We're excited to share an upcoming update to PLAYipp that will make your daily work significantly easier. We've listened to your feedback and are now working to improve both the navigation and user interface of the platform.
What's changing?
A new and modernized menu item: Screens
Previously, screen management features were spread across several separate menu items under the Signage section:
- Publish – for publishing content to screens
- Screen structure – for managing screen structure
- Screen list – for viewing and managing screen lists
We're now introducing a new menu item called Screens with a completely upgraded and modern interface.
New structure with two menu items
Going forward, you'll have two menu items under Signage:
- Screens – the new, refreshed interface with improved functionality for managing your individual screens
- Screen groups – for managing screen groups. The functions from Screen groups will later be integrated into the new Screens interface
We've separated these functions to provide a clearer structure and better overview during the development process. Screens focuses on managing individual screens with powerful tools for search, filtering, and display, while Screen groups temporarily retains the functionality for group management until it's fully integrated into Screens.
The new Screens interface
The new Screens view comes with a completely upgraded interface that provides:
Enhanced overview – A clearer and more readable table layout with all important information about your screens consolidated in one place. In list view, you can instantly see important columns such as Name, Address, Status, Layout, Screen ID, and have quick access to shortcuts for each screen.
Flexible viewing options – Easily switch between Tree view (tree structure) and List view depending on what suits your work best. Tree view displays your screens organized hierarchically under sections and locations, while list view provides a complete table overview with all details visible simultaneously.
Detailed screen view – When you click on a screen, you get a dedicated detail page where you can see the screen dump, layout preview, and all important information such as address, section, subscription, validity period, and Screen ID in a clear manner.
New functions directly in the list – With quick-access icons on each row, you can quickly access settings or go directly to the playlist for the screen's largest area without navigating away from the overview.
More powerful filtering and search – Quickly find the right screens with improved search and filter functions. Search by name, address, ID, or other parameters directly in the search field.
Export and customization – Export your screen lists and customize columns according to your needs with the new Export and Customize buttons available in list view.
What the new interface looks like
To give you a better understanding of what's coming, we've compiled some screenshots of the new interface:
In tree view, you can see how your screens are organized hierarchically under sections such as Gävle and Sandviken. Under each section, individual screens are listed, such as Reception under the Gävle section. This view gives you a clear overview of your screen structure.
List view displays the same information in a powerful table format. Here you see all screens with columns for Name, Address, Status (Online/Offline), Layout, and Screen ID. In the top right corner, you'll find the Export and Customize buttons to tailor the view to your needs. Each row also has three quick-access icons: one to view screen dumps, one for settings, and one to quickly access the playlist for the screen's largest area.
When you click on a screen, a dedicated detail page opens. Here you see a screen dump from the screen, a visual preview of the layout with all areas, and detailed information about Address, Section, Subscription, Valid to, and Screen ID. In the top right corner, you'll find quick buttons for Overview, Playlist, Settings, and Diagnostics.
Benefits of the new structure
Better overview – The new Screens interface provides a complete and clear overview of your individual screens, their structure, and status.
Clearer separation – With two separate menu items, it becomes easier to understand the difference between managing individual screens and screen groups.
Faster workflow – With the modernized interface and quick access to functions, your daily work becomes more efficient.
More intuitive experience – The new design language and structure make it easier to find the right feature directly, especially for new users.
Professional feel – The updated design language provides a more modern and professional experience throughout the platform.
Specialized tools – Each menu item can now offer tools and features optimized for its specific use case.
Changes in functionality
In connection with the new structure, we've made certain changes that are important to be aware of:
One layout per screen – Previously, you could connect multiple layouts to a screen location. In the new interface, each screen can currently only have one layout connected to it. We're working on a future update where you'll be able to connect multiple layouts to the same screen and schedule when these should switch automatically. This will provide even more flexibility in your content management.
Removed installation image – The function for uploading an installation image showing how the screen is mounted, which was previously available in Screen structure, has been removed in the new interface.
Do you need to do anything?
No, the update will be activated automatically once beta testing is complete. You don't need to make any changes or installations on your end. All the functionality you're familiar with will remain - management of individual screens moves to the new, improved Screens menu, while group management continues under Screen groups.
Questions?
If you have questions about the upcoming update or want to know more about what's happening during beta testing, please feel free to contact our support team.
Give us feedback
We'd love to hear your thoughts about the new update! Do you have suggestions for improvements or opinions about the new interface? Submit your feedback via the feedback button located in the top right corner of PLAYipp - it looks like a thumbs up. Your feedback helps us continue developing the platform in the right direction.
We look forward to offering you an even better experience in PLAYipp!
