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Adding Content to Screens

Learn how to add and manage content on your digital signage screens.

Screen Contents Tab​

The Screen contents tab is where you build what appears on your screen. This is the main workspace for assembling your digital signage content.

Content Area Overview​

The screen contents interface has two main sections:

Left: Content Canvas​

  • Drag and drop area for content items
  • Shows all content currently assigned to the screen
  • Displays Total duration at the top
  • Content items show as cards with:
    • Thumbnail preview
    • Content name
    • Content type badge (PLAYLIST, IMAGE, CLOCK, SLIDE, etc.)
    • Duration in seconds
    • Drag handle for reordering

Right: Content Sidebar​

Four tabs to access different content types:

  • PLAYLIST - Add existing playlists
  • LIBRARY - Add media from your library
  • APPS - Add connected applications
  • SLIDES - Add custom slides

Adding Content​

Method 1: Drag and Drop​

  1. Browse content in the right sidebar
  2. Click and drag an item
  3. Drop it into the content canvas on the left
  4. Content appears in the sequence

Method 2: Click to Add​

  1. Find content in the right sidebar
  2. Click the + (plus) button next to the item
  3. Content is automatically added to the canvas

Adding from Playlists​

  1. Click the PLAYLIST tab in the right sidebar
  2. Browse available playlists
  3. See "Default Playlist" and other created playlists
  4. Click + or drag playlist to canvas
  5. Playlist duration is shown automatically

Adding from Library​

  1. Click the LIBRARY tab in the right sidebar
  2. Browse your media library:
    • Images
    • Videos
    • Other media files
  3. View thumbnails and file names
  4. Use search to find specific content
  5. Click + or drag items to add them

Tip: You can go directly to the Library section using the link: "You can go to the Playlist to add more items"

Adding Apps​

  1. Click the APPS tab in the right sidebar
  2. Browse available app integrations:
    • Facebook
    • LinkedIn
    • PowerBI
    • And more
  3. Click + or drag app widget to canvas
  4. App will display dynamic content on the screen

Adding Slides​

  1. Click the SLIDES tab in the right sidebar
  2. Browse slides created in Slide Creator
  3. Click + or drag slides to canvas
  4. Slides appear with custom graphics and text

Arranging Content​

Reordering Items​

To change the playback order:

  1. Click and hold a content item
  2. Drag it to the desired position
  3. Drop it in place
  4. Other items automatically adjust

Content plays in order from left to right, top to bottom (in grid view).

Adjusting Duration​

For each content item, you can set how long it displays:

  1. Locate the Duration field on the content card
  2. Enter the number of seconds
  3. Duration updates automatically

Duration Guidelines:

  • Images/Slides: 10-15 seconds typically
  • Videos: Full video length (auto-detected)
  • Playlists: Sum of all items in playlist
  • Apps: Set refresh/display duration as needed

Viewing Total Duration​

The Total duration appears at the top of the content canvas showing:

  • Format: HH:MM:SS
  • Example: 00:02:44 (2 minutes, 44 seconds)
  • Represents complete playback cycle time

Content Types Explained​

Playlists​

  • Pre-configured sequences of content
  • Managed in the Playlists section
  • Contain multiple items that play in order
  • Show combined duration
  • Badge: PLAYLIST

Library Media​

Images​

  • JPEG, PNG, GIF files
  • Custom display duration
  • Badge: IMAGE

Videos​

  • MP4, AVI, MOV files
  • Duration is video length
  • Badge: VIDEO (if shown)

Apps​

Dynamic content from third-party integrations:

ClockControlObject​

  • Real-time clock display
  • Customizable appearance
  • Badge: CLOCK

Social Media Apps​

  • Instagram feeds
  • LinkedIn updates
  • Live social content

Business Intelligence​

  • PowerBI dashboards
  • Real-time data displays

Web Content​

  • PrintScreen - Website screenshots
  • Custom web pages

Slides​

  • Custom-created graphics
  • Made in Slide Creator tool
  • Text, images, and designs
  • Badge: SLIDE

Content Management​

Removing Content​

To remove an item from the screen:

  1. Hover over the content item
  2. Click the delete/remove icon (typically X or trash icon)
  3. Content is removed from the screen (not deleted from library)

Clearing All Content​

To start fresh:

  1. Remove items individually, or
  2. The empty state shows: "Drag or add content from the right sidebar"

Saving Changes​

Changes to screen content are typically:

  • Auto-saved as you work, or
  • Require clicking a Save button (check for save button in interface)

Empty Content State​

When a screen has no content, you'll see:

Drag or add content from
the right sidebar.

You can arrange the items
by dragging and dropping.

This indicates:

  • Screen is ready for content
  • Use right sidebar to add items
  • Drag and drop to organize

View Modes​

Toggle between view modes using icons in the top-right:

Grid View​

  • Thumbnail cards
  • Visual layout
  • Easy to scan
  • Best for visual content

List View​

  • Detailed information
  • Compact display
  • Shows metadata
  • Best for many items

Preview Content​

Before deploying to physical displays:

  1. Click the Preview button (eye icon, top-right)
  2. See how content will appear
  3. Check timing and transitions
  4. Verify content displays correctly

Best Practices​

Content Organization​

  1. Start with Key Content: Add most important items first
  2. Logical Flow: Arrange content in a sensible order
  3. Varied Duration: Mix quick and longer content
  4. Content Balance: Don't overload one screen
  5. Test Thoroughly: Preview before deploying

Duration Settings​

  • Static images: 10-15 seconds each
  • Text slides: 15-20 seconds (reading time)
  • Videos: Full length (don't cut short)
  • Apps/Widgets: 10-30 seconds depending on content
  • Total loop: 2-5 minutes is typical for most screens

Content Mix​

Create engaging displays by mixing:

  • Images and videos
  • Static and dynamic content
  • Internal and external content (apps)
  • Text and visuals

Performance Considerations​

  • File sizes: Optimize images and videos
  • Number of items: Don't add too many (affects performance)
  • App refresh rates: Set reasonable intervals
  • Total duration: Keep loops manageable

Troubleshooting​

Content Not Appearing​

  • Verify content was added successfully
  • Check if content duration is set
  • Ensure screen is paired with a player
  • Preview to verify content displays

Can't Drag Content​

  • Check browser compatibility
  • Ensure you're logged in
  • Try refreshing the page
  • Try click to add instead

Duration Not Saving​

  • Enter valid number (seconds)
  • Check for error messages
  • Save changes if manual save required
  • Contact support if issue persists

Next Steps​

After adding content to your screen: