Apps & Integrations

Website Display

Display websites, dashboards, and web applications on your digital signage screens

Website Display

Display any website or web application directly on your digital signage screens. Perfect for dashboards, social media feeds, live data displays, internal tools, and more.

What Can You Display?

Website items allow you to embed any publicly accessible URL on your screens:

  • Dashboards - Analytics, KPIs, metrics
  • Social feeds - Twitter/X walls, Instagram feeds
  • News - Live news tickers, RSS feeds
  • Weather - Detailed weather information
  • Internal tools - Company intranet, calendars
  • Custom apps - Web applications, portals

Adding a Website to Your Playlist

Step 1: Access the Apps Tab

  1. Go to Playlists in the main navigation
  2. Select an existing playlist or create a new one
  3. In the playlist sidebar, click the Apps tab

Step 2: Select Website App

  1. Click on Website from the available apps
  2. The website configuration panel will appear

Step 3: Configure the Website

  1. Enter the full URL (including https://)
  2. Set the display duration (in seconds)
  3. Click Add to add the website to your playlist

Make sure the website you want to display allows embedding (iframe). Some sites block this for security reasons.

Configuration Options

SettingDescriptionRequired
URLThe full web address to display (must include https://)Yes
DurationHow long to show the website (in seconds)Yes

Advanced settings such as refresh interval, scroll behavior, and zoom level are planned for a future release.

Use Cases

Business Dashboards

Display real-time business metrics:

  • Google Analytics
  • Salesforce dashboards
  • Power BI reports
  • Custom admin panels

Social Media Walls

Show live social content:

  • Twitter/X hashtag feeds
  • Instagram galleries
  • Facebook page feeds
  • LinkedIn company updates

Information Displays

Keep teams informed:

  • Company calendars
  • Meeting room schedules
  • News aggregators
  • Stock tickers

Interactive Kiosks

Create self-service experiences:

  • Product catalogs
  • Service menus
  • Information portals
  • Feedback forms

Best Practices

Performance

  • Avoid heavy sites - Complex pages may slow playback
  • Test thoroughly - Preview on actual hardware
  • Optimize for display - Use display-friendly pages when possible

Compatibility

  • Use responsive sites - They adapt to screen sizes
  • Check HTTPS - Secure sites work best
  • Test embedding - Not all sites allow iframes

Content Quality

  • Large fonts - Ensure readability from distance
  • High contrast - Improve visibility
  • Simple layouts - Avoid cluttered interfaces

Creating Display-Optimized Pages

For the best experience, consider creating dedicated display pages:

https://yoursite.com/signage-dashboard

Tips for custom display pages:

  • Remove navigation menus
  • Increase font sizes
  • Use auto-scrolling for long content
  • Implement auto-refresh
  • Optimize for 1920x1080 or 3840x2160

Troubleshooting

Website Not Loading

  • Verify the URL is correct and accessible
  • Check if the site allows embedding (X-Frame-Options)
  • Ensure HTTPS is used
  • Test the URL in a regular browser first

Content Appears Small

  • Use a responsive-designed website
  • Consider creating a display-specific page
  • Contact support for assistance

Authentication Issues

For sites requiring login:

Avoid displaying pages that require login credentials. The authentication may expire, leaving screens with login prompts.

Consider alternatives:

  • Use public dashboard URLs
  • Generate shareable/embedded links
  • Create public view versions

Limitations

  • No interaction - Users cannot click or interact with the displayed website
  • No authentication - Login-protected pages will not persist sessions
  • Iframe restrictions - Some sites block embedding via X-Frame-Options
  • Performance - Heavy websites may impact playback performance

Security Considerations

  • Only display trusted websites
  • Avoid sites with sensitive information
  • Use HTTPS whenever possible
  • Review embedded content regularly

Next Steps