Digital signage is a segment of electronic signage. Digital displays use technologies such as LCD, LED, OLED, projection and e-paper to display digital images, video, web pages etc. It can be setup through Workmates.
Digital Signage in Workmates is a highly effective way to share timely announcements, company updates, and key messages across your workplace. It helps reinforce communication by displaying curated content on screens in common areas such as lobbies, break rooms, or manufacturing floors, ensuring important information is visible and engaging for everyone throughout the day.
To get started, you’ll need to add a display device that will stream your selected content.
Setting Up a Digital Signage Device
To add a new device:
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Open the Workmates app.
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From the Resources dropdown menu, select Digital Signage.
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Navigate to the Devices tab.
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Click Add Device in the top-right corner.
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On the "Add Device" flyout:
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Follow the instructions to retrieve a device code from your physical display.
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Enter the device code into the Code field.
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Give your device a recognizable Name.
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Click Add to complete the setup.
Here's a video demonstrating the process of adding a device:
Creating a Playlist
Once your device is added, you’ll need to create a playlist to control the content shown on your displays.
To create a playlist:
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Go to the Playlists tab in the Digital Signage section.
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Click New Playlist in the top-right corner.
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Click Add Content, then choose one of the following options:
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Autofeed: Select the post characteristics you’d like to display (e.g., post type, audience, tags), then click Save. A dynamic playlist will be created automatically based on your selected filters.
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Specific Posts: Manually choose posts you'd like to display. Set a display duration for each, then click Save.
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Give your playlist a Title, then click Save & Proceed.
After saving your playlist, you’ll be prompted to select a device for display.
You can choose to:
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Add a New Device: Follow the same steps listed above under Setting Up a Digital Signage Device.
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Select an Existing Device: A list of available devices will appear. Choose one or more devices to link your playlist.
Here's a video that demonstrates the process of creating a playlist and assigning it to a device: