Registering and downloading a license for a player to be used in piSignage open source server

You can use an open source version of piSignage server to manage players. You just need player licenses. Here we see how to register a player and get a license  for open source server usage.

A 4 zone display using Custom layout

A quick demo of creating 4 zone display using custom layouts feature in piSignage. We have already seen a detailed step by step guide to creating custom layouts in the previous video. Here we explore one more possibility.

Step by Step demo of creating custom Layouts in piSignage

In addition to prebuilt layouts available, in piSignage you have the freedom to build custom layouts to create a display as per your need and imagination. You can create a multi-zone display with up to 6 zones using this feature. Here you have a detailed demo of building a custom

Quick demo of creating a 3 zone display in layout 3a

This is a quick demo of creating a 3 zone display. We have seen in detail how to create a 2 zone display. The procedure remains the same except for the option to add one more zone for display. Please go through the demo of 2 zone display to know

Step by Step demo of creating a 2 zone display in landscape mode - using Layout 2a

Follow the detailed explanation of creating a 2 zone display with piSignage. The display is in Landscape mode. We are using Layout 2a.

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3 zone displays in landscape mode - Part 2 : Layouts 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d

2nd variation of 3 zone display in piSignage using Layout 4.

3 zone displays in landscape mode - Part 1 : Layouts 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d

Here we will explore layouts for 3 zone displays in landscape mode with piSignage.

2 zone display in Portrait mode : Layouts 2bp, 2bp270

In this article we will explore the layouts for 2 zone display in portrait mode with piSignage.

2 zone displays in Landscape mode : Layouts 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d

In this article we will explore all the layouts available in piSignage for 2 zone displays in landscape mode

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Layouts feature in piSignage : layouts for single zone displays in Landscape and Portrait mode

With piSignage you can create a display divided into multiple zones with each zone displaying independent content. This is done using the LAYOUTS feature. While there are many prebuilt layouts available with piSignage, you can also build custom layouts in piSignage as per your requirement. In prebuilt layouts there are1

Creating a playlist in piSignage : Part 1 - playlist for a single zone display

We have already seen the different types of assets in piSignage and how to upload them in your account. Now we will see how to create a playlist using these assets. You can create a playlist as per your required layout. This is done using Layouts feature. You can create

Categories feature in piSignage to organise your account

In this video we will see how to create, edit and delete categories in a piSignage account and explore the applications of this feature. CATEGORIES APPLICATIONS Categories help you organise and manage assets, playlists, players and groups  in your piSignage account. This is a very useful feature particularly for  accounts

Assets in piSignage - Part 2 - Creating, Editing Message assets

Create a message board instantly to communicate important information to viewers with message asset feature in piSignage and show this message as part of your playlist. In this video you will see a step by step description of how to create a message asset, edit it, use CSS attributes to

Uploading assets to piSignage account - Part 1 - File & Link assets

In this video you will see the different types of asset types available in piSignage to create a display . You will see here a  step by step  demonstration of uploading 2 types of assets, ie files and Links.

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FIT IMAGE & FIT VIDEO Feature in piSignage

> It is always advisable to make sure the images/videos used as assets match the Dimensions required for a given layout. But if the assets you have do not exactly match the required dimensions of the layouts, you can make use of Fitimage & Fitvideo feature available in piSignage

Getting Started Featured

Getting piSignage player ready & registering the player

piSignage [https://pisignage.com/] is a complete digital signage solution powered by Raspberry Pi. The following post describes in detail how to install piSignage image on Raspberry Pi and get started with piSignage by Signing up & registering players at pisignage.com. Just make sure you have gathered all the

SUBSCRIPTION/LICENSES SECTION IN PISIGNAGE ACCOUNT

This Section will reflect the details of your licences and subscriptions. Keep track of all the details here.

piSignage with Raspberry Pi 4 !

We have good news for those who are waiting for piSignage image for Raspberry Pi 4. The beta image is available HERE [https://github.com/colloqi/piSignage#method-1-download-image-and-prepare-the-sd-card] .  We are continuing to work on 4K support and alternative to OpenVG.

Thoughts on piSignage by Tom Lawrence

In detail review of piSignage by Tom Lawrence.

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PAUSING VIDEOS TO INSERT ADS

We have introduced a feature on demand in piSignage  where you can pause a  video in between,   display  Ad  and then again resume the video from the same point. This Feature is of great use when you have large duration videos as assets. We have seen how to Insert Ads

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INSERTING ADVERTS PERIODICALLY BETWEEN REGULAR DISPLAY

With piSignage you can insert content  in between your default display at regular intervals . While the popular use case of this feature is displaying advertisements at intervals ,  this  can be used in all situations  where the function is to insert any content (messages, reminders etc ) periodically  between your default playlist.

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Creating ADVT Playlist

With piSignage you can  insert advertising content in between your regular display. This is done with a feature called ADVT playlist. These are Regular playlists with some modified settings. All the advertising assets that are to be displayed   between regular  display are put in this playlist. By using ADVT playlists

How tos

Groups in piSignage- A simple way to Control Multiple players.

The group Functionality in your piSignage account helps you control and manipulate multiple players simultaneously. In this writeup we explore in detail the Group functionality in piSignage.

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Image and Video optimisation in piSignage

piSignage auto optimizes asset sizes (Images/Videos) during the time of upload limiting the asset resolution to Full HD.

General Featured

Streamlining of licenses and cost of purchase

Auto credit of player license when a player is removed from service and reduction in price for managed licenses from $45 to $35