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Add Device

Adding a device allows it to appear instantly in the devices modal.

  • You can configure the device through various settings and options in the Add Device modal.
  • Navigate yourself to Devices menu
  • Click on the sign next to the Devices header
  • Select the Add device option.

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Add device​

Basic Settings​

Basic settings allow you to configure the essential parameters of the device.

Temporary ID / Serial​

To register a device, you can choose one of the following methods:

  • Register with Temporary ID by entering the 4-digit code from the device's screen.

  • Register with Serial by entering the 8+ digit serial number of the device.

    NOTE: Registration via serial number is not supported for Android devices.

License​

Select the license to assign to the device.

  • If you want to register a device without license, select the Unlicensed license type

Other​

  • Name your device
  • Assign content to the device at the time of registration.
  • Assign teams to manage and view the device.
    • This option is available only if at least one team exists. Learn more: Pre-registration

Optional settings​

Device Policies​

Device Policies require predefined rules, which you can create in the Device Policies menu.

  • Only supported by applications with version 4.0 or higher (except the Desktop Broadcast App).
  • Selecting a Device Policy will replace all current settings with the configuration specified in the policy.

Learn more: Device policies

Pre-registration​

You can enable pre-registration by entering an 8+ digit serial number into the Temporary ID / Serial field.
This will create a pre-registered device, which can be managed offline. Once registered, the device will become fully functional.

Advanced Settings​

Advanced settings provide additional configuration options for the device.

Advanced​

  • Volume: Set the default audio level for the device.

  • Brightness: Adjust the screen brightness.

  • Folders: You can choose where to place the device, either in the root folder or in a custom folder.

  • Rotation: Choose between screen rotation or content rotation. Learn more: Rotation Type

  • Emergency Content: Pre-set default emergency content or playlists for the device.

  • Emergency Status: Define whether the device is currently in an emergency state.

Location​

  • Time zone: Set the time zone for the device.

  • Weather Location: Set weather location for the device.

Configs​

  • Datasources: Bind a primary datasource to the device. Learn more: Datasources

  • Data Row ID: Assign a primary data row ID for the device's content.

  • Sensor Config: Configure sensors connected to the device. Learn more: Sensor Configurations

  • Advanced Config: Add advanced configurations to the device. Learn more: Advanced Configurations

Console​

These options allow you to control how information is displayed on the device.

  • Show Device Name: Display the device name on-screen.

  • Show Console: Enable the device console display.

  • Show Device Info: Show detailed information about the device.

  • Show State Indicator: Display the state indicator for the device.

Working Hours​

Working hours​

Set the working hours of devices to control their uptime, save energy, and ensure optimal operations.

Learn more: Working Hours article

Reboot time​

In Reboot time settings you can set a reboot time to the device to elongate overall device health and ensure long term working.

Learn more: Reboot time

Training​

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