Screens

Screen Zones

Split your screen into multiple zones for displaying different content simultaneously

Screen Zones

Screen zones allow you to divide your display into multiple areas, each showing different content. This is perfect for complex layouts like menu boards with featured items, or lobby displays with news and weather.

What are Zones?

Zones are rectangular areas on your screen that can each display independent content. Think of them as "screens within a screen."

  • Zone 0 (Main Zone) - Displays your assigned playlist or sequence
  • Other Zones - Display static media (images or videos)

Use Zone 0 for your main rotating content (playlists/sequences) and other zones for static supporting content like menus, logos, or branding.

Available Zone Templates

Screenzzie offers four preset zone layouts:

TemplateDescriptionZones
FullSingle full-screen zone1
50/50 SplitTwo equal vertical columns2
Main+SideLarge main area with sidebar2
QuadrantsFour equal quadrants4

Full Screen

The default layout - one zone covering the entire screen.

100%

Split 50/50

Two equal columns, perfect for comparing content or showing two feeds.

50%
50%

Main + Sidebar

A 2/3 main zone with 1/3 sidebar. Ideal for primary content with supplementary information.

66%
33%

Quadrants

Four equal zones (25% each). Great for displaying multiple content types simultaneously.

25%
25%
25%
25%

Configuring Zones

Zone templates are selected in the Design tab of the screen configuration:

Step 1: Open Screen Configuration

  1. Navigate to Screens
  2. Click on the screen you want to configure
  3. This opens the configuration editor at /screens/[id]/configuraciones

Step 2: Select Zone Template

  1. Go to the Design tab in the sidebar
  2. Find the "Zone Template" section
  3. Click on one of the four template options
  4. The canvas preview updates immediately

Step 3: Assign Content to Zones

For Zone 0 (Main Zone):

  • Go to the Content tab
  • Select a playlist or sequence
  • This content plays in Zone 0

For Other Zones (1, 2, 3):

  1. Click on a zone in the canvas preview
  2. A modal opens to select content
  3. Choose an image or video from your media library
  4. Click Save
  5. Changes apply immediately

Only Zone 0 supports playlists and sequences. Other zones display static media (images or videos) that you select from your media library.

Zone Template Details

Full (Complete)

+---------------------------+
|                           |
|         Zone 0            |
|       (Full Screen)       |
|                           |
+---------------------------+
  • Single zone covering entire screen
  • Best for simple content display
  • Default template for new screens

50/50 Split

+-------------+-------------+
|             |             |
|   Zone 0    |   Zone 1    |
|             |             |
+-------------+-------------+
  • Two equal columns
  • Zone 0 (left): Playlist/sequence
  • Zone 1 (right): Static media
  • Great for content + sidebar information

Main+Side

+------------------+--------+
|                  |        |
|     Zone 0       | Zone 1 |
|     (Large)      |(Small) |
|                  |        |
+------------------+--------+
  • Main zone takes 2/3 of screen
  • Sidebar takes 1/3
  • Perfect for featured content with supporting info

Quadrants

+-------------+-------------+
|   Zone 0    |   Zone 1    |
+-------------+-------------+
|   Zone 2    |   Zone 3    |
+-------------+-------------+
  • Four equal quadrants
  • Zone 0: Playlist/sequence
  • Zones 1-3: Static media
  • Ideal for multi-content displays like menu boards

Zone Properties

PropertyDescription
PositionDetermined by template (fixed)
SizePercentage based on template
ContentZone 0: Playlist/sequence; Others: Static media
Z-IndexOverlays render above all zone content

Zone 0 (Main Zone)

The first zone (Zone 0) is special:

  • Displays your assigned playlist or sequence
  • Respects schedules automatically
  • Content is assigned in the Content tab
  • Other zones only show static media

Best Practices

Resolution Considerations

  • Larger zones can show detailed content
  • Smaller zones work best for simple media
  • Consider text readability at zone size
  • Test on actual screen resolution

Content Matching

Match content to zone purpose:

Zone TypeBest Content
Main zone (large)Videos, playlists, featured content
SidebarStatic images, menus, branding
Small zonesLogos, simple graphics

Performance

  • Each zone can play video independently
  • For best performance, limit video to 1-2 zones
  • Use static images for smaller zones
  • Complex layouts may require more device resources

Adding Overlays

Overlays (clock, weather, image, announcements) appear on top of zones:

  1. Go to the Design tab
  2. Drag an overlay from the sidebar
  3. Drop it anywhere on the canvas
  4. Position and resize as needed
  5. Overlays render above all zone content

Troubleshooting

Zone Content Not Showing

  • Verify content is assigned to the zone
  • Check that the media file is supported
  • Ensure the screen is online
  • Try refreshing the page

Performance Issues

  • Reduce number of video zones
  • Use lower resolution videos
  • Use static images in smaller zones
  • Consider simpler zone layout

Zones Not Updating

  • Check your internet connection
  • Ensure changes were saved
  • Refresh the screen from the dashboard
  • Verify the physical device is connected

Next Steps