The CommBox Classic S5 comes installed with CommBox Connect. CommBox Connect gives you several options for connecting your personal devices wirelessly to the CommBox:
Native Screensharing Protocols
CommBox Connect supports:
- Miracast with Touch
- Airplay
- Chromecast
These native protocols allow you to screenshare without installing an app on your personal devices and is great for guests who need to cast, share, and present.
Windows PC – Miracast with Touch
Most Windows PC’s have Miracast, a peer-to-peer device sharing protocol, installed into the devices. To connect your windows laptop or device to the CommBox you need to:
- Press the Windows and ‘K’ key on your keyboard simultaneously
- Find the device name in the list of the devices that you want to connect to
- Select connect
- Select allow touch input
Apple iOS and Mac – Airplay (you must be on the same Wi-Fi network as the CommBox)
- Open Screen Mirroring on your Apple device
- Find the device name
- Starting mirroring
Chromecast – Android devices (you must be on the same Wi-Fi network as the CommBox)
- Go to Utility Menu
- Click on Cast
- Find the device
- Select Cast
CommBox Connect App
You also have the option to install the CommBox Connect app onto any device.
Visit www.cc.commbox.com.au/downloads/ and download the right application for your device.
You can then connect using the floating pin or by finding the device name.
CommBox Connect has many advantages when it comes to screensharing. You can hide certain apps with the Privacy desktop (e.g. keep your Outlook or Teams notifications hidden while you are sharing). You can also share files from the screen to your device and vice versa. You can also set stronger sharing permissions through CommBox Connect.