There is a TV in the conference room of the main iThrive Space in Ambler Yards. The TV on the main coworking floor can be used for member events, by permission only.
TV’s are available in the AMCHEM Conference Room, BASF Conference Room and The Training Room. There is a mobile TV in the Conference and Amenities Center that is reservable for the smaller conference rooms or as a second screen. Please ask before your meeting to make sure it is available. There is also a large TV in Amenities Center that can be used for events booked in that room.
Most TV’s will connect wirelessly to your laptop. HDMI cords can be used to screenshare via hardwiring. Adapters may be necessary from HDMI from TV to your laptop. Please check your connections prior to your meeting. See below for individual instructions for the specific room you booked.
Main iThrive Space in Building 4
iThrive Conference Room
Located in the Main Space at Ambler Yard’s iThrive in Building 4
Connect A PC
To Wirelessly Cast from PC –
- On your PC, make sure you are on the “iThrive Member Plus” WiFi network (password: Uncommon++) AND that your Bluetooth is ON.
- Turn on TV and navigate across the top menu to Settings (the Gear icon) – Displays & Settings – Enable Display Mirroring
- On your PC, press the Windows button + k
- Select “iThriveCoworkingMain“.”
Connect a Mac
To Wirelessly Cast from Mac –
- On your Mac, make sure you are on “iThrive Member Plus” WiFi network (password: Uncommon++) AND that your Bluetooth is ON.
- Turn on TV and navigate across the top menu to the “AirShare” app using the TV Remote.
- On your Mac, go to System Preferences – Displays – “Add a Display“ button – Choose the display “iThriveCoworkingMain“.
- You may be prompted to add a pin code from the TV.
- Note: You may have to change the Airplay Screen to “Use as: Mirror for Built-in Retina Display” with the “Display Settings” button
- When you are finished, hit “Disconnect” in Display Settings for the Airplay Screen (vs Build-In Screen).
- Note: If you have connected to this TV previously, you may be able to go straight to System Preferences – Displays – “Add a Display” button and choose the code for this TV.
iThrive Coworking Floor
Located in the Main Space at Ambler Yard’s iThrive in Building 4. Can be used by permission for member events.
Connect A PC
To Wirelessly Cast from PC –
- On your PC, make sure you are on the “iThrive Member Plus” WiFi network (password: Uncommon++) AND that your Bluetooth is ON.
- Turn on TV and navigate across the top menu to Settings (the Gear icon) – Displays & Settings – Enable Display Mirroring
- On your PC, press the Windows button + k
- Select “iThriveCoworkingMain“.”
Connect a Mac
To Wirelessly Cast from Mac –
- On your Mac, make sure you are on “iThrive Member Plus” WiFi network (password: Uncommon++) AND that your Bluetooth is ON.
- Turn on TV and navigate across the top menu to the “AirShare” app using the TV Remote.
- On your Mac, go to System Preferences – Displays – “Add a Display“ button – Choose the display “iThriveCoworkingMain“.
- You may be prompted to add a pin code from the TV.
- Note: You may have to change the Airplay Screen to “Use as: Mirror for Built-in Retina Display” with the “Display Settings” button
- When you are finished, hit “Disconnect” in Display Settings for the Airplay Screen (vs Build-In Screen).
- Note: If you have connected to this TV previously, you may be able to go straight to System Preferences – Displays – “Add a Display” button and choose the code for this TV.
Ambler Yards Conference and Amenties Center in Building 4
AMCHEM Room
Located in the Ambler Yard’s Conference and Amenities Center in Building 18
Connect A PC – Options to Wirelessly Cast or Hardwire to TV in the Room
To Hardwire to PC (BEST AND EASIEST OPTION) –
- Turn on TV.
- On your PC, plug the HDMI cord (near the conference phone) into the correct adapter for your computer or directly into your HDMI port on your PC.
- You may have to press the “OK” button to change the source to HDMI2, if the TV is currently using another source. If you miss the prompt on the TV, just use the source button (top righthand button on the remote) to change the source to HDMI2.
- Troubleshooting: Give it 15 seconds to cycle to the TV. Sometimes the connection can be fussy, so just replug it in, if it doesn’t show up on the TV.
- When you are finished, just unplug the adapter. Please leave any borrowed adapters and HDMI cords in the conference room.
To Wirelessly Cast from PC –
- On your PC, make sure your Wifi is on AND that your Bluetooth is ON.
- Turn on TV and change the Source to “Screen Mirroring” with the “Source” Button on the TV Remote (top righthand button on TV remote)
- On your PC, press the Windows button + k
- Select “[LG] TV AMCHEM Room”
Connect a Mac – Options to Cast or Hardwire to TV in the Room
To Hardwire from Mac (BEST AND EASIEST OPTION) –
- Turn on TV.
- On your Mac, plug the HDMI cord (near the conference phone) into the correct adapter for your computer. Newer Macs will use the HDMI to USB-C adapter directly into your Mac. There should be an adapter in the room.
- You may have to press the “OK” button to change the source to HDMI2, if the TV is currently using another source. This can also be done, if you miss the prompt. Press the Home button on the TV remote and navigate to HDMI2 with the arrow buttons.
- Troubleshooting: Give it 15 seconds to cycle to the TV. Sometimes the connection can be fussy, so just replug it in, if it doesn’t show up on the TV.
- When you are finished, just unplug the adapter. Please leave any borrowed adapters and HDMI cords in the conference room.
BASF Room
Located in the Ambler Yard’s Conference and Amenities Center in Building 18
Connect A PC – Options to Wirelessly Cast or Hardwire to TV in the Room
To Hardwire to PC (BEST AND EASIEST OPTION) –
- Plug HDMI cord (near the conference phone) into the your PC or needed adapter
- Using the TV remote, navigate to Inputs – HDMI1
- Troubleshooting: Give it 15 seconds to cycle to the TV. Sometimes the connection can be fussy, so just replug it in, if it doesn’t show up on the TV.
- When you are finished, just unplug the adapter. Please leave any borrowed adapters and HDMI cords in the conference room.
To Wirelessly Cast from PC –
- On your PC, make sure your Wifi is on AND that your Bluetooth is ON.
- Turn on TV and change the Source to “Screen Mirroring” with the “Source” Button on the TV Remote
- On your PC, press the Windows button + k
- Select “Samsung 55 BASF”
Connect a Mac – Options to Cast or Hardwire to TV in the Room
To Hardwire from Mac (BEST AND EASIEST OPTION) –
- On your Mac, plug the HDMI cord (near the conference phone) into the correct adapter for your computer. Newer Macs will use the HDMI to USB-C adapter directly into your Mac. There should be an adapter in the room.
- Troubleshooting: Give it 15 seconds to cycle to the TV. Sometimes the connection can be fussy, so just replug it in, if it doesn’t show up on the TV.
- When you are finished, just unplug the adapter. Please leave any borrowed adapters and HDMI cords in the conference room.
Community Room
Located in the Ambler Yard’s Conference and Amenities Center in Building 18
Connect with a hardwire –
Connect your computer to HDMI-1 with HDMI Cord. The input is labeled “Computer”. The tv should already be on HDMI-1, but use the TV remote to toggle to the it, if not.
Use an adapter going from the HDMI to your computer, if needed. There is an adapter to USB-C on the end of the HDMI cord. Please leave all cords, adapters and remotes in the room when you leave.
Wireless Cast to PC
- Turn on TV with Roku Remote
- Press the Home button on the remote, if not on the Roku source.
- On your PC, go to settings – type in Cast and find Roku 4K Wirless Cast & Streaming
- Please leave all cords, adapters and remotes in the room when you leave.
Wireless Cast to MAC
Click the screen setting in the upper right hand corner of your Mac. Choose Roku 4k Wireless cast.
Please leave all cords, adapters and remotes in the room when you leave.
The Training Room
Located in the Ambler Yard’s Conference and Amenities Center in Building 18
Connect your computer to HDMI-1 with HDMI Cord. The input is labeled “Computer”. The tv should already be on HDMI-1, but use the TV remote to toggle to the it, if not.
Use an adapter going from the HDMI to your computer, if needed. There is an adapter to USB-C in the room. Please leave all cords and adapters in the room when you leave.