New to OptiSigns or need a refresher? Here's your one-stop guide to get your screens ready to go!
In this article:
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| If you're new to OptiSigns, you'll be using one of two interfaces: the 1.0 interface, or the Updated interface. For your convenience, we've provided screenshots of each. |
Set Up Your Hardware
| We recommend watching our short how-to video so you get to know the basics. |
Pick one of the 3 ways below to get OptiSigns running on your TV:
- The easiest way to get started is to get your favorite brand of TV and get our OptiSigns OptiStick to run OptiSigns on it. Follow this guide to learn how to set up your OptiSigns Player
- Already have a TV or Signage Player? Go to our Downloads page to see if our app can be installed on it.
- Not ready for hardware purchase yet? Just download the Windows Player app or MacOS Player app and use your laptop as test screen.
Once OptiSigns App is installed, launch it.
The app will ask if you want to automatically start when the device starts up.
Then, you will see this pairing screen:
Go to the OptiSigns portal: https://app.optisigns.com/
Once logged in, click Add Screen (1.0) or New Screen (2.0).
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A pop-up screen will appear, type in the Pair Code showing up on your screen. Click Pair.
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Your screen should now say Paired, instead of showing the code.
Upload Your Content
Go to Files/Assets (Assets in OptiSigns 2.0) page → Upload Files.
Then drop, import, or browse for files to upload to your account.
| OptiSigns 1.0 | Updated |
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| We support Images, Videos, PowerPoint, etc. Click here for more detailed information on the files we support. |
You can also learn more ways to customize your screens with these guides:
- How to Create and Use Playlists: If you'd like to have a series of rotating content on your screen
- How to Create Split Screen Layout: If you want to split your screen into zones to show different content.
Push Content to Your Screen
Go back to the Screens page, and click Edit on your preferred screen. You can also click the screen's name on the new UI.
| OptiSigns 1.0 | Updated |
For Type, select your desired content: asset, playlist or schedule. For this example, we chose an Asset.
Then, select your desired content from the drop down menu.
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Finally, click Save. Your screen should refresh and display the content you've assigned it. It's that easy!
Helpful Information
Now that your screens are set up and ready to go, here are some additional guides and information to take your screens to the next level:
- Explore thousands of templates: birthdays, holidays, anniversaries, announcements, etc.
- Build your own Weather app.
- Make a Split Screen app.
- Automate your screen with Schedules or use the Live & Expire feature.
- Invite a team member to help you manage your screens.