Screens Overview
Screens are at the heart of Screenzzie. Each screen represents a physical display connected to your account that shows your content.
What is a Screen?
A screen in Screenzzie is the digital representation of your physical display. It tracks:
- Connection status - Online, offline, or pending pairing
- Content assignment - What playlist or sequence is playing
- Configuration - Orientation, zones, overlays, and settings
- Activity - Last seen, uptime, and performance
Screen Dashboard
When you navigate to Screens, you'll see:
- A grid or list of all your screens
- Status indicators (green = online, red = offline, yellow = pending)
- Quick actions for each screen
- Groups displayed as collapsible sections
- Search and filter options
Screen Configuration
Click on any screen to access the configuration editor at /screens/[id]/configuraciones. The editor has three tabs:
Design Tab
Configure the visual layout of your screen:
- Orientation - Landscape or portrait mode
- Rotation - 0, 90, 180, or 270 degrees
- Presentation Mode - Hide browser controls on the physical display
- Zone Template - Choose screen layout (Full, 50/50 Split, Main+Side, Quadrants)
- Overlays - Drag clock, weather, image, or announcement overlays onto the canvas
Overlays are positioned by drag-and-drop directly on the preview canvas. Simply drag an overlay from the sidebar and drop it anywhere on the screen preview.
Content Tab
Assign what plays on your screen:
- Select a Playlist for simple content rotation
- Select a Sequence for time-based content (Growth plan)
- View active schedule warnings when schedules override content
- Quick access to edit the assigned content
Schedule Tab
View and manage schedules affecting this screen:
- See all schedules assigned to this screen
- Visual indicator for currently active schedule
- Quick link to create or manage schedules
- Schedule override options for temporary changes
Screen States
Your screens can be in different states:
| State | Indicator | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Online | Green | Connected and playing content |
| Offline | Red | Not connected - check network |
| Pending | Yellow | Created but waiting for pairing |
Managing Multiple Screens
For businesses with many screens:
- Use Groups to organize screens by location or purpose
- Groups appear as collapsible sections in the main view
- Apply content to entire groups at once
- Filter and search by name, group, or status
- Bulk actions for efficiency
Screen Actions
Individual Actions
- Configure - Open the configuration editor
- Assign Content - Quick content assignment
- Pair - Connect to a physical display
- Preview - See what's currently playing
- Delete - Remove the screen
Quick Actions from Dashboard
From the screens list, you can:
- Change content without opening the full editor
- View connection status in real-time
- Drag screens between groups
- Access schedule management
Best Practices
Follow these best practices for optimal screen management.
Naming Convention
Use descriptive names that include:
- Location (e.g., "Lobby", "Meeting Room 2")
- Purpose (e.g., "Menu Board", "Welcome Display")
Example: NYC-Lobby-WelcomeDisplay
Regular Monitoring
- Check the dashboard daily for offline screens
- Review content assignments weekly
- Test configuration changes on one screen first
Content Organization
- Create separate playlists for different purposes
- Use groups to manage content at scale
- Test content on one screen before deploying widely