With the RSS integration in PLAYipp, you can automatically display content from websites, blogs or news sites directly on your digital screens - without having to update anything manually.
Table of contents:
- What is an RSS feed?
- Benefits of RSS integration
- Tips for best results
- Frequently asked questions
- How to add an RSS integration
An RSS feed is a standardized way for websites to publish their latest updates. The feed usually contains:
- Title of the post or article
- Body text or short summary
- Date of publication
- Image
With PLAYipp, you can retrieve this information and display it in a feed widget on your screens.
- Automatic updates – new information appears without you having to do anything manually
- Flexible content – works with news, blogs, press releases and more
- Combine multiple sources – display multiple RSS feeds in the same widget or in different places in your layout
- Make sure the source you use updates its RSS feed regularly
- Choose feeds with short and clear titles for better readability on screen
- Always test the RSS address in a browser before entering it into PLAYipp, to ensure it works
- Can I use internal RSS feeds from our intranet?
Is it possible to access the RSS feed over the internet without a VPN or login? - Can I display images from the RSS feed?
Yes, if the source includes image links in its RSS format, they will be displayed in the widget.
- Click "Integrations"
- Click "RSS"
- Click "Add to PLAYipp"
- Click "Add"
We've collected some common links that you can get started right away. If you want to use one of these feeds, click on "Add source" on one of our already filled-in links.
- If you want to add your own link to an RSS feed, do it here
- Click "Add source"
- Your sources that you have activated will be found under "Added sources".
Now that you have added an RSS feed, you can choose to publish it on the screen. You do that by adding a feed widget. You can read more about how to add feed widgets here: How to add a feed widget