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# Streaming a mobile device to a desktop interview session
When participating in a desktop interview session, you may be asked to share your mobile phone screen to discuss a mobile app, phone behavior, or other mobile-related task; this is sometimes referred to as screencasting, screen mirroring, streaming, tethering, or Airplay (for iOS users only). Tap the device you'll be streaming from below to follow our instructions for sharing your phone screen in a desktop interview session!
### Mirror your iPhone to a computer (Airplay)
1. Connect your iPhone or iPad to the same Wi-Fi network as your Apple TV, AirPlay-compatible smart TV, or Mac.
2. Open Control Center:
* On iPhone X or later: Swipe down from the upper-right corner of the screen.
* On iPhone 8 or earlier or iOS 11 or earlier: Swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen.
3. Tap Screen Mirroring.
4. Select your computer from the list.
5. If an AirPlay passcode appears on your computer, enter the passcode on your iPhone.
6. Begin screensharing in your interview session; be sure to select the option to share your entire screen to ensure your Airplay screencast is captured!
*Disclaimer: Airplay permissions must be set to all users on the same network. (System Settings > General > AirDrop & Handoff > Allow AirPlay for: Anyone on the Same Network)*
### Mirror your Android to a computer (Airdroid)
#### Getting started
1. Download Airdroid from the Google Play Store or Airdroid personal for web
2. Ensure your mobile device and desktop are connected to the same wifi local network
3. Create an Airdroid account and use the same login for your mobile and desktop devices
#### Screen mirroring
1. From the Security & Remote Features on Airdroid, click on the Grant permission button on your Android screen.
2. After entering the Remote Control module from your PC application, click on the Screen Mirroring button to establish a connection.
3. Begin screensharing in your interview session; be sure to select the option to share your entire screen to ensure your screencast is captured!
*Disclaimer: If you have any trouble with Airdroid, refer to their guides* [*here*](https://www.airdroid.com/guide/airdroid-personal/#part5)*.*
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