PWA digital signage setup.

As the web player is simply a web page, it cannot set itself to launch with the system. However, you can schedule a command to run on system startup. For example, on Windows you can use Task Scheduler. First open the Start menu and type “cmd”, then right-click the Command Prompt result and click “Run as administrator”.

To launch the web player in the Edge browser in kiosk mode:

SCHTASKS /Create /TN "Launch PlaySignage Kiosk" /TR "\"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe\" --kiosk https://player.playsignage.com --edge-kiosk-type=fullscreen" /SC ONLOGON /RL HIGHEST

For the Chrome browser:

SCHTASKS /Create /TN "Launch PlaySignage Kiosk" /TR "\"C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe\" --kiosk https://player.playsignage.com" /SC ONLOGON /RL HIGHEST

To delete the scheduled task:

SCHTASKS /Delete /TN "Launch PlaySignage Kiosk" /F

Playlists can be both landscape and portrait, and in this tutorial you’ll learn how to rotate your digital signage slides by 90 degrees clockwise (portrait mode). You’ll find it useful if you want to rotate your display vertically; see the portrait orientation guide.

The PWA is built to be used in a browser and doesn’t need to be installed or updated. Any updates to the PWA are rolled out automatically.

Using the PWA, you’re relying on the browser and the hardware, and there can be limitations that are related to the operating system and the browser you use.

Limitations for iOS-based devices

• The first time you launch our app, you’ll be asked to grant permission to access the app screen and audio.

Options can be accessed directly by the player or in settings for your player.

• Show top menu bar - Toggle this ON if you want the top bar to appear when moving the mouse or using the remote for your player. Toggle this OFF if you want a kiosk experience where users can’t exit the app by clicking the exit button on the top menu bar. You can still access the menu with the “Ctrl + O” command.
• Optimize for touchscreen - Toggle this ON if you are planning on using our app on a touchscreen. This setting will make small adjustments to how our app works in conjunction with a touchscreen.
• Analytics - Toggle this ON if you need analytic data from this particular player. Read more about Analytics
• Synchronize Time - Toggle ON to synchronize with the player time.
• Display Orientation - This option should only be used if your player operating system does not support changing the orientation, as we recommend the adjustment on an operating system level instead. You have the option of portrait (Clockwise) and portrait (Counter-clockwise).
• Reload player every day at - It is good practice to clear the cache on the player once every 24 hours. Here you can set a convenient time, for example at night when no one is watching your TVs.
• Tags - If you are using tags, they are listed here. You can also find and add a tag.
• Audience Agent URL - Read more about AudienceAware.
• Check for updates - Click to install any pending updates.
• Clear cache - If you need to clear the cache manually, you can do that here. For example, if you are changing your content continually and you experience something not working as expected, clearing the cache should help, as it removes any old data stored on the players’ storage.
• Transfer Screen - Move screens between teams without deleting or relinking them. Learn more about Transfer Screen
• Redownload Asset - Click to remove all files from your storage and then download them again.
• Reload - Reloading your player is similar to clearing the cache. In addition, reloading will close and start the app.
• Screen edges - If you have an LED screen, a video wall or an older TV, you might have to adjust the edges so that they match your TV and the content.
• Remove - If you need to unlink your player or link it to another account, you can use Remove.

I got my screen linked, what next?

We recommend checking out our Getting Started video.

Design your content

My device says it’s offline

If the device is offline, it means the device is not connected to the internet and therefore cannot connect to our digital signage cloud. See our Offline guide.

Can the PWA run 4K content?

Yes. The PWA works just like any other web page and can play back 4K if your content is in 4K.

How do I set up the display in portrait mode?

See our portrait guide.

How do I access OPTIONS if I disabled the top menu bar?

In the app options, you can hide the top menu bar, for example if you are running a touch screen. To access the top menu bar when it is hidden, you can use CTRL + O for options or CTRL + Q to close the app.