FAQ

Q: Do I have to enter the Access Code every time?

A: No, your device will remember the device for 30 days. After the 30 days you will have to reenter the access code.

Q: Will students be able to cast?

A: No, not initially but we are looking at enabling it in the future with a 1 hour access window after they've casted once only to the devices code that they used.

Q: Can multiple students cast at once?

A: No, the cast receiver can only listen to a single caster at a time. When displaying a casting access code the first person to successfully submit the code will be selected as the caster. To enable a new person to cast the cast moderator will need to display a new casting code as each code is single use only.

Q: Can you cast from any device?

A: You can cast from any Chrome OS device (aka "Chromebook") or from any Chrome Browser. The Chrome Browser is available for Windows, Linux and Mac OS, including iPads.

Q: When casting from a non-Chromebook (like Windows or Mac) can you share the entire desktop or just the Chrome browser?

A: Yes please see the "Casting" tab for "Cast Entire Screen"

Q: Can I use a personal device to cast?

A: Yes please ensure you're connected to the School Site Wifi and that you're using the Chrome Browser.

Q: Can you still use the Chromecast to watch Netflix or YouTube as seen on the device homepage?

A: Only by casting from a device to the Chromecast

Q: Are there settings to allow/disallow student presenters?

A: Currently students cannot present. In the future students may present when the access code is shown. Their ability to re cast will only last for 1 hour.

Q: Can you use cast moderator with a TV / Projector / Interactive smart panel?

A: Cast moderator runs on Chromecasts which can attach to any display that has an HDMI port.