Player Software
Player software is what controls the playback of content on your displays at your business location. This software is installed on a computer (sometimes called a media player) to turn that device into a SmarterSign Player.
SmarterSign offers player software for various platforms to meet your digital signage needs. This page provides an overview of the available player software options and helps you determine which is best for your business.
SmarterSign player software is available for the following platforms:
Perfect for most installations, offering maximum flexibility and support for complex content. Run on any Windows PC that meets the requirements.
INSTALL on a Windows device
Pros and Cons
- ✅ The most widely used OS for digital signage
- ✅ Many options in wide range of price points
- ✅ Relatively easy to service
- ✅ Familiar to most IT organizations
- ✅ Options for multi-display devices
- ❌ Challenging to control modifications from MS
Purpose-built digital signage hardware known for exceptional reliability and 24/7 operation capabilities.
INSTALL on a BrightSign device
Pros and Cons
- ✅ Very stable and mature platform
- ✅ Mostly maintenance free
- ✅ Easy to recognize when servicing
- ❌ Not familiar to most IT organizations
- ❌ Relatively expensive
A cost-effective solution that designed by SmarterSign specifically for digital signage. An ideal solution for a wide range of deployments.
INSTALLING a SmarterSign Android device
Pros and Cons
- ✅ Purpose built for SmarterSign Player
- ✅ Mostly maintenance free
- ✅ Very cost effective
- ✅ Very easy to deploy
- ❌ Not familiar to most IT organizations
- ❌ Only one screen per device
Built directly into Samsung commercial displays, eliminating the need for external player hardware. INSTALLING a Samsung display
Pros and Cons
- ✅ No additional hardware
- ✅ Easy to deploy
- ✅ Cost savings of no additional hardware
- ❌ Some technical limitations for playback
- ❌ Not familiar to most IT organizations
- ❌ Some consumer displays don't auto start
Installation Guides
Select the appropriate installation guide for your platform: