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What Is EShare and How Does It Work with CommBox?

Discover what EShare is and how it powers wireless screen sharing, collaboration, and control between personal devices and CommBox touchscreens.

Applies To
Applies to: V3, V3X, Atom and Commercial Display V4

What is EShare?

EShare is a wireless collaboration app that allows you to share your device screen, files, and controls with a CommBox Interactive touchscreen.
It supports phones, tablets, laptops, and desktops across multiple platforms including Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Chrome OS.

💡 Tip: EShare is built into CommBox Connect, making it easy to use without extra hardware or cables.

What can you do with EShare?

EShare enables a wide range of features for classrooms and meeting rooms:

  • Screen Sharing: Mirror your device screen to the CommBox touchscreen
  • Touchback Control: Control your device directly from the CommBox screen
  • File Sharing: Send documents, images, videos, and more between devices
  • Remote Control: Use your phone or tablet as a wireless mouse or keyboard
  • TV Mirror: View and control the CommBox screen from your personal device
  • Multi-Screen Casting: Cast up to 9 devices at once (depending on network strength)
  • Moderator Mode: Teachers can control who shares and when
  • Display Groups: Broadcast one CommBox screen to multiple others

How does EShare connect devices?

Devices connect to the CommBox screen using the EShare app or native protocols like:

  • AirPlay (Apple devices)
  • Miracast (Windows/Android)
  • Google Cast(Chrome OS/Android)

You can connect by scanning a QR code, selecting the device name, or entering a PIN code. Find out more about how to connect using Eshare & native protocols here!

💡 Tip: You can rename your CommBox screen to make it easier for users to find. Want to know how?

Troubleshooting / What to Do If It Doesn’t Work

  • Make sure both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network
  • Enable AirPlay, Miracast, or Chromecast in CommBox Connect settings
  • Restart the EShare app or CommBox Connect if devices aren’t appearing
  • For help, log a ticket on the CommBox Support Portal