You can connect your mobile device or laptop to the monitors using a HDMI or a VGA cable

Steps for laptops

• Turn on your laptop.
• Plug your cord into the appropriate port on your laptop.
• Plug the opposite end of the cord into the appropriate port on the black panel to the lower right side of the screen.
• Press the On button. Wait for a few second for the monitor to turn on.
• Press the HDMI or VGA button.

Steps for connecting your mobile device

• Check out a HDMI cable and adapter from the front desk with your device's port type if you don't have your own. 
• Connect the adapter and cable
• Plug the adapter into your mobile device
• Plug the opposite end of the HDMI cord into the appropriate port on the black panel to the lower right side of the screen.
• Press the On button. Wait a few seconds for the monitor to turn on.
• Press the HDMI button.

Solstice is a wireless collaboration software designed for meeting and learning environments that allows users to easily share content from their laptop, mobile device, or tablet to the in-room display.

1. Download the app

• Visit mersive.com/download to get the latest version of the app for Mac or Windows.
• For department-managed machines, contact the ITS Help Desk to install the application.
• On mobile devices, download Mersive Solstice from the Apple App Store or Solstice Mirror from the Google Play Store.

2. Connect your device:

• Connect your device to eduroam or UI-Guest.
• Open the Solstice app. If you're using it for the first time, enter the number displayed at the top right corner of the Solstice display.
• When prompted, type in the 4-digit PIN shown on the screen.

3. Share content:

• Use the Share tab to display your desktop, screen, application window, or media.
• Rearrange content on the display using the Layout tab.
• To manage participants, go to the Moderate tab for advanced controls.

1. Connect: your device

• Connect your device to eduroam or UI-Guest.
• Open share.mersive.com in a web browser (Chrome or Firefox works best).
  • This option only works on Mac and PC, not on mobile devices.
  • If a “Not Secure” warning appears, use the browser’s advanced settings to trust the page.
• Enter the IP address at the top right of the Solstice screen. (EX: 128.255.XXX.XXX).
• When prompted, type in the 4-digit PIN shown on the screen.

2. Share content:

• Use the Share tab to display your desktop, screen, application window, or media.
• Rearrange content on the display using the Layout tab.
• To manage participants, go to the Moderate tab for advanced controls.

• Check to make sure the cord is securely plugged into both the monitor and the laptop. If you are using an adapter, make sure the adapter is securely plugged in as well. 
• If screen is blank, check computer display settings.
• If monitor says NO SIGNAL, try a different cord. 
• If control panel makes a clicking sound and the buttons blink after the on button is pushed. Push and hold the ON and OFF buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds until the red light on the control panel turns green."

Check out the pages below for more resources and guides on how to use the app Solstice:

• Solstice Instructor FAQ
• Solstice MacOS Desktop Mirroring
• Contact ITS for assistance
• Group Area D still has Apple TV for wireless casting. Check out the Apple TV instructions for information on how to connect