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  • AirServer

    AirServer allows Student iPads, Chromebooks, and Windows Laptops to be CAST or MIRRORED to a Teacher Computer.  With the Teacher Computer connected to a projector the Student's device will show on the Projector for the class to view.

    Note: AirServer is currently limited to District owned devices and will only work on specific WiFi addresses. SD63.BYOD and SD63.Guest will not communicate with AirServer.

    • How to Install and Use AirServer


      First Time Setup and Install - AirServer

      1)      Open “Software Centre” program on Windows computer

      2)      Under Applications, install AirServer

      3)      Open “AirServer”

      4)      Settings (≡) > Personalization >  enable "Network Discovery QR Code"

      5)      On iPad, select Airserver Connect App

      6)      Point iPad camera at QR Code, wait for green checkmark for verification

      7)      Swipe down from the top-right corner of your iPad’s screen to bring up the Control Center (see detailed instructions below)

      8)      Select Screen Mirroring iOS screen animation

      9)      Select the destination that matches the name of the computer and “connect”


      Note: Please do not rename your AirServer program. This can cause issues if you have TOCs or other teachers logging into the same computer as it will keep reverting to the computer name with each different user.


      Note for Shared Computer Users:

      If AirServer is left running on another user account that is signed into a computer there may be some connection issues. It is good practice to close AirServer when you're not using the program and when another staff member is going to log in and use the computer.

      To quickly resolve this issue on a shared computer, restart the computer and launch AirServer again.

    • AirServer QR Code Connection

      To make connecting a Classroom iPad more consistent, it is suggested you use an App called "AirServer Connect". This app has proven to be quite helpful with reconnecting to AirServer.

      The AirServer Connect App has been added to some Classroom iPads.  If your iPad doesn't have the App please submit a Helpdesk ticket and request the App be added to your iPad.


      This App requires one manual change to AirServer. In the Settings (≡) of AirServer, under Personalization, please enable "Network Discovery QR Code".

      Once this is enabled, a QR code will appear in the bottom-right corner of the program, scan this with the AirServer Connect iPad app. If successful, the app will display a checkmark and then inform you to Screen Mirror to your computer.  This QR code will not work with the native scanner app on an iPad only the AirServer Connect App.


      It will also temporarily add the word "Connect" to identify which AirServer to connect to (in case there are multiple available and listed in the school).

      If you use the "Snip & Sketch" built-in screenshot program on your computer. You can save a screenshot of your AirServer QR code. Then you can increase the size of the image and print it out.

      Some suggestions for QR code placement: on the iPad stand base, corner of the whiteboard, teacher's desk, front of the room, etc...



    • How to Screen Mirror with an iOS Device

      1. Make sure the iPad is connected to "Saanich Device" WiFi - AirServer only works on this WiFi
      2. Open Control Center on your iOS device
        • On iPad iOS version 13 or higher: Swipe down from the upper-right corner of the screen
      3. Tap the Screen Mirroring button Screen mirroring icon used by iOS devices
      4. Select your AirServer destination from the list of devices
      5. If a passcode is required, enter the passcode on your iOS device

      To stop mirroring your iOS device, open Control Center, tap Screen Mirroring, then tap Stop Mirroring. Or press the X button on AirServer window.

      iOS Screen mirroring animation

    • Recommended iPad apps to use with AirServer

      iPEVO Whiteboard - Great for Document Camera style work

      Select Annotate with Camera
      ipevo whiteboard ios app

    • When your iOS/iPadOS device goes to sleep, it will pause the mirroring and remove the mirrored image from AirServer. This is the default behavior for these devices.

      In some cases, you might want to prevent youriOS/iPadOS device from going to sleep. You can prevent the iOS/iPadOS device from going to sleep by following these steps:

      1. Go to Settings on your iOS/iPadOS device
      2. Select Display & Brightness
      3. Change Auto-Lock to Never.