# Play Digital Signage > **Play Digital Signage** is a cloud‑based digital signage CMS and content management platform that lets you design, schedule, and publish content to screens anywhere with an internet connection. The software includes a drag‑and‑drop editor, a template library, scheduling and playlist tools, tagging and zoning features, and supports major operating systems such as Android, Windows, Linux, macOS, Raspberry Pi, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Signage Stick, LG webOS, and more. Play Digital Signage offers a free first screen and simple per‑screen pricing, and it integrates with a wide range of plugins for media, streaming, and social feeds. The platform is designed for remote screen management across single or multiple locations. ## Getting Started & Setup - **[Getting Started](https://playsignage.com/getting-started/)** – An introduction to Play Digital Signage that walks you through creating an account, connecting a media player, installing the app, linking it to your account and designing your first playlist. The page also includes links to videos and explains how to publish your finished content. - **[Setup Guides](https://playsignage.com/setup/)** – Download and install the Play Digital Signage app on your preferred device. This hub contains step‑by‑step guides for Android, macOS, Windows, PWA, Chromecast, Amazon Fire, LG webOS, Samsung Tizen, Google TV, Linux, Raspberry Pi and BrightSign. Each guide explains how to install the player app and get your screen online. ## Supported Platforms - Android - Android TV - Amazon Fire TV - Amazon Signage Stick - Samsung Tizen - LG webOS - Windows - macOS - Linux - Raspberry Pi - BrightSign - Browser-based playback (Chrome, Edge, kiosk browsers) ## Features - **[Features overview](https://playsignage.com/features/)** – A catalogue of everything the platform offers. Play Digital Signage is packed full of features designed to make content creation and management efficient and fun. The page groups features into design, scheduling and planning, dynamic content, and interactivity. - **Template library** – A library of professionally designed templates that you can customize or build on from scratch. - **Royalty‑free media** – Integrated Pixabay, Tenor and Unsplash plugins provide free images, videos and animations for your signage. - **Google Drive integration** – Link your Google Drive so assets stored in your Drive appear in your Play library, ready for use. - **File conversion** – Built‑in conversion automatically handles different media formats so your content plays without extra software. - **Custom fonts & music** – Upload your own fonts to maintain brand identity and add background music that automatically pauses during videos. - **Playlist‑in‑playlist** – Reuse a playlist inside other playlists to save time, and create slides per asset for quick playlist creation. - **Scheduling & Tags** – Plan content ahead of time with flexible scheduling that lets you set dates and times for each playlist. Scheduling tags let you set alternative scenarios on one or multiple screens. - **Zones & Slide Stash** – Split screens into zones to run multiple playlists at once. Slide Stash lets you save slides and reuse them later. - **Playlist shuffle & Sync** – Shuffle playlists to keep content fresh and synchronise playback across multiple screens. - **Animations & Touch** – Bring presentations to life with element and slide animations. Add interactive touch zones for kiosks or menus. ## Plugins & Integrations - **[Plugins index](https://playsignage.com/plugins/)** – Discover integrations that enhance your signage. Play Digital Signage continually adds new plugins and invites users to request missing integrations via live chat. Popular categories include images & video, RSS, streaming, web, interactive, social, weather, time, general and news. - **AI Image plugin** – Generate custom images inside the editor; perfect for backgrounds, visuals and illustrations. - **YouTube plugin** – Embed YouTube videos, Shorts and live streams directly into your playlists. - **Ticker plugin** – Add scrolling text messages for announcements and promotions. - **Image, Video & Unsplash plugins** – Add local videos or embed images from Unsplash or Pixabay; these integrations give you professional photos, videos, and illustrations without royalties. - **RSS & Media RSS** – Display text, photos, and videos from RSS feeds and extend the RSS Reader with Media RSS for richer content. - **Touch & Interactive plugins** – Create interactive experiences with clickable zones or embed external websites, Google Calendar, Sheets, Maps, Docs and Slides. ## Ideal For - Retail stores and retail chains - Restaurants and digital menu boards - Corporate offices and internal communications - Schools and universities - Healthcare clinics and waiting rooms - Hotels and hospitality venues - Churches and community venues - Gyms and fitness centers - Transportation hubs and public spaces ## Pricing - **[Pricing](https://playsignage.com/pricing/)** – Simple pay‑for‑what‑you‑use plans with no hidden fees. The first screen is free (no credit card required) when you leave a review within 30 days. Plans scale from **Essential** (templates, scheduling, and core features) to **Pro** (adds slide conditions, tags, shuffle, sync, alerts, API access and team features) and **Ultimate** (includes analytics, audit logs, ad cycle and AudienceAware). Discounts are available for annual subscriptions and non‑profits. ## Support & Resources - **[Support Center](https://playsignage.com/support/)** – Central hub for tutorials, guides, and helpful articles covering every feature and plugin. Use the search bar to find topics quickly; support sections include Getting Started, Setup, Features, Plugins, Basic Elements, Royalty‑Free media, Touch, Social Media, Billing, Security, and more. The page also links to API documentation, release notes, service status, and community forums. - **[API Documentation](https://api.playsignage.com/)** – REST API documentation for automating screen management, playlists, devices, and content workflows. - **Release Notes & Service Status** – Stay up to date with new features and check current uptime via the [release notes](https://playsignage.com/release-notes/) and [status page](https://status.playsignage.com/). - **FAQ & Community** – Frequently asked questions, a community forum and live chat support are available from the FAQ section [https://playsignage.com/faq/] ## Company & Legal - **[About Play Digital Signage](https://playsignage.com/about/)** – Learn about the company behind Play Digital Signage. Founded in Denmark in 2013, Play Digital Signage expanded globally and incorporated in the United States in 2018. Play Digital Signage serves customers globally across retail, hospitality, education, healthcare, and corporate environments. - **[Contact](https://playsignage.com/contact/)** – Get in touch via email, phone or social media; Play Digital Signage values transparency and invites feedback from customers - **[Blog](https://playsignage.com/blog/)** – Articles, case stories and product updates. - **[Privacy Policy](https://playsignage.com/privacy-policies/)** and **[Terms & Conditions](https://playsignage.com/terms-conditions/)** – Legal documents covering data usage, cookies and service terms ## Optional The links above provide a concise map of the most important pages. For additional context, you can explore: - **Case Stories** – Real‑world examples of how customers use Play Digital Signage (https://playsignage.com/case-stories/). - **Media Player Guide** – Advice on choosing the right media player for your screens (https://playsignage.com/find-a-player/). - **Community** – Join discussions and share feedback at [https://community.playsignage.com]