Broadcast on your screens with digital signage players

What is a digital signage player?

A digital signage player is a crucial device or software that enables the broadcasting of content on your screens. It acts as the link between your digital signage software and your displays, ensuring that your messages, videos, or advertisements are shown seamlessly and effectively.

A good player must be reliable, secure, and tailored to your needs, whether for FullHD/4K displays, multi-screen management, or interactivity. Disign provides fully compatible solutions with various players, delivering next-generation, powerful, and easy-to-use digital signage.

Types of players and compatibility:

• External players: Raspberry Pi, mini PCs (Windows, Linux), Android TV Boxes, BrightSign.
  Disign offers an optimized Disign OS for Raspberry Pi, specifically designed to maximize performance with the Disign software.
• Embedded players: Applications integrated into digital signage displays (Samsung Tizen, LG WebOS).

What do digital signage players do?

The digital signage player controls the display of content on digital screens used for signage. It acts as the system's brain, receiving instructions from the digital signage software and driving the screen to display the desired content.

Key functions of a player include:

• Controlling the screen: The player broadcasts programmed content such as images, videos, or real-time information.
• Managing touch interactions: If the screen is interactive (touchscreens, interactive kiosks, digital podiums, or window displays with touch films), the player handles the interactions.
• Power source: The player is powered via a standard electrical connection.
• Internet: The player connects to the internet via Wi-Fi or Ethernet.

Types of digital signage players

• External Player: An independent box connected to the screen via HDMI or DisplayPort.
• Embedded Player (SoC – System on Chip): Built directly into the screen’s motherboard, eliminating the need for an external device and enabling a more discreet installation.

If an older screen uses a DVI connection, a modern player can still be connected via an adapter.

With the Disign solution, players can also operate offline, ensuring uninterrupted content broadcasting even without an active network connection.

Thanks to its connectivity features, the player communicates with the digital signage software, receiving instructions on what to display. This makes your screens efficient and versatile.

Why is Choosing the right player crucial for digital signage?

The digital signage player is central to the success of your digital signage campaigns. It bridges the digital signage software with your screens, ensuring smooth, impactful, and coherent content broadcasting. Choosing the right player is essential for optimizing your displays and maximizing the performance of your visual communication.

Why thoughtful selection matters

While options like a USB drive or limited solutions offered by some screen manufacturers might seem attractive, they often fall short in most scenarios. They fail to handle complex campaigns, interactive content, or evolving business needs. An evolving and high-performing player, compatible with advanced software like Disign, ensures optimal management of your content across any screen.

A Versatile and unique solution

With the right player, you gain a universal solution suited to any type of screen, whether professional displays, interactive kiosks, or basic monitors. Unlike proprietary solutions from some manufacturers, an independent and flexible player, such as those supported by Disign, offers complete freedom in choosing and managing your equipment.

Performance and sustainability

A high-performing player is not just powerful but also designed to be eco-friendly, with low energy consumption and long durability. Combined with Disign, which optimizes content management, this reduces the environmental impact of your digital signage while boosting efficiency.

Maximizing visual impact

The right player, paired with advanced software like Disign, unlocks the full potential of your screens. From 4K resolution to interactive displays, dynamic scheduling, or real-time broadcasting, every feature is maximized. The result? More effective visual communication tailored to your needs, whether promoting products, strengthening your brand image, or informing employees.

By choosing a compatible and scalable player, you ensure the success of your digital signage campaigns with a sustainable, adaptable solution.

Types of digital signage players and their functionality

The digital signage player is a key component in displaying content on your screens. Players fall into two broad categories: hardware players (physical devices) and software players (integrated solutions). Each type has its advantages and drawbacks depending on your needs and equipment.

External digital signage players (physical devices)

External digital signage players are external boxes connecting the software and screen, such as Raspberry Pi or BrightSign.

• Advantages:

  • Dedicated performance for smooth and reliable broadcasting.
  • Broad compatibility with many software platforms, including Disign OS, which unlocks advanced features.
  • Evolvable: New functionalities can be added, or the hardware can be replaced as needed.

• Disadvantages:

  • Higher initial cost.
  • Requires hardware maintenance (updates, replacements in case of failure).

Embedded players

Embedded players are embedded directly into digital signage screens, such as through platforms like Android or Tizen (Samsung).

• Advantages:

  • No additional hardware required.
  • Quick and simplified installation.

• Disadvantages:

  • Less flexible and scalable.
  • Limited functionality, often locked to the platform.
  • Uses outdated embedded technology, making updates challenging.
  • Greater difficulty running third-party applications.

External digital sigange players vs. integrated players: A comparison

External digital signage players stand out for their performance, flexibility, and scalability, while integrated players are ideal for simple installations but often lack power and advanced functionalities. With Disign OS, hardware players become the optimal solution for high-performance, durable digital signage.

How to choose the best player for your digital signage?

Choosing the right digital signage player is essential for ensuring smooth broadcasting tailored to your needs. With Disign, you benefit from broad compatibility with various players integrated into digital signage screens, such as Smart TVs and Android TVs. However, when these options fall short, the Raspberry Pi with Disign OS becomes the ideal solution.

Why choose the disign player?

Disign OS, developed and maintained in-house, offers the most advanced functionality to fully leverage our software’s potential. It’s specifically designed to ensure a seamless, high-performance, and customizable experience, whether you’re working with Full HD, 4K, or LED screens.

Easy installation and customization

Disign prioritizes ease of setup, even for small businesses. The Disign player is easy to install, with an intuitive interface allowing you to get started quickly. Each screen can be tailored to your specific needs, thanks to complete customization options.

Cost and Performance

An external player is an investment, but it offers dedicated performance. At just €99, the Disign player is an affordable, scalable solution. For comparison, other players like BrightSign often come at a significantly higher cost.

Choosing the right player ensures the compatibility, performance, and longevity of your digital signage solution. With Disign and its Raspberry Pi player, you have a solution ready to grow with your needs.