Skip to main content

Welcome to Castit Digital Signage

Castit is a comprehensive cloud-based digital signage solution that enables you to create, manage, and display dynamic content across multiple screens and locations.

What is Castit?​

Castit Digital Signage provides a powerful web-based platform for managing your entire digital signage network. With an intuitive interface and flexible content management, Castit makes it easy to:

  • Create and Manage Screens: Set up virtual screens that control your physical displays
  • Organize Content: Build a library of images, videos, slides, and apps
  • Build Playlists: Create content sequences that play automatically
  • Schedule Content: Display different content at different times automatically
  • Pair Players: Connect physical display devices to your screens
  • Integrate Apps: Add dynamic content from Instagram, LinkedIn, PowerBI, and more

Quick Start​

New to Castit? Follow these steps to get started:

  1. Login or Register - Access the Castit platform
  2. Create a Screen - Set up your first digital signage screen
  3. Upload Content - Add media to your library
  4. Pair a Player - Connect your display device

Main Features​

Screens Management​

Screens are the heart of your digital signage network. Each screen represents a physical display and controls:

  • What content appears
  • When content plays
  • How content is displayed
  • Which players are connected

Learn about Screens →

Content Library​

Your centralized media repository where you can:

  • Upload images and videos
  • Organize content with folders and tags
  • Search and filter your media
  • Manage all your digital assets

Explore the Library →

Playlists​

Create reusable content sequences:

  • Combine multiple content items
  • Set duration for each item
  • Arrange playback order
  • Assign to multiple screens

Create Playlists →

Slide Creator​

Built-in design tool to create custom slides:

  • Design graphics without external tools
  • Add text and images
  • Create professional signage content
  • Save to library for reuse

Use Slide Creator →

Apps Integration​

Connect third-party services and dynamic content:

  • Instagram - Display Instagram feeds
  • LinkedIn - Show LinkedIn updates
  • PowerBI - Embed business intelligence dashboards
  • PrintScreen - Capture and display websites
  • And more integrations available

Explore Apps →

Players Management​

Manage the physical devices that run your displays:

  • Download player software for Windows, Linux, Android, Web/PWA, LG webOS, and Samsung Tizen
  • Support for Raspberry Pi via Web/PWA
  • Pair players to screens
  • Monitor player status
  • Update and maintain players remotely

Manage Players →

CMS Navigation​

The Castit interface is organized into main sections accessible from the left sidebar:

  • Screens - Manage your digital signage displays
  • Playlists - Create and organize content sequences
  • Library - Your media content repository
  • Slide Creator - Design custom slides
  • Apps - Third-party integrations
  • Players - Display device management
  • Settings - System configuration
  • Download - Get player software
  • FAQ - Help and support
  • Leave a feedback - Review and share your thoughts

Castit Workflow​

Typical Setup Process​

  1. Create Screens

    • Define your virtual screens in the CMS
    • Configure screen settings
    • Add tags for organization

  2. Prepare Content

    • Upload media to Library
    • Create custom slides
    • Build playlists
    • Connect apps

  3. Assign Content

    • Add content to screens
    • Set duration and order
    • Configure transitions

  4. Pair Players

    • Download player software
    • Install on display devices
    • Pair with screens using pairing code

  5. Schedule and Manage

    • Set up content schedules
    • Configure availability hours
    • Monitor and adjust as needed

Daily Operations​

  • Update Content - Add new media and refresh playlists
  • Monitor Screens - Check player status and connections
  • Adjust Schedules - Modify content timing as needed
  • Respond to Changes - Quick updates for urgent content

Use Cases​

Castit is Perfect For:​

Corporate Communications

  • Office announcements and news
  • Meeting room schedules
  • Company dashboards
  • Employee information

Retail

  • Product promotions
  • Pricing displays
  • In-store advertising
  • Window displays

Restaurants & Hospitality

  • Digital menu boards
  • Daily specials
  • Event promotions
  • Wait time displays

Education

  • Campus announcements
  • Directory boards
  • Event calendars
  • Emergency notifications

Healthcare

  • Wayfinding and directories
  • Patient information
  • Health tips and education
  • Queue management

Entertainment & Venues

  • Event information
  • Sponsorship displays
  • Real-time updates
  • Interactive content

Key Benefits​

Cloud-Based Platform​

  • Access from anywhere
  • No server installation required
  • Automatic updates
  • Secure and reliable

Easy Content Management​

  • Intuitive drag-and-drop interface
  • Organized library system
  • Quick content updates
  • Preview before publishing

Flexible Scheduling​

  • Time-based content changes
  • Recurring schedules
  • Multiple content layers
  • Automatic execution

Multi-Device Support​

  • Windows, Linux, Android players
  • Web-based/PWA players
  • Raspberry Pi support
  • LG webOS and Samsung Tizen smart displays
  • Mixed device networks
  • Centralized management

Powerful Integrations​

  • Social media feeds
  • Business intelligence
  • Web content
  • Custom apps

Getting Help​

Support Resources​

  • FAQ Section - Click FAQ in the sidebar for common questions
  • Contact Support - Click "Contact us!" in the top bar for help
  • Leave Feedback - Share suggestions and report issues
  • Documentation - This comprehensive guide

Best Practices​

  • Start simple and add complexity gradually
  • Test content before deploying to all screens
  • Organize with tags and folders from the start
  • Document your setup and configurations
  • Monitor player health regularly
  • Keep player software updated

System Requirements​

Browser Requirements​

Access Castit CMS from any modern browser:

  • Chrome (recommended)
  • Firefox
  • Safari
  • Edge

Player Requirements​

Download players for:

  • Windows - Desktop and commercial displays
  • Linux - Various distributions supported
  • Android - Tablets and Android TV boxes
  • Web/PWA - Browser-based lightweight player
  • Raspberry Pi - Via Web/PWA player
  • LG webOS - Available via LG Content Store
  • Samsung Tizen - Coming soon

Network Requirements​

  • Stable internet connection
  • Access to app.castit.nl
  • Adequate bandwidth for content streaming

Next Steps​

Ready to get started? Here's what to do next:

  1. Login to Castit or create your account
  2. Explore the interface and familiarize yourself with the CMS
  3. Create your first screen to start building your digital signage
  4. Upload content to your library
  5. Download and pair a player to see your content live

Documentation Structure​

This documentation is organized into the following sections:

  • Getting Started - Login, registration, and interface basics
  • Screens - Creating and managing screens
  • Library - Content management and organization
  • Playlists - Building content sequences
  • Slide Creator - Designing custom slides
  • Apps - Integrations and dynamic content
  • Players - Player installation and management
  • Scheduling - Time-based content automation
  • Settings - System configuration and users

Use the sidebar navigation to explore each section in detail.

Ready to transform your digital displays? Start with Creating Your First Screen.

For assistance, click "Contact us!" in the top navigation bar anytime.