Screen Settings and Info

Configure your screen's display properties, add notes, and manage tags.

Accessing Screen Settings

1. Navigate to Screens in the left sidebar
2. Open your screen
3. Click the Settings & Info tab

Settings & Info Overview

This tab contains two main sections:

• Notes (left side) - Internal notes and documentation
• Settings & Info (right side) - Display configuration options

Screen Orientation

Control how content is displayed on the screen.

Options

Portrait

• Vertical display orientation
• 9:16 aspect ratio (typical)
• Best for:
  • Narrow displays
  • Entrance signage
  • Directory boards
  • Vertical menu boards

Landscape

• Horizontal display orientation -16:9 aspect ratio (typical)
• Best for:
  • Wide displays
  • Standard TVs
  • Conference room displays
  • Most digital signage

Setting Orientation

1. Click PORTRAIT or LANDSCAPE button
2. Selection is highlighted
3. Content adjusts to the selected orientation
4. Save changes

Note: Orientation affects how content is displayed. Ensure your content is designed for the selected orientation.

Media Volume

Control the audio volume for video content and apps that play sound.

Volume Slider

• Range: 0 to 100
• Slider control: Drag to adjust
• Numeric display: Shows current volume percentage
• Speaker icon: Visual indicator

Volume Settings

• 0: Muted (no sound)
• 50: Medium volume
• 100: Maximum volume

Best Practices

• Public spaces: Lower volumes (20-40) to avoid disturbance
• Retail: Moderate volumes (40-60) for background ambiance
• Presentations: Higher volumes (60-80) for clarity
• Quiet zones: Muted or very low (0-20)

Bottom Commands

Control the visibility of on-screen player controls.

Opacity Setting

Set the transparency of bottom commands that appear on the screen player.

• Slider control: Adjust from 0 to 100
• 0: Completely transparent (hidden)
• 100: Fully opaque (visible)

Description

"Set the opacity of the bottom commands on the screen player"

This controls overlays or player controls that may appear on the display, such as:

• Playback controls
• Status indicators
• System notifications

Typical Settings

• 0 (recommended): Hides all controls for clean display
• 50: Semi-transparent controls
• 100: Fully visible controls (useful for troubleshooting)

Second Screen

Configure secondary screen functionality if supported.

Setting

• Dropdown menu: Select second screen configuration
• Default: "Disabled"

Description

"Is second screen application available for this screen"

Use Cases

If your setup supports a second screen:

• Extended displays
• Dual-screen setups
• Companion content
• Multi-monitor configurations

Status

• Disabled: No second screen (default)
• Other options may appear if second screen functionality is available

Tags

Organize and categorize your screen with tags.

Add a Tag to the Screen

1. Look for the "Add a tag to the screen" section
2. View current tags (e.g., "LATEST TAG" might appear)
3. Click the search/input field: "Search for a tag"
4. Type to search existing tags or create new ones
5. Select tag(s) to apply

Managing Tags

• Add multiple tags: Screens can have multiple tags
• Remove tags: Click X on tag to remove it
• Create new tags: Type new tag name and create it
• Search tags: Use search to find existing tags

Tag Organization

Use tags to categorize by:

• Location: "Lobby", "Floor-2", "Building-A"
• Department: "Sales", "HR", "Marketing"
• Function: "Menu-Board", "Directory", "Announcements"
• Region: "EMEA", "APAC", "North-America"
• Status: "Active", "Maintenance", "Seasonal"

Notes

Add internal notes and documentation for the screen.

Notes Field

Located on the left side of the Settings & Info tab:

• Large text area: "Write notes here..."
• Free-form text: Add any relevant information
• Private: Notes are internal only, not displayed on screen
• No formatting: Plain text notes

What to Include in Notes

Document useful information such as:

Technical Details

• Display model and serial number
• Player device specifications
• Network configuration
• Installation date
• Hardware notes

Location Details

• Exact physical location
• Mounting information
• Access instructions
• Contact person for location

Content Information

• Content purpose
• Target audience
• Update schedule
• Content approval process

Maintenance

• Last maintenance date
• Known issues
• Scheduled updates
• Support history

Example Note

Screen: Main Lobby Display
Location: Building A, 1st Floor Reception
Display: Samsung 55" Commercial Display
Player: Windows PC (Dell OptiPlex)
Installation: Jan 15, 2024
Content: Company announcements and welcome messages
Maintained by: IT Department
Notes: Display requires restart on first Monday of each month
Contact: facilities@company.com for physical access

Saving Changes

After configuring settings:

1. Make your desired changes
2. Click "Save changes" button (bottom-right)
3. Changes are applied to the screen
4. Paired players update automatically

Reset Option

• "Reset" button also available
• Reverts unsaved changes
• Returns settings to last saved state

Settings Summary

Quick reference of all settings:

Setting	Purpose	Options
Screen orientation	Display layout	Portrait / Landscape
Media volume	Audio level	0-100 (slider)
Bottom commands	Control opacity	0-100 (slider)
Second screen	Multi-display setup	Dropdown (default: Disabled)
Tags	Organization	Multiple tags
Notes	Documentation	Free text

Best Practices

Configuration Tips

1. Set orientation first: Match your physical display
2. Test volume levels: Check in actual environment
3. Hide bottom commands: Use 0 opacity for clean display
4. Tag consistently: Use standardized tag system
5. Document everything: Keep detailed notes
6. Save regularly: Don't lose your changes

Documentation

• Keep notes up to date
• Document all changes
• Include contact information
• Note any issues or quirks
• Record maintenance schedules

Tags Strategy

• Create a tag taxonomy
• Use consistent naming
• Avoid too many tags per screen
• Review and clean up unused tags
• Share tag system with team

Troubleshooting

Settings Not Saving

• Check for error messages
• Ensure you clicked "Save changes"
• Verify you have permissions
• Try refreshing and re-applying
• Contact support if persists

Volume Not Working

• Ensure media has audio
• Check physical display volume
• Verify player audio settings
• Test with different content
• Check player device audio output

Tags Not Appearing

• Refresh the screen list
• Check tag filters
• Verify tags were saved
• Search for the tag specifically
• Recreate tag if necessary

Next Steps

• Screen Availability - Set operating hours
• Scheduling Content - Time-based content
• Creating Screens - Set up additional screens
• Managing Players - Advanced player settings