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How to project content to the screen in meetings

7.7.2021

Translation: Eva Francis

There are several ways to share content in meetings. Which solution is best depends on the infrastructure and budget. Here are the most common options chosen by our business customers.

From HDMI cable to wireless

The easiest and most cost-effective method of bringing content to the screen in a meeting room is the good old HDMI cable. If you're using equipment without an HDMI connection, you'll need an HDMI adapter on top. Don't want cables? If so, Miracast, AirPlay and other technologies are the way to go. The currently most universal method for wireless transmission of the picture and sound is called Miracast. The reason for this is the Wi-Fi Alliance, a global consortium of companies that has defined Miracast as the standard protocol. Today, the majority of laptops, tablets, smartphones and TVs are equipped with Miracast. This means these devices can mirror content to each other without the need for additional hardware and software. If the screen in your meeting room isn't equipped with Miracast, you can use a wireless adapter based on the Miracast protocol. It can be easily hidden behind the screen and makes it Miracast-capable. The solution via wireless adapter is also often faster than activating the often hidden native Miracast function of your screen. Since Miracast creates a closed Wi-Fi connection between the devices and also works offline, anyone outside the company can share content without any problem.

Shiverpeaks HDMI (Typ A) — HDMI (Typ A) (3 m, HDMI, 2.0)

Video cables

CHF5.60

Shiverpeaks HDMI (Typ A) — HDMI (Typ A)

3 m, HDMI, 2.0

Apple Multiport (USB Type C, USB-A, USB Type C, HDMI)

Mobile device adapters

CHF63.90

Apple Multiport

USB Type C, USB-A, USB Type C, HDMI

Microsoft Wireless Display v2 (7 m, HDCP 2.2)

Wireless media transmitters

−15%

Used

CHF101.– currently CHF119.– new

Microsoft Wireless Display v2

7 m, HDCP 2.2

Video cables

CHF5.60

Shiverpeaks HDMI (Typ A) — HDMI (Typ A)

3 m, HDMI, 2.0

Mobile device adapters

CHF63.90

Apple Multiport

USB Type C, USB-A, USB Type C, HDMI

−15%

Wireless media transmitters

CHF101.– currently CHF119.– new

Microsoft Wireless Display v2

7 m, HDCP 2.2

Wireless transmitter

Apple devices aren't compatible with Miracast. Apple has decided not to use the protocol recommended by the Wi-Fi Alliance. Instead, Apple relies on its own AirPlay standard. In a business environment with both Windows-based and iOS- or MacOS-based end devices, it makes sense to use a wireless transmitter presentation system. Unlike Miracast technology, these presentation systems require an internet connection and additional software on the end devices. These requirements have an advantage that is highly relevant for some of our business customers: shared content is protected better and can't usually be tapped by unauthorised people. In addition, the camera and speakers can be wired to the presentation system in a way that eliminates the need to connect these devices separately before each meeting. As a result, you save time and hassle. Here are our B2B bestsellers from the range of wireless transmitters:

Barco Clickshare CX-30 Gen 2 + 2x USB-C Button (30 m, HDMI 1.4b)

Wireless media transmitters

CHF2110.–

Barco Clickshare CX-30 Gen 2 + 2x USB-C Button

30 m, HDMI 1.4b

BenQ InstaShow WDC10C (USB-C Buttons) (8 m, HDMI 1.4b, HDMI 1.4a)

Wireless media transmitters

CHF1022.60

BenQ InstaShow WDC10C (USB-C Buttons)

8 m, HDMI 1.4b, HDMI 1.4a

Wireless media transmitters

mersive Solstice Pod Gen3 SGE (2 years)

HDMI 1.4b, HDMI 2.0

Wireless media transmitters

CHF2110.–

Barco Clickshare CX-30 Gen 2 + 2x USB-C Button

30 m, HDMI 1.4b

Wireless media transmitters

CHF1022.60

BenQ InstaShow WDC10C (USB-C Buttons)

8 m, HDMI 1.4b, HDMI 1.4a

Wireless media transmitters

mersive Solstice Pod Gen3 SGE (2 years)

HDMI 1.4b, HDMI 2.0

BYOD versus mini PC

All options we've discussed so far are based on the BYOD approach. BYOD is the abbreviation for «Bring Your Own Device», i.e. taking your own laptop, tablet or smartphone to a meeting. Although mobile devices are becoming more and more popular, desktop PCs and workstations still have their place in our everyday work environments. For performance reasons, our engineers at Digitec Galaxus AG work with devices that aren't designed for mobile use. As they also have meetings from time to time, we've installed a mini PC in every meeting room. Mini PCs, which are usually hidden behind the monitor and are started and controlled via Bluetooth keyboard and mouse, our company network can be accessed easily and quickly. Here are three mini PCs that are particularly popular with our business customers as well as an interesting article on the use of mini PCs when working from home.

HP Pro Mini 400 G9 (512 GB, 16 GB, Intel Core i5-12500T)

Returned & Tested

CHF1342.29

HP Pro Mini 400 G9

512 GB, 16 GB, Intel Core i5-12500T

Barebones

ASUS NUC 12 Pro Kit – NUC12WSHi3

Intel Core i3-1220P

Minix Neo G41V-4 Max

128 GB, 128 GB, Intel Celeron N4100, UHD Graphics 600

Returned & Tested

CHF1342.29

HP Pro Mini 400 G9

512 GB, 16 GB, Intel Core i5-12500T

Barebones

ASUS NUC 12 Pro Kit – NUC12WSHi3

Intel Core i3-1220P

Minix Neo G41V-4 Max

128 GB, 128 GB, Intel Celeron N4100, UHD Graphics 600

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