To publish a web link, all you need is a link to the web page
You can also use website screenshots to display web pages. Then you can script a login, choose what buttons should be clicked, etc. You can read more about website screenshots here: Website screenshot
Table of contents
- Click on “Signage”
- Click on “Publish”
- Choose the screen location or group you want to publish to
- Click on your area you want to publish to
- Click on “add new”
- Click upload
- Choose Webpage
- Paste the link to the content you want to show and click next.
- Now you need to give the object a name. This name will be shown in the playlist. You also need set a play length and choose what folder to save the object to.
- In this step you will be able to schedule the object if you want to. If you want the object to show until further choose always show. You can read more about how schedules work here: Scheduling
- The link or clip will soon be displayed on the screen
Troubleshooting common issues with URL:S
Why can't I preview certain links?
When you add certain links in PLAYipp, the preview may not work, or you might see a blank field. This is a security feature that some websites use and is not a fault in PLAYipp.
Why does this happen?
The preview in PLAYipp is based on an iframe – a technology that allows content from another website to be displayed within PLAYipp.
However, many websites have a security setting that blocks their content from being displayed in iframes. This is a common security measure that websites use to protect their content and their users.
The Solution
The important thing to know is that even if the preview does not work, the link can still function perfectly on the screen!
Why can't I edit the URL after publishing?
You are not able to edit a published web link in the playlist and need to publish it again if you want to make an edit. We are looking for a solution to this in a future product release.
My URL does not show up on screen what can I do?
If the website does not show you could try the following steps.
- Disable mobile page
- Disable cache
- Increase playtime
- Go to Signage, location, area and the playlist.
- Press context button.
- Disable mobile page or inactive cache.
- Press the time Length.