Receive Screen

The Receive screen feature allows others to receive a live video stream of an active myViewBoard session. Note that you need to install the myViewBoard Extension for Chrome to receive a cast.

Prerequisites

Before using the Receive screen feature, verify that the following requirements have been met:

• The myViewBoard Extension for Chrome is already installed
• Users must be signed into http://myViewBoard.com to receive a screen
• Users running myViewBoard for Windows program must also be signed in to receive the stream

For more information on configuring the myViewBoard session to receive the screen, see Wireless Presentation.

Using Receiving Screen

To cast the myViewBoard for Windows/Android screen to another device:

1. Go to myviewboard.com.
   1. Click the 'Receive a viewboard on your screen' icon.
      Note that you need to install the myViewBoard Extension for Chrome to perform casting.
   2. On the window that appears, provide the myViewBoard Name of the session that sends the cast.
   3. Another window appears with the following message.
      Waiting for streaming
      
      
2. On the myViewBoard for Windows/Android program, verify that the cast icon is already green.
   1. Click the Cast icon on the main toolbar.
   2. On the Present out tab, click the entry you want to cast to.
   3. The myViewBoard screen starts streaming on the other device.
      
      
3. To stop the cast:
   1. Click the Cast icon on the main toolbar.
   2. On the Present out tab, click the entry you want to stop.
   3. The cast ends immediately.

Notes

• Users must be signed into http://myViewBoard.com to receive a screen.
• While someone is sharing, their screen is displayed live, with some delay depending on the network speed.