Apple TV Replacement Project

Information Services and Technology (IST) will replace the Apple TV devices available for content presentation in classrooms and meeting rooms on Bannatyne and Fort Garry campuses with ShareLink Pro devices from May to July 2024. 

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Benefits

ShareLink Pro provides a more user-friendly, intuitive experience and works with a broader range of devices and platforms (macOS, Windows, iOS and Android). 

Project schedule

The project team will start replacing Apple TV devices on the Bannatyne campus this month (May) and plans to replace the devices on the Fort Garry campus in June-July. 

Apple TV replacement schedule

Rooms Replacement date

Bannatyne campus
BMSB: 202, 203, 206, 207, 208, 210, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 221
Chown: 207, A105, A106
Med Services: S112B
Pathology: 301-A, 301-B, 303-A, 303-B, 306,  314-A, 314-B

May 27-31

Fort Garry Campus
Allen: 250 
Admin: 100
Armes:  111, 115, 200, 201, 204, 205, 208
Drake: 103, 104, 106, 108, 115, 122, 136, 138, 140, 530, 537, 539, 541
Education: 222, 290, 326, 342
EITC-E2: 351 
Fletcher Argue: 100, 200 
Helen Glass: 260, 326, 348, 360, 370 
Isbister: 136, 235 
St. John's: 118, 201 
St. Paul's: 225, 229 
Tier: 214, 301, 303, 308, 313 

 

June 10-28

The schedule outlined above may change. Please visit this page often for project and schedule updates.

FAQs Frequently asked questions

Can I download the app from Google Play or (iPhone equivalent) to my smart phone?

Yes. Search the Google Play or Apple App Store for "ShareLink Pro," created by Extron Electronics. 

Will “how to” instructions be available?

Yes.  Instructions will be available in both online and hardcopy formats.

Are all rooms with displays being upgraded to use ShareLink?

No, only those that appear above. ShareLink devices will be installed in new or redeveloped rooms requiring wireless presentation capability.

Do I have to use ShareLink in order to use a room’s display?

No. The wired connections (e.g., HDMI cable) will still be available.

Do you have a question or concern about the project that should be included? Contact project manager Iain Cruickshank.

Technical support

Please contact the IST Service Desk for technical support. 

Self-help

You must install the ShareLink Pro client software on your device to connect to the display in the classroom or meeting room you are using. Visit Connecting to and using ShareLink Pro  for detailed instructions on how to install, connect to and use ShareLink Pro.  

Contact us

Call or chat
Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Call 204-474-8600 or Chat now
To report a critical system outage after hours or on weekends and holidays, call 204-474-8600 and press 2.

IST Service Desk walk-in service
123 Fletcher Argue
University of Manitoba, Fort Garry
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Join the queue: Fort Garry WaitWell 

230 Neil John Maclean Library
University of Manitoba, Bannatyne
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Join the queue: Bannatyne WaitWell