January 13, 2023

How to use OptiSigns with a Web Browser: Quick & Easy Digital Signage Setup

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Try OptiSigns Instantly in Your Browser And See How Easy Digital Signage Can Be

Using OptiSigns through a Web Player is one of the fastest and simplest ways to start your digital signage journey. Whether you're trying out our platform or need a quick setup, this browser-based method works seamlessly on most devices.

💡 Tip: We recommend Chrome or Firefox, but any browser will do.

Step 1: Pair Your Screen With OptiSigns

  • Open your preferred browser and go to: webplayer.optisigns.com.
  • A unique pairing code will appear on the screen like below.
Pairing code 60117c displayed on a screen with app.optisigns.com instructions
  • ‍Next: Use a desktop, laptop, tablet, or mobile phone to log into your OptiSigns account at app.optisigns.com. If you don’t have an account, sign up for free—it only takes a minute!
OptiSigns sign-up form with the Register button highlighted
  • ‍Select the “Add screen” button in your OptiSigns dashboard.
OptiSigns Screens page with the Add screen button highlighted
  • Enter the pairing code displaying in the other browser as mentioned in step one.
  • Click “Pair” to connect the web player screen to your OptiSigns account.
Pair Screen dialog with the pair code field highlighted
  • If you don't see the code, revisit the first step to display it again.

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Step 2: Upload Your Content and Create Playlists

  • Navigate to the "Files/Assets" tab in your OptiSigns dashboard.
  • Upload images, videos, or documents you want to display.
OptiSigns upload dialog with drag-and-drop area and Choose files button
💡 Not Sure What Content To Display? OptiSigns offers 140+ powerful app integrations and thousands of customizable premade templates to make your digital signage setup effortless and impactful.
  • Organize your content by creating playlists.
  • Drag and drop your uploaded media into playlists for seamless scheduling and content management.
OptiSigns Playlists page with a test playlist of six food images at 10 seconds each

Step 3: Assign Playlists to Your Screen

  • Go back to the Screens tab in your OptiSigns dashboard.
OptiSigns Screens page with the Screens tab and Edit button highlighted
  • Click “Edit” on the screen you want to update.
Edit Screen dialog with the Type dropdown set to Playlist
  • Assign the playlist or individual assets directly to the screen.
Wine, grapes, cheese, and pomegranate on a cutting board

That's it! Now you've successfully displayed content by using our Web Player!

Need Help? We're Here for You!

If you have any questions or need further assistance with setting up OptiSigns via Web Player, please feel free to reach out to us by emailing [email protected]. Our team is ready to help you get started.

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