Getting Started

Quick Start Guide

Get your first screen up and running in under 5 minutes

Quick Start Guide

Follow these simple steps to get your digital signage up and running.

What You'll Need

Before you begin, make sure you have:

  • A TV or monitor with HDMI input
  • A compatible media player (Raspberry Pi, Android TV box, or any device with a web browser)
  • An internet connection
  • A Screenzzie account (sign up for a free trial if you haven't already)

Step 1: Sign Up and Log In

  1. Go to screenzzie.com and click Start Free Trial
  2. Enter your email and create a password
  3. Verify your email address
  4. Log in and complete the onboarding:
    • Enter your organization/business name
    • Select your business category
    • Click Create Organization

Your 7-day free trial includes all Growth plan features, including Sequences and Schedules. No credit card required.

Step 2: Connect Your Display

First, set up the TV or monitor where you want to display content:

  1. Turn on your TV/display and connect your media player
  2. Open a web browser on the device
  3. Navigate to play.screenzzie.com/activate
  4. A 6-digit pairing code will appear on screen

Keep this code visible - you'll need to enter it in your dashboard. The code expires after 15 minutes. If it expires, simply refresh the page to get a new code.

Step 3: Pair in Dashboard

Now, go to your Screenzzie dashboard:

  1. Navigate to Screens in the left sidebar
  2. Click the Add Screen button
  3. Enter the 6-digit code displayed on your TV
  4. Give your screen a name (e.g., "Lobby Display")
  5. Click Pair

Your screen will automatically connect and display a confirmation message.

The flow is: TV shows code, you enter it in dashboard. This ensures only someone with physical access to the display can pair it.

Step 4: Upload Your Content

  1. Go to Media in the left sidebar
  2. Click Upload or drag and drop files
  3. Supported formats: JPG, PNG, MP4, WebM
  4. Wait for upload to complete

Maximum file size is 100MB for videos and 10MB for images.

Step 5: Create a Playlist

  1. Navigate to Playlists
  2. Click New Playlist
  3. Name your playlist (e.g., "Welcome Messages")
  4. Click Add Items and select your uploaded media
  5. Set duration for each item (default is 10 seconds for images)
  6. Save your playlist

Step 5.5: Configure Your Screen (Optional)

Before assigning content, you may want to configure your screen settings:

  1. Go to Screens and click on your screen
  2. In the Settings tab, you can:
    • Set orientation - Portrait or Landscape mode
    • Enable rotation - Rotate display 90, 180, or 270 degrees
    • Assign to a group - Organize screens by location or purpose
    • Set timezone - Important for scheduled content
  3. Click Save to apply changes

Step 6: Assign Playlist to Screen

  1. Go back to Screens
  2. Click on your screen
  3. In the Content tab, select your playlist
  4. Click Save

Your screen will automatically update and start showing your content!

What's Next?

Congratulations! You've set up your first digital signage screen. Here's what you can explore next:

Need Help?

If you run into any issues: