Multimedia Channel / Multimedia Playlist
You can quickly create a playlist of images and videos (aka Assets (Images / Videos)), along with other media, using OnePass and your NexSigns Device. In this article, we will explore how to configure and use a Multimedia Channel.
Topics Covered
- 1 Login to OnePass and navigate to your Screen Layouts
- 2 Create a new Multimedia Channel
- 3 Add Media to a Multimedia Channel
- 4 Preview an Asset - quick details and preview
- 5 Preview an Asset - open in a new Tab
- 6 Modify the duration of time that an Image Asset or Website is displayed
- 7 Modify the order of a Multimedia playlist
- 8 Remove an Asset from a Multimedia playlist
- 9 Set the Date, Day, and Time of the Day to display Media
- 10 Example #1 - Weekday Happy Hour Menu from 3pm to 5pm
- 11 Example #2 - Daily Specials for June 2020
Channels
For more information about different Channels, view this article.
Optional - Enable Auto-Update for a Multimedia Playlist
Tutorial - Create and Publish a Multimedia Playlist
Tutorial - Edit and Publish a Multimedia Playlist
Login to OnePass and navigate to your Screen Layouts
Login to OnePass - (For more information, see How to access OnePass)
Click on Application then select NexSigns
Click on Start Action on your desired Product License
You have successfully navigated to your Screen Layouts.
Create a new Multimedia Channel
Select Manage Channel located in the left menu
Click on Create New Channel
Enter a Channel Name, Description and select Multimedia in the Channel Type drop-down menu
Select Continue to finish creating a new Multimedia Channel
Add Media to a Multimedia Channel
To add media to the Multimedia Channel, click on either the + Add Video, + Add Image, + Add Multimedia Channel, + Add Connection Token, + Add Template, or + Upload New Asset
Select your desired Media
You have successfully added media to your Multimedia Playlist
Preview an Asset - quick details and preview
Locate your desired Asset and mouse over on the Preview icon
Preview an Asset - open in a new Tab
Locate your desired Asset and click on the name
It will display your Asset on a New Tab in your Web Browser.
Modify the duration of time that an Image Asset or Website is displayed
Locate your desired Asset and type in a new duration in the Duration (Seconds) text box (ex. 15 seconds)
Click away from the Duration (Seconds) text box and it will be saved automatically
You will see a green Saved! message when it has been changed.