AirSync ChromeOS Receiver
AirSync also provides a version of the AirSync Receiver that runs on ChromeOS. The Chrome OS version can also receive screens from AirSync Sender, with compatibility and features that differ from the standard ViewBoard version.
| Version | Runs on | How to get it |
|---|---|---|
| ViewBoard Receiver | Supported ViewBoard models | Pre-installed |
| ChromeOS Receiver | ChromeOS devices | Google Play |
Device requirements
Verify that your ChromeOS device meets the requirements below.
| ViewBoard Receiver |
ChromeOS Receiver |
|
|---|---|---|
| Device | Supported ViewBoard models | A ChromeOS device that can install Android apps from Google Play |
| Operating system | Android 7.0 or later | Android 13 or later app support |
*For more details on these requirements, see the following articles:
. AirSync Network Requirements
Feature comparison
See the table below for a list of features supported by the ChromeOS Receiver.
| Feature | ViewBoard Receiver |
ChromeOS Receiver |
|---|---|---|
| Receive from AirSync Sender | ||
| Connect with display code and one-time password, or QR code | ||
| Appears automatically in device lists on the network | ||
| AirPlay | ||
| Google Cast | ||
| Miracast | ||
| Broadcast to other ViewBoards | ||
| Cast to devices |
[off by default] |
|
| Moderator mode | ||
| Split screen | Up to 9, depending on model | Up to 4 |
| Updates | Automatic, on supported models | Through Google Play |
Using the ChromeOS Receiver
To install and use the Chrome OS receiver, follow the steps below:
On the ChromeOS device:
- Visit the AirSync Receiver page on the Google Play store.
Google Play Store - AirSync
- On the store page, perform the following:
- Click Install to start installation.
- Launch AirSync once complete.
- Note the following items shown on the screen:
- a display code
- a one-time password
- a QR code
On the presenting device:
- Open AirSync on the device that will share its screen:
- Launch the AirSync Sender app, or
- Use a browser and go to the AirSync Sender website.
- Perform one of the following to send your screen:
- Type the display code
- Type the one-time password
- Scan the QR code