Configure your Apple TV for wireless presentations with TrialPad, ensuring a reliable and secure setup for court or mediation.
Set up Apple TV to present wirelessly from your iPad using Peer-to-Peer AirPlay.
How to Prepare Apple TV for Trial or Mediation
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Reset Apple TV
• Open Settings > System > Reset.
• Tap Reset and Update, then tap it again to confirm. -
Initial Setup
• When prompted, skip Wi-Fi, Apple ID, and TV Provider setup if using solely for presentation. -
Update Software
• Open Settings > System > Software Updates.
• Tap Update Software, and set Automatically Update to On. -
Adjust General Settings
• Go to Settings > General.
• Tap Screen Saver > Start After > Never.
• Tap Sleep After > Never.
• Ensure Restrictions are set to Off. -
Configure AirPlay Settings
• Go to Settings > AirPlay and HomeKit.
• Set AirPlay to On.
• Tap Allow Access > Everyone.
• Set Require Password to On, then enter a password.
How to Mirror Your iPad to Apple TV
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Connect Apple TV to a TV with an HDMI cable.
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On your iPad, swipe down from the upper-right corner to open Control Center.
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Tap Screen Mirroring, then select your Apple TV.
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Enter your AirPlay password if prompted.
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Tap away to close Control Center.
How to Present with TrialPad
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Open TrialPad—the external screen will remain blank until you're ready.
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Open a Case File and select a document or photo.
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Slide the Output switch to On, then tap Present.
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For multimedia files, tap Play in the Preview window. Audio will play through the connected TV via HDMI.
Peer-to-Peer AirPlay allows your iPad to connect directly to the Apple TV without requiring Wi-Fi or internet access.
For more information, watch Apple TV Settings for Trial on YouTube.