Crestron AirMedia vs Extron ShareLink Pro
Crestron AirMedia
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Extron ShareLink Pro
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| Figure | Crestron AirMedia | Extron ShareLink Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 0 | 1 |
| Spec score · Screen Sharing Software | 7.9 (#14) | 8.1 (#12) |
| Founded | 1972 | 1983 |
| Headquarters | Rockleigh, New Jersey, USA | Anaheim, California, United States |
| Pricing availability | The AM-TX3-100 product page provides a Find a Dealer link but does not state a price. | Extron says product pricing information is available to Extron Insider customers. |
| Purpose | AirMedia enables wireless presentation and collaboration in conference rooms, huddle rooms, lounges, and other spaces. | The app wirelessly shares content from a smartphone or tablet to a room display through an Extron ShareLink Pro presentation system. |
| Security | The product page lists 802.1x network access control, Active Directory authentication, and AES content encryption; it also states that TLS 1.3 is not supported. | Extron states that content sent between users’ devices and ShareLink Pro is encrypted. |
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Crestron AirMedia
Crestron AirMedia has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Extron ShareLink Pro
Extron ShareLink Pro is an app for sharing images, video, and device screens wirelessly to a room display through an Extron ShareLink Pro presentation system. The system can show up to four pieces of content at once. Collaboration mode allows any user to share, while Moderator mode gives a designated moderator control over who presents. The app supports Apple and Android smartphones and tablets; the system also works with macOS and Windows computers. Android devices connect through the existing Wi-Fi network. Extron says content sent between devices and the system is encrypted, and a Welcome Screen Display ID Code helps direct content to the intended display. Extron GVE can centrally manage setup, configuration, and firmware updates across multiple units. The app is free, but requires an Extron ShareLink Pro presentation system. It is listed for iOS, Android, macOS, web, and Windows. Extron lists 24-hour technical support at its Anaheim worldwide headquarters and says product pricing information is available to Extron Insider customers.