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New Screenly Player Max Mk3 digital signage player.

company | March 31, 2026

Introducing the Screenly Player Max Mk3

Our philosophy on device-agnostic digital signage

digital signage technology | December 12, 2025

Our philosophy on device-agnostic digital signage

Why digital signage in the cloud dominates the market

digital signage technology | December 10, 2025

Why digital signage in the cloud dominates the market

Introducing live RTSP streaming on Screenly

digital signage technology | October 24, 2025

Introducing live RTSP streaming on Screenly

Screenly Changelog Episode 14 - Screenly summit in Thailand, Screenly's bug bounty program, and more!

changelog | October 16, 2025

Screenly Changelog Episode 14 - Screenly summit in Thailand, Screenly's bug bounty program, and more!

Grow your enterprise digital signage fleet with dedicated support

digital signage technology | September 15, 2025

Grow your enterprise digital signage fleet with dedicated support

Enterprise communication at scale using Screenly AlignCentral

digital signage technology | September 11, 2025

Enterprise communication at scale using Screenly AlignCentral

Screenly Changelog Episode 13 - Managed signage, security blind spots, the EU's CRA, and AI's impact

changelog | September 9, 2025

Screenly Changelog Episode 13 - Managed signage, security blind spots, the EU's CRA, and AI's impact

Why granular user access controls are key for enterprise digital signage

digital signage technology | September 5, 2025

Why granular user access controls are key for enterprise digital signage

The EU’s Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) & digital signage security risk

digital signage technology | September 2, 2025

The EU’s Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) & digital signage security risk

Don’t get limited by your digital signage integrations

digital signage technology | August 28, 2025

Don’t get limited by your digital signage integrations

Why Screenly embraced a hardware-agnostic approach

digital signage technology | August 26, 2025

Why Screenly embraced a hardware-agnostic approach

Non-technical team members are your digital signage unlock

digital signage technology | August 21, 2025

Non-technical team members are your digital signage unlock

How to cut digital signage hardware costs

digital signage technology | August 19, 2025

How to cut digital signage hardware costs

Champion digital signage & get your team onboard

digital signage technology | August 15, 2025

Champion digital signage & get your team onboard

Paying for solutions now or problems later in digital signage

digital signage technology | August 11, 2025

Paying for solutions now or problems later in digital signage

Screenly Changelog Episode 12 - Edge apps, enterprise security, new hardware support, and more!

changelog | August 8, 2025

Screenly Changelog Episode 12 - Edge apps, enterprise security, new hardware support, and more!

Screenly's USB Data Blocker - Public Ports & Secure Screens

digital signage technology | August 5, 2025

Screenly's USB Data Blocker - Public Ports & Secure Screens

Screenly Changelog Episode 11 - Dave Haynes, signage security, AI, and advice

changelog | July 16, 2025

Screenly Changelog Episode 11 - Dave Haynes, signage security, AI, and advice

Screenly Changelog Episode 10

changelog | June 28, 2025

Screenly Changelog Episode 10

digital signage technology | June 6, 2025

Meet the Screenly Player Max Mk II - Secure, High‑Performance Digital Signage

Busy opening day at InfoComm in Orlando, Florida. People on a carpet floor surounding the entrance in a brightly lit convention center.

digital signage technology | June 5, 2025

InfoComm 2025 & launching Screenly's Channel Partnership Program

Screenly Changelog Episode 9

changelog | May 28, 2025

Screenly Changelog Episode 9

A digital sign displaying a full screen digital signage widget in a busy train station.

digital signage technology | May 21, 2025

Enhance the patient experience with dental digital signage

A digital sign displaying a full screen digital signage widget in a busy train station.

digital signage technology | May 19, 2025

How to display digital signage widgets

A digital sign in a warm eco-clothing store displaying a 20% off message that was crafted from great digital signage strategy from the retail store.

digital signage technology | May 13, 2025

Five step digital signage strategy plan for small businesses

digital signage technology | May 9, 2025

Introducing the Screenly Android App

Screenly's SOC 2 Type II compliance badge on a purple background.

digital signage technology | May 7, 2025

Screenly achieves SOC 2 Type II compliance & boosts digital signage security

A row of digital signs running on digital signage devices in a modern clothing store displaying promotions.

digital signage technology | May 1, 2025

How to choose a digital signage device

A digital signage program running digital signs in a brightly-lit retail store.

digital signage technology | April 29, 2025

Evaluating digital signage programs for your business

A man installing a digital sign sreen on a wall with a drill.

digital signage technology | April 25, 2025

Digital signage installation | Professional install & no-hardware options

A man on a manufacturing line using a digital sign to check the status of the line.

digital signage technology | April 23, 2025

Digital signage for manufacturing | Ideas & use cases

A digital sign for internal communications in a friendly office environment breakroom.

digital signage technology | April 21, 2025

Digital signage for internal communications best practices

People ordering food at a QSR using QSR digital signage.

digital signage technology | April 17, 2025

Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) digital signage deployment and management

A developer, headphones on, sits before six bright monitors filled with code and vibrant designs, surrounded by plants and coffee mugs. It’s a focused, creative space for building custom digital signage apps.

digital signage technology | April 10, 2025

Build digital signage apps without all the hassle

People ordering Thai food at a beaufitul fast casual restaurant with a network of digital signs at the checkin counter.

digital signage technology | April 8, 2025

Deploying digital signage networks

Screenly Changelog Episode 8

changelog | April 4, 2025

Screenly Changelog Episode 8

A beautiful digital signage display in an airport terminal with travelers passing by with their suitcases.

digital signage technology | April 3, 2025

Build custom digital signage quickly & easily

A beautiful digital signage display in an airport terminal with travelers passing by with their suitcases.

digital signage technology | April 2, 2025

Conference room digital signage made easy

A beautiful digital signage display in an airport terminal with travelers passing by with their suitcases.

digital signage technology | February 17, 2025

Enhance the passenger experience with digital signage for transportation

A collection of three vertical digital signs in a single dark room with futuristic lighting.

digital signage technology | February 9, 2025

Vertical digital signage - A portrait-oriented advantage for modern businesses

A cement building side with a large programmable digital sign on featuring a mother and child interacting and smiling.

digital signage technology | February 5, 2025

Elevate your marketing with programmable digital signage

A yellow and black arrow sign indicating dections on a post next to a road by a green agricultural field.

digital signage applications | February 2, 2025

How to launch wayfinding digital signage

Screenly Changelog Episode 7

changelog | January 29, 2025

Screenly Changelog Episode 7

digital signage technology | January 27, 2025

Introducing Screenly Anywhere: Your digital signage, your hardware

A woman sitting on the couch working on her laptop using a top digital signage platform.

digital signage technology | January 25, 2025

Top digital signage software and hardware - What to look for

A large digital sign that wraps around the side of a building in a busy public square.

digital signage technology | January 23, 2025

Discover types of digital signage

A man working on a laptop on a wood desk using inexpensive digital signage.

digital signage technology | January 21, 2025

Inexpensive digital signage options

A team coordinating company communication at desk with several computers and notepads.

digital signage technology | January 19, 2025

Integrate digital signage with everything - Screenly & Zapier

A team coordinating company communication at desk with several computers and notepads.

digital signage technology | January 17, 2025

Launching Screenly AlignCentral: Your all-in-one internal communication solution

A busy workplace desk with computers and equipment in an bright office space

digital signage technology | January 13, 2025

Why workplace digital signage is a must-have in 2025

A meeting room filled with employees around a large table and a meeting room digital sign on the wall behind them.

digital signage technology | January 10, 2025

How to deploy meeting room digital signage

A modern supermarket with a view of the fruit section.

digital signage technology | January 6, 2025

Supermarket digital signage: enhancing in-store customer engagement

A year in review - Screenly’s happenings in 2024

digital signage technology | January 1, 2025

A year in review - Screenly’s happenings in 2024

Digital Bulletin Boards: Announcement, Message, and Information Boards for Screens

digital signage technology | December 26, 2024

Digital Bulletin Boards: Announcement, Message, and Information Boards for Screens

Secure digital signage for healthcare

digital signage technology | December 21, 2024

Secure digital signage for healthcare

Building custom digital signage apps

digital signage technology | December 19, 2024

Building custom digital signage apps

Screenly Changelog Episode 6

changelog | December 16, 2024

Screenly Changelog Episode 6

How to get digital screens running quickly and easily

digital signage technology | November 14, 2024

How to get digital screens running quickly and easily

Key benefits of web based digital signage

digital signage technology | October 24, 2024

Key benefits of web based digital signage

Considerations when choosing digital signage platforms

digital signage technology | October 23, 2024

Considerations when choosing digital signage platforms

Just what you need - Start with simple digital signage

digital signage technology | October 22, 2024

Just what you need - Start with simple digital signage

Show content on screens with a digital signage app

digital signage technology | October 21, 2024

Show content on screens with a digital signage app

How remote digital signage software transforms business communication

digital signage technology | October 1, 2024

How remote digital signage software transforms business communication

WiFi digital signage & internet connection options

digital signage technology | August 19, 2024

WiFi digital signage & internet connection options

Screenly Changelog Episode 5

changelog | August 1, 2024

Screenly Changelog Episode 5

Using digital signage for corporate communications

product | July 23, 2024

Using digital signage for corporate communications

Key features for making small business digital signage successful

getting started with digital signage | July 19, 2024

Key features for making small business digital signage successful

Digital signage developer tools that speed up deployment

digital signage technology | July 16, 2024

Digital signage developer tools that speed up deployment

Screenly Changelog Episode 4

changelog | June 14, 2024

Screenly Changelog Episode 4

Top features for enterprise digital signage

product | June 13, 2024

Top features for enterprise digital signage

What to consider when buying digital signage network software

product | June 11, 2024

What to consider when buying digital signage network software

Screenly Changelog Episode 3

changelog | May 22, 2024

Screenly Changelog Episode 3

Screenly Changelog Episode 2

changelog | March 26, 2024

Screenly Changelog Episode 2

Introducing personal support PINs for enhanced security

company | March 18, 2024

Introducing personal support PINs for enhanced security

Screenly Changelog Episode 1

changelog | March 7, 2024

Screenly Changelog Episode 1

A New Chapter - Our Edge App Store Revolution

company | March 5, 2024

A New Chapter - Our Edge App Store Revolution

Using a headless CMS for digital signage

digital signage technology | February 22, 2024

Using a headless CMS for digital signage

Onsite Marketing and Advertising with Digital Signage

use cases | January 8, 2024

Onsite Marketing and Advertising with Digital Signage

The International Space Station with digital signage inside across the black backdrop of space.

digital signage applications | April 1, 2023

Screenly pioneers space station digital signage

A retail store with clothing racks, a display table, and wood floors. This retail store is looking bland and is in need of digital store signs.

digital signage applications | March 3, 2023

How to get the most out of digital store signs

Digital signs in a modern office meeting room against a brick background.

digital signage applications | February 22, 2023

Using office digital signage to enhance the workplace environment

A street view with many digital signage displays.

digital signage applications | February 6, 2023

What to consider when buying a digital signage display

A supply boat with containers of digital signage screens, players, and components.

digital signage applications | January 30, 2023

What you need from digital signage suppliers

A designer putting together new digtial signage content.

digital signage applications | January 23, 2023

Top considerations for digital signage design

Code on a computer that a user is review to manage their digital signs at scale.

digital signage applications | January 8, 2023

Managing digital signs at scale

A senior man, a family member, and an assistant at a senior living community.

digital signage applications | January 3, 2023

Digital signage for senior living communities

A woman using digital signage content management software.

digital signage applications | December 14, 2022

Key use cases for digital signage content management software

Law office digital signs.

digital signage applications | December 4, 2022

How to use digital signs to improve the law office

Golf club that uses digital signs.

digital signage applications | November 25, 2022

Using digital signs to enhance the golf club experience

The laptop of a prospective customer who is ready for a digital signage demo.

digital signage applications | October 10, 2022

What to consider when buying a digital signage controller

The laptop of a prospective customer who is ready for a digital signage demo.

digital signage applications | September 28, 2022

How to get the most out of a digital signage demo

A man wearing headphones managing audio content on his digital signs.

digital signage applications | September 14, 2022

How to manage audio files with Screenly

A developer using a whiteboard to describe a digital signage API use case.

digital signage applications | August 20, 2022

How developers can use the digital signage API to assist marketing & sales teams

A developer using a whiteboard to describe a digital signage API use case.

digital signage applications | July 21, 2022

Common use cases for our digital signage API

Two developers sitting with laptops switching the code base to Django.

engineering | July 11, 2022

Switching to Django at Screenly

Developers need to keep digital signage safe. Learn how we use mTLS and TPM to keep digital signs secure.

engineering | June 18, 2022

Using mTLS and TPM for digital signage security

An image of a developer switching from open source digital signage to the paid version of Screenly.

digital signage applications | May 26, 2022

When does it make sense for developers to switch from open-source digital signage to a paid digital signage solution?

A developer working with the Screenly API and other resources to build a custom digital signage solution.

digital signage applications | May 15, 2022

I am a developer that wants to deploy digital signs. What resources are available to me?

A ferry boat with digital signs managed by Screenly's API on the sea in front of beautiful mountaints.

digital signage applications | May 3, 2022

Case Study - How InfoPlay uses Screenly’s digital signage API

Two computer screens displaying code for developer digital signage.

digital signage applications | April 25, 2022

Introducing website automation with JavaScript injection

A man at a wooden desk choosing a digital signage platform using his laptop.

digital signage applications | August 16, 2021

Considerations when choosing a digital signage platform

A person at a standing desk in front of monitors setting up a digital sign display.

digital signage applications | August 12, 2021

How to set up a digital sign display

Two hands holding a dollar bill.

digital signage applications | May 21, 2021

What is the price of digital signage?

LED digital signs at night in a large square.

digital signage applications | April 12, 2021

How to set up and deploy LED digital signage

Digital display screens in a corporate board room.

digital signage applications | April 5, 2021

How to show content on a digital display screen

Digital menu boards in a fast food restaurant.

digital signage applications | March 15, 2021

Using digital signs to decrease menu costs

Migrating from ScreenCloud to Screenly.

digital signage applications | February 22, 2021

How to migrate from ScreenCloud to Screenly

The back of a digital sign screen.

digital signage applications | February 3, 2021

Device management for digital signs

A person updating the code for their programmable digital sign.

engineering | January 31, 2021

How to deploy programmable digital sigange

A computer screen with drafts and color schemes for digital signange content.

digital signage applications | January 27, 2021

Key points for designing digital signage content

An indoor parking lot facility.

digital signage applications | January 24, 2021

Use cases for parking lot digital signage

A franchise location with digital signs for menu boards.

digital signage applications | December 15, 2020

Launching franchise digital signage

Outdoor retails stores at a holiday market.

digital signage applications | November 25, 2020

How to make more sales with digital signage this holiday season

A team at a company meeting struggling with internal communication.

digital signage applications | October 27, 2020

Using digital signs to improve internal communications

A team in an upscale office working on strategy to achieve product-market fit.

digital signage applications | October 13, 2020

How to use digital signs to achieve product/market fit

A person scanning a QR code on a digital sign.

digital signage applications | September 27, 2020

How to display QR codes on a digital sign

A health and safety precaution graphic to help keep employees and customers safe.

digital signage applications | August 5, 2020

Displaying health and safety precautions with Screenly

One of Screenly's developers announcing digital signage product updates to an audience.

company | November 12, 2019

Screenly Newsletter November 2019

Digital signs on a conference room wall controlled by digital signage content management software.

company | October 25, 2019

Recap - Screenly Summit 2019 in Lisbon

Digital signs on a conference room wall controlled by digital signage content management software.

digital signage technology | September 30, 2019

Top 10 features your digital signage content management software MUST have

Engaged employees sitting in front of a desk discussing the company's strategy.

digital signage applications | September 23, 2019

Increasing employee engagement with digital signage

Books on design best practices on top of a white table.

getting started with digital signage | September 16, 2019

Points to keep in mind when designing digital signage content

A busy highway intersection packed with traffic and cars.

digital signage applications | September 9, 2019

How to display and avoid traffic with digital signage

A VESA mounted digital sign in an airport food court.

digital signage applications | August 30, 2019

Keeping an eye on Hurricane Dorian with digital signage

A VESA mounted digital sign in an airport food court.

digital signage technology | August 19, 2019

Your guide to VESA mounts and digital signage screens

A set of digital screens in a fast food restaurant.

getting started with digital signage | August 8, 2019

How to manage content on digital screens

A Raspberry Pi display and all required components.

company | July 17, 2019

Using a Raspberry Pi display for digital signage

A digital signage display from Screenly.

company | July 15, 2019

Screenly Newsletter - July 2019

A hospital display screen using hospital digital signage software.

digital signage applications | June 28, 2019

Getting started with hospital digital signage software

A Raspberry Pi digital signage player in a black case.

getting started with digital signage | June 18, 2019

Why a Raspberry Pi digital signage player may be right for you

A Grafana dashboard that is displayed with a digital sign.

digital signage applications | June 7, 2019

How to display a Grafana dashboard on a digital sign

An image of a store that uses enterprise digital signage software.

digital signage technology | June 1, 2019

How can enterprise digital signage software benefit my company?

A successful call center that uses call center KPIs to stay organized.

digital signage applications | May 13, 2019

Displaying call center KPIs with digital signage

Screenly OSE open source digital signage software on a laptop.

Digital Signage Technology | May 7, 2019

Updates to Screenly OSE v0.17

A Screenly team member giving a digital signage presentation.

company | April 25, 2019

Screenly Newsletter April 2019

An image of happy customers served by customer success team that uses digital signs.

digital signage applications | April 16, 2019

Displaying customer success KPIs with digital signage dashboards

A collection of books with digital signage industry terms.

getting started with digital signage | March 25, 2019

Your dictionary for digital signage industry terms

A team working together using multiuser support for digital signage from Screenly.

digital signage technology | March 21, 2019

Introducing multi-user support for digital signage

A picture of an empty medical office waiting room that needs a digital sign.

digital signage applications | March 17, 2019

How digital signs in medical offices can improve the patient experience

A sunset over an ocean that symbolizes the sunsetting of the Screenly 1 Player.

digital signage technology | March 4, 2019

Screenly 1 Player is now end-of-life

A lock securing a blue window as Screenly secures your digital signage.

engineering | February 28, 2019

Security with IoT devices and digital signage

An image of a computer with code and updates from the Screenly team.

company | February 22, 2019

Screenly's February 2019 Newsletter

A digital signage player in a red and white case.

getting started with digital signage | February 16, 2019

What is a digital signage player?

Books and pencils on a desk at a school for the blind.

digital signage applications | February 15, 2019

Digital signs for the blind and visually impaired

Two digital advertising screens in a lobby that are part of a digital signage advertising network.

digital signage applications | February 11, 2019

How to make a digital signage advertising network

This image is of a piggy bank where people save money from their free digital signage software.

digital signage technology | January 24, 2019

What to expect from free digital signage software

This image is of a digital poster with a black background at a bus stop in London.

digital signage applications | January 21, 2019

How to make a digital poster

A team taking notes during a meeting for to ensure effective communication in the workplace.

digital signage applications | January 14, 2019

How to improve communication in the workplace

Smart signage displays on a wall for transportation times.

digital signage technology | January 11, 2019

What makes smart signage smart?

The numbers for 2018 spelled out with fireworks in a time-lapsed photo.

company | January 3, 2019

Screenly's 2018 year in review

A lit fire in a fireplace for a virtual fireplace with the Raspberry Pi.

digital signage applications | December 22, 2018

Virtual fireplace with a Raspberry Pi HDMI display

Digtial signage screen that is powered by office tv display software.

digital signage applications | December 17, 2018

In-store advertising with video display software

Digtial signage screen that is powered by office tv display software.

digital signage applications | December 11, 2018

Ideas and use cases for office TV display software

This image is of a digital sign DIY project

getting started with digital signage | December 7, 2018

Why DIY digital signage doesn’t make sense for your business

This image shows updates to open source digital signage software Screenly.

anthias | December 4, 2018

Updates to digital signage software Anthias v0.16

This image is of weather that can be displayed on a digital signage weather app.

digital signage applications | November 30, 2018

Updates to the Screenly Weather App

This image is of a user troubleshooting their Raspberry Pi in order to get their digital signage up and running.

digital signage technology | November 22, 2018

Troubleshooting with the Raspberry Pi

This image is of a business data dashboard that is integrated with digital signage tools.

digital signage applications | November 20, 2018

A new partnership between data visualization and digital signage

This image is a hacker who carried out a digital signage hack.

digital signage technology | November 16, 2018

The most noteworthy digital signage hacks

This image is of the new Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ that is now supported by Screenly.

digital signage technology | November 12, 2018

Screenly is now compatible with the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+

This image is of a data dashboard that is integrated with digital signage tools and Grafana.

digital signage applications | November 6, 2018

Screenly now supports dashboard tool Grafana

This is an image of the positive environmental impact of going green with digital signage.

digital signage applications | October 24, 2018

Going Green with Digital Signage

This image is of a vending machine that integrates with the Screenly digital signage APIs to provide a digital signage add on.

digital signage technology | October 17, 2018

Enhancing vending machines with digital signage APIs

This image is of real estate properties and apartments that can benefit from digital signs.

Digital Signage Applications | October 8, 2018

An exciting use of digital signage in real estate

This image is of a person starting a DIY digital signage project with the Raspberry Pi.

getting started with digital signage | October 4, 2018

DIY digital signage with the Raspberry Pi

This image is of one possible interpretation of a Raspberry Pi mini-computer. In this article we will define what the Raspberry Pi is and why it is important for digital signage.

getting started with digital signage | September 20, 2018

What even is the Raspberry Pi?

This image is of a desktop that can use Screenly Cast to display Wordpress content beautifully on digital signs.

digital signage technology | September 13, 2018

Screenly Cast - Digital signage wordpress plugin

This image is of a team calculating their return on objective digital signage metrics.

digital signage applications | September 6, 2018

Measuring return on objective for digital signage

This image is of a team calculating digital signage ROI.

digital signage applications | August 27, 2018

An honest look at calculating digital signage ROI

This image is of library that can benefit from library digital signage.

digital signage applications | August 23, 2018

Library digital signage ideas and examples

This image is of business KPIs in the SaaS industry that can now be displayed on a digital signage dashboard.

digital signage applications | August 20, 2018

Digital Signage and KPIs for SaaS industry

This image is of a user getting started with digital signage software.

digital signage applications | August 14, 2018

Using digital signage dashboards to track sales KPIs

This image is of a user getting started with digital signage software.

getting started with digital signage | August 9, 2018

Points to consider when getting started with digital signage

This image is of a storm on the horizon and is used for our post on weather apps and weather widgets for use with digital signage.

digital signage applications | July 26, 2018

Weather Widget Apps for Digital Signage

This image is of a computer displaying important medical data and KPIs that can be put on a dashboard with digital signage.

digital signage applications | July 20, 2018

Healthcare KPIs for Digital Signage Dashboards

This image shows a typical cafe restaurant that could greatly benefit from a transition to digital menu boards.

digital signage applications | July 12, 2018

How to increase restaurant sales with digital menu boards

This image is of two computers displaying video creation software that you can use to create video content for your digital signage video walls.

getting started with digital signage | July 4, 2018

Ten video creation tools for Digital Signage

This image is of a high resolution red flower on a black background that would look great on a digital display.

getting started with digital signage | June 28, 2018

Do I need 4K for my Digital Signs?

This image is of a collection of old USB sticks that can be used with digital signage.

getting started with digital signage | June 25, 2018

USB sticks and smart tvs vs digital signage software

Stock Images for Digital Signage

Getting Started With Digital Signage | June 20, 2018

Stock Images for Digital Signage

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