone at the display needs to allow the device to share before the device appears in the lobby or can share its screen.