Screen sharing in a Wi-Fi-less environment can be set up via the three different setup scenarios and the subsequent instructions described below.
Scenario A (A network configuration set up using two devices):
Device 1: Projector with Google TV OS.
Device 2: Smartphone acting as a Wi-Fi access point (sharing a hotspot with stable 45/5G Internet).
Use Device 2 to cast media content onto Device 1.
Scenario B (A network configuration set up using three devices):
Device 1: Projector with Google TV OS.
Device 2: Smartphone acting as a Wi-Fi access point (sharing a hotspot with stable 45/5G Internet).
Device 3: Smart device (cellphones/ tablets) that you wish to cast media content with.
Use Device 3 to cast media content onto Device 1.
For Android devices:
- Please choose scenario B to run casting since the Google-related casting service is not available for a two-device configuration (Scenario A).
- Make sure Device 1 and Device 3 are connected to the same hotspot shared by Device 2.
- Make sure your projector stays on the Google TV home page.
- Download the Google Home app from the Google Play Store on your Android devices.
- Find the corresponding BenQ Google TV device name (e.g. BenQGV01 for BenQ GV50 Projector) in the Device section of Google Home to begin casting.
For iOS/macOS devices:
- Scenario A and B can be run in a Wi-Fi-less environment, if your Device 2 is not able to provide a stable 45/5G Internet hotspot, only local media can be cast.
- Make sure Device 1 and Device 3 are connected to the same hotspot shared by Device 2.
- Go to Home > APPS > Screen Sharing for iOS or go to Settings > Projector > Advanced > Screen Sharing for iOS.
- Follow the on-screen instructions and cast/mirror your iOS device via Airplay.
