How to Use the TDS Video App - Lecture Notes

Overview

• App Name: TDS Video
• Platform: Test Flight
• Functionality: Allows watching videos on your screen through screen mirroring.
• Complexity: Simple yet complex; some users struggle to operate.

Getting Started

• Installation: Access via an app store (Test Flight mentioned).
• Opening the App: Follow steps as guided in the video.
• Help Section: Available for step-by-step guidance.

Key Feature: Screen Mirroring

• Purpose: Display phone content on a larger screen.
• Instructions:
  • Open the car video app.
  • Swipe down on your phone.
  • Find the app in screen recording section.
  • Click "Start Broadcasting".
  • Restart the app if there are issues or lag.
• Settings:
  • Orientation options (up, down, left, right, mirrored).
  • Aspect settings like scale to fit, fill, redraw, etc.
• Limitations:
  • Apple Music is blocked during screen recording.
  • Some protected content may not work.
  • Ongoing work to address these issues.

Web Browser Functionality

• Access:
  • Open through the app for web browsing (e.g., Google, YouTube).
  • Interact via "Send to car" option for web pages.
• Control Buttons:
  • Include resize, zoom, move, reload options.
  • Control sheet allows for mouse interactions (currently buggy).
  • Save location settings.

Additional Features

• Stream Video File:
  • Pick a file from the Files app to stream on screen mirroring.
  • Control center widget appears when playing.
• Shortcut for URLs:
  • Send URL directly to the screen.
  • Issues noted with app crashing, ongoing fixes.
  • Alternative via share sheet on YouTube videos (also experiencing issues).

Conclusion

• App Issues: Several bugs and issues present, fixes are in progress.
• Recommendation: Despite issues, recommended for download.
• Thanks: Appreciation for users' patience and usage.