Extron ShareLink Pro

Overview

Extron ShareLink Pro sends images, video, and device screens from phones, tablets, and computers to a room display through an Extron ShareLink Pro presentation system. It suits organizations with that system in their meeting rooms, especially those choosing between open participation and moderator-managed presenting. The app is free, but the required room system makes it a poor fit for anyone seeking standalone screen sharing.

Key features

Participants can share images, video, or their device screens, and the system can show up to four content sources at once. That supports side-by-side comparison and keeps several contributors visible; meetings that need more than four simultaneous sources will need another approach.

Collaboration mode lets any user present, while Moderator mode gives a designated person control over who shares. The first suits informal, open discussion; the second is more appropriate when a meeting needs controlled turn-taking. A Welcome Screen Display ID Code helps route content to the intended display, and Extron says content sent between devices and the system is encrypted.

The Android app connects over the existing Wi-Fi network. The system supports Apple and Android mobile devices and computers running macOS or Windows. For organizations operating multiple units, Extron GVE centralizes setup, configuration, and firmware updates, which is useful for managing installations consistently. ConferenceShare addresses a related meeting-room need: it shares video and audio from in-room USB devices with Windows or macOS laptops running Teams, Zoom, or other UC meetings.

Pricing

The ShareLink Pro app plan costs nothing for iPhone and iPad, and requires an Extron ShareLink Pro presentation system. It is a sensible no-cost companion for rooms that already have the required hardware, but the app price does not remove that system dependency. Extron says product pricing information is available to Extron Insider customers; system pricing is custom pricing.

Platforms

The app is offered for Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows. Mobile devices and computers can connect to the ShareLink Pro system, with the Android app using the existing Wi-Fi network. The system's compatibility with Apple and Android mobile devices and Windows and macOS computers broadens the range of participants a room can accommodate.

Who it's for

ShareLink Pro is best for meeting rooms already equipped with an Extron ShareLink Pro presentation system, from informal groups that want open sharing to organizations that need moderator control and centralized management across multiple units. It is not the right choice for someone looking for a self-contained sharing app without Extron room hardware.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Open collaboration and moderator-controlled sharing accommodate different meeting styles.
• Pros: Up to four simultaneous content sources support side-by-side viewing.
• Pros: Extron GVE centralizes setup, configuration, and firmware updates across multiple units.
• Cons: The app requires an Extron ShareLink Pro presentation system, limiting its usefulness outside equipped rooms.
• Cons: Four simultaneous sources may be insufficient for meetings that need to show more content at once.

Alternatives

Screen Sharing Software is a useful starting point for comparing options across the category. Consider CrankWheel if its free plan's 15 monthly meetings and three-viewer cap suit your needs; Screenleap offers a free plan capped at 40 minutes per day and up to eight viewers. For free screen mirroring with a stated one-connection limit, LetsView is another option. Optoma Display Share is another free alternative.

ApowerMirror may suit someone considering a paid personal license: its Personal Monthly plan is $19.95 a month, with auto-renewal and cancellation anytime. ScreenBeam is another option; its Administrative Tools Bundle is priced on request and requires ScreenBeam CMS Enterprise. ViewSonic AirSync is a paid alternative, while AirDroid Cast offers a freemium option.

Verdict

Choose ShareLink Pro when your room already has the Extron system and you want free mobile sharing with a choice of open or moderator-controlled participation. Its strongest case is the combination of multi-source display and management options for equipped rooms. Look elsewhere if you need screen sharing without Extron hardware, or if your meetings regularly require more than four sources at once.