CAP

Play Digital Signage integrates with CAP-compliant alert systems used by governments and emergency management agencies. When a valid CAP alert is issued in your region, it is automatically picked up and displayed on your connected screens according to your settings.

• Automatic detection and display of official CAP alerts
• Support for multiple alert types (severe weather, evacuation orders, Amber alerts, civil emergencies, etc.)
• Customizable display settings (duration, position, full-screen takeover, etc.)
• Priority-based alerting — emergency messages can override normal content
• Logging of received alerts for compliance and review

This feature is especially important for schools, universities, hospitals, government buildings, retail locations, and any organization that needs to ensure critical safety information reaches people quickly and reliably.

CAP support works across all Play-supported media players with an active internet connection. You can configure how alerts appear and which types of alerts should be shown in your team or sub-team settings.

What is CAP, and how does it work with Play Digital Signage?

CAP stands for Common Alerting Protocol. It is the international standard used by governments and emergency agencies to send official alerts. Play Digital Signage automatically receives these alerts and can display them on your screens in real time.