The Reflector App and Seamless Mirroring
Ever since I purchased my first
iPad, I’ve been looking for a program that would allow me to use my iPad to
present and teach – without being ‘wired’ to the podium. For those of you that know me or have
attended one of my training sessions, know I can’t sit still for long! Fortunately, I found a great program that
allows me to be truly mobile while presenting.
The Reflector App is a very handy program that can be installed on a PC
or Mac and that allows Airplay mirroring between your iPad and/or iPhone and
your computer. Reflector (previously
called Reflections) is available for online download to your computer for
$14.99.
As stated
above, the Reflector program bread-and-butter is its mirroring feature. With
the touch of a button, you can live stream and even record the actions of your
iOS device’s screen to your computer screen.
No longer do you need a cable
adapter or hook up an AppleTV to display your iPad or iPhone on another
screen. Reflector will let you transmit
wirelessly – all you need is to set up your computer and iPad or iPhone on the
same WIFI network and turn on Airplay mirroring on your mobile device. The mirroring is typically very smooth and
lag-free if you are on a good WIFI connection.
Reflector’s recording feature captures audio from your device (however, if
you want to add your voice narration you will have to manually add it in with a
program like iMovie), and is also rotation sensitive, shifting the screen
whenever you tilt your device. Reflector
also possesses “skins” that mimic the device you choose to mirror, such as the
iPad frame – even letting you choose a black or white frame. Mirroring from an iPhone to a Mac or PC? The
graphic that appears will be of an iPhone on your screen, with the same screen ratio
of your little device.
While all
of this may sound interesting, how can it help you, a commercial real estate
agent, in your business? Simple: Reflector
is a star when it comes to demos and property presentations. Use your favorite Apps to easily show your
clients items such as demographics, maps, property information and even financial
analysis with our “TheAnalystTM”
App! Training and team meetings are also
easier than ever with Reflector, or simply show off a great app a to friend. And, over the last few years, I’ve noticed
more and more conference rooms are equipped with flat screen TV’s or
projectors. Simply connect your computer
to the TV or projector, set your computer and iPad up on the WIFI connection,
and now you can present wirelessly with your iPad! Makes a great impression to that big client.
Demo Reflector and “see” for yourself! https://www.reflectorapp.com/
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