Video Streams

For video streaming we strongly recommend using HLS (Http Live Streaming) since this is by far the most compatible protocol. That being said, Smartsign allows you to book any kind of video stream, but the playback is entirely dependent on the playback device so results will vary.

Keep in mind that streaming video requires a constant network connection and can consume a lot of bandwidth. Each device must continuously download the stream by itself.

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Consider streaming content rights; you are responsible for obtaining the necessary rights and licenses for any content you upload and display on your screens using Smartsign.

Add a video stream

Select Add media -> More -> Video stream, enter the Video stream URL, including protocol and port if needed, and select Add video stream. The same option is in the Add media menu of a booking playlist. If your site has a Video streams folder, you can also select Add video stream there, enter the URL and select Create.

On premise only

Video stream is not available in Template Creator, and video streams can't be selected from the media library there.

YouTube

YouTube videos (public) are conveniently booked as video streams, although technically it is a webpage with an embedded player/stream. When adding a YouTube video Smartsign automatically fetches a thumbnail and the correct duration for it.

In Media Library or a booking, add the link as a Video stream, or as a Webpage: Smartsign recognizes the link and offers to add it as a video stream. In Template Creator, a YouTube link can't be added as a Webpage.

YouTube works on most newer devices, typically dependent on browser version.

Vimeo

Vimeo videos (public) are conveniently booked as video streams, although technically it is a webpage with an embedded player/stream. When adding a Vimeo video Smartsign automatically fetches a thumbnail and the correct duration for it.

In Media Library or a booking, add the link as a Video stream, or as a Webpage: Smartsign recognizes the link and offers to add it as a video stream. In Template Creator, a Vimeo link can't be added as a Webpage.

Vimeo compatibility is dependent on the screens browser version. It currently requires approximately Chrome 79 or higher.