How does ScreenBeam support screen mirroring for ChromeOS devices?

This article applies to ScreenBeam 1xxx-series products.

ScreenBeam supports native Google Cast mirroring on ChromeOS and certain Android devices. This allows users with Chromebooks or Android devices to wirelessly share their screens to a ScreenBeam-enabled display using the integrated screen mirroring feature. On ChromeOS, users can also choose to share either a browser tab, or a specific app, or the entire screen.

How to connect for Chromebooks

• Make sure the device's Wi-Fi is on and connected to a Wi-Fi network reachable to ScreenBeam.
• Click the status box (at the bottom-right corner of the screen).
• Select Cast.
• Choose the ScreenBeam receiver name from the list matching the name on the display.

Note: PIN code is not supported on ChromeOS at the moment.  

How does it work? 

When ChromeOS screen mirroring is enabled and connected to the network, ScreenBeam receiver announces its availability across the network. ChromeOS devices can detect ScreenBeam and other Chromecast receivers directly from the Cast menu.  

Chromecast screen mirroring traffic is routed through the network, so the ScreenBeam receiver must be connected via Ethernet or Wi-Fi, and user devices should be on the same network or on VLANs configured for Chromecast mirroring.

For added convenience, ScreenBeam 1xxx-series receivers include a Local Wi-Fi (Hotspot) mode. This feature allows guests or visitors whose devices are unable to access the main network to connect directly to the ScreenBeam receiver for seamless screen mirroring.

What video and audio quality can you expect, and is protected content supported?

Chromecast screen mirroring on ScreenBeam supports a maximum resolution of 1080p at 30 frames per second, even though select ScreenBeam receivers support up to 4Kp30 for other protocols. Actual audio and video performance may vary depending on Wi-Fi and network conditions.