Quick start guide¶
Contents of the QuattroPod Standard¶
The QuattroPod Standard consists of: | |
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1 Standard Receiver | 2 Standard Transmitter |
1 HDMI cable (1 m) | 2 HDMI cable (0.30 m) |
1 Universal power adapter (5V/2A) | USB charging cable (1 m) |
2 DisplayPort cables (0.30 m) | Quick Start Guide |
Connecting the receiver¶
- Connect the receiver to your screen as shown below. Then switch on the receiver:
.
The following landing page appears on your screen:
Screen transmission with transmitter¶
Android¶
Note
The transmitter allows you to easily mirror your screen. However, if you prefer to mirror your content without a transmitter, you can use a streaming protocol. Also, you can use the free QuattroPod app on Android.
You need to enable USB debugging once, then connect the transmitter and press the main button.
!!! info "Enable USB debugging under Android" !
![Enable USB debugging on Android][4]{: align=left }
In this tutorial we will guide you step-by-step through enabling USB debugging.
[Go to YouTube video](https://youtu.be/E_x5sxefh54)
- Open the
Settings
. SelectAbout the phone
.
- Now quickly tap the entry
Build number
seven times in succession. After the seventh time, you will see the menu itemDeveloper options
in the settings as a section.
- In the
Developer Options
activate the menu itemUSB Debugging
and confirm withOK
.
-
Switch the transmitter to
Mobile
mode. -
Connect the USB cable on the bottom of the transmitter to a USB power supply (5V1A) for example to the power supply of your Android device. Then connect your Android device to the USB port of the transmitter.
If the receiver and transmitter are connected correctly, the landing page will appear on the screen and the big button on the transmitter will light up red. If your transmitter is not yet unlocked, check the receiver and pair the transmitter with the receiver again.
- To transmit your screen, simply press the red main button.
- When the following message appears, check the
Do not show again
box and selectSTART NOW
.
iOS¶
!!! tip "Note
The transmitter allows you to simply mirror your screen. However, if you prefer to mirror your content without a transmitter, you can use a [streaming protocol](#a-streamingprotocol).
- Connect the transmitter to a USB port (5V1A) or to the power adapter of your Apple device. Then connect your iOS device to the USB port of the transmitter.
- When the following message appears, select
Trust
and when prompted, enter the device code:
If the receiver and transmitter are connected correctly, the Home screen will appear on the screen and the large button on the transmitter will glow red. If your transmitter is not yet unlocked, check the receiver and pair the transmitter with the receiver again.
- To transmit your screen, simply press the red main button.
Windows / macOS / Linux¶
!!! tip "Note
The transmitter allows you to easily mirror your screen. However, if you prefer to mirror your content without a transmitter, you can use a [streaming protocol](#a-streamingprotocol).
- Connect the transmitter to one of the USB ports on your computer. Then connect the supplied HDMI cable. The screen will be transferred automatically.
!!! info "Connecting the transmitter to notebooks with USB-C".
![USB C Digital AV Multiport Adapter][3]{: align=left }
For MacBooks or notebooks that only have a USB-C port, it is still possible to connect the transmitter using a multiport adapter from [Apple](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B00VUKM322/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_BVRENJDNW5P2AVABV2VD ) or [Satechi](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B01J4BO0X8/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_5CK2Q5Q6W2VZCBJYEEEB?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1).
If the receiver and transmitter are connected correctly, the landing page will appear on the screen and the big button on the transmitter will light up red. If your transmitter is not yet unlocked, check the receiver and pair the transmitter with the receiver again.
- To transmit your screen, simply press the red main button.
Screen transmission without transmitter¶
With QuattroPod you have two options without the transmitter:
-
If you just want to quickly transmit your screen, you can get started right away according to the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) principle by using the built-in screen transmission functionality of your device or streaming protocols. That means in this case you don`t need to download an app at all!
-
The free QuattroPod app provides you with an intuitive interface for screen sharing your Android device.
a) Streaming protocols¶
All major streaming protocols are supported. Comprehensive instructions according to your desired protocol can be found at the following links:
-
AirPlay on iOS and macOS.
-
Google Cast on Google Chrome OS, Windows, Android and Linux.
b) The QuattroPod app on Android.¶
- On your device, search for the SSID that appears on the screen:
Install #### App {#InstallApp}
Search for the app QuattroPod in the Google Play Store and install it from there:
Connect #### App with QuattroPod
If you have connected the QuattroPod correctly, the following landing page appears on the screen:
Now proceed as follows:
-
From your Android device, connect using the SSID displayed at the top left of the screen as shown above. The password is also displayed by default.
-
Now call up the QuattroPod app on your Android device. The first time you open the app, you will need to give one-time permission for the app to be displayed above other apps you are using. Select
OK
.
- Turn on the
Grant Permission
menu item, then press theBack
button on your Android device to return to the app.
- To select the desired QuattroPod, press
Search Device:
.
- Select your QuattroPod.
When the app is properly connected to the receiver, the large button on the transmitter will glow red. To transmit your screen, simply press the red main button.
- When the following message appears, select
START NOW
.
- While transmitting, the transmitter lights up white and the icon rotates in the top left corner.
- If sound transmission is desired, Bluetooth pairing must be accepted.
Your Android device is now displayed on the screen. To stop transferring, simply press the main button again or close the app.