From Zoom, it is possible to share a screen from any iPad, applying the same to iPhone mobiles. In turn, wireless sharing is achieved for Mac and PC. Just keep in mind that you will need the Screen Mirroring tool to cast zoom screen to iPad, you can also do it via a cable.
What you need to cast iPad zoom screen successfully
Before starting with this section, keep in mind that the procedures are different with Screen Mirroring than with the help of an auxiliary cable. Meeting the requirements is a step forward to enjoy your zoom screen on iPad successfully:
Screen Mirroring Requirements
- Being a Zoom client for Windows under specifications 3.5.27094.0918. If you have a higher version, much better.
- Being a Zoom client for Mac with version 3.5.27094.0918. In case you have a higher than this, it will be more convenient to boot fully with iPad zoom screen.
- Synchronize the computer with the iPad with the same network to facilitate the process.
- Download and install all necessary plugins.
- He claims to have one of the most recent iPads, with iOs among the latest generations. For those interested in mobile phones, it is possible to comply with this premise from the iPhone 4 onwards. The same goes for iPad mini fourth generation and above.
- All relevant network firewalls for better connectivity with AirPlay.
If you don't have this tool, don't worry, because it is available with the help of AirPlay to set up for the first time, closely following these requirements without exception.
Requirements to use the cable
This is the preferred method for many users and you may consider learning what are the guidelines to take into account to achieve it.
- Mac OS 10.10, although higher versions are more responsive or friendly to the process.
- Zoom client for Mac OS 4.0 onwards for greater reliability during use.
- Any iPhone or iPad that uses the operating system 8.0 or higher for the best user experience.
- Lastly and most importantly, the Lightning Adapter Cable
Procedures with Screen Mirroring
Take into account each of the considerations below to make the step by step without errors. With the help of some screenshots you can guide yourself how the interface of the tool is. They are very basic guidelines, as long as you comply to the letter:
- Select the option "Share screen” in the zoom bar, once you have the tool operational and without compatibility errors.
- Choose the device to share the zoom screen, which in this case is your iPad.
- Check the option “share sound” if you want the audio from the iPad to be shared as well.
- The system may ask you to install a plugin, in this case you just have to follow the system instructions.
- With that said, now pay attention in the control center on the iPad and notice that Screen Mirroring is either as a selectable menu or as another app. It is generally located in the lower area, next to the controls to regulate the volume and brightness.
- From the control center, select Duplicate screen.
- Tap on the already installed app.
- Then a menu opens in which appears Zoom + the name of the computer.
- Finally, you will already be part of the meeting.
Step by step for wired connection
If for some reason you have difficulties with Screen Mirroring or simply prefer to do it via cable, then implement this alternative, which for many is easier. Of course, consider that you must have a Mac on hand.
- When you are already inside the zoom platform, click on “Share screen"
- Choose the mobile iPhone or iPad to make the connection.
- Remember that you have an option of “Audio sharing”. If sound is essential for full multimedia iPad zoom screen sharing, it's the pick to make.
- Then click on the option “Share".
- A dialog will appear on the iPad. In that case, click on the “Trust".
- If necessary, enter the access code to continue the process.
Other additional screen sharing features
If you thought that you can only be in meetings with shared audio on zoom, you are wrong, because you can do other functions in parallel without any inconvenience. In the toolbar there are other auxiliary options to improve the presentation.
Draw: With this section you can create different drawings for your shared screen. You have options of geometric shapes such as circles, rectangles or squares to make notes.
Menu for text: It does not matter that the screen is in Zoom mode, because you can incorporate texts as you wish. If you want greater customization, through the iPad you have different colors and sizes to give a significant enhancement to what you do. Bold or italics are vital to highlight keywords.
In case you don't like the effects achieved, you can delete, make or undo the changes at your convenience to perfect the texts on the shared screen. Another measure to avoid the texts is to disable the annotations from zoom within the options in the toolbar.
As an added measure, you can restrict selected participants from interacting with texts in the meeting. This will help you to be the exclusive creditor of this function and avoid intrusive or unrelated texts.
As final lines, there is no doubt that Zoom makes an excellent collaboration with Apple products to share content. Without a doubt, users cannot be more satisfied with the tools offered by Zoom for greater compatibility.
Don't miss the chance to check out this great iPad experience by zoom screen sharing from your tablet. The setup is basic and you just have to go through the requirements for Screen Mirroring or do it via cable. The two alternatives are proven to work effectively, so you can choose the most convenient for you.
Finally, you may be interested in knowing how to connect iPad to TV with HDMI cable.