Channels

This article will define all the different Channels and explain when to use them.

What is an Channel?

A Channel is an application which displays Assets and other Media according to your specifications. Channels are shared across all Product Licenses and a Channel displays 1 or more Asset(s).

Types of Channels

Channel

Definition

Notes

Image

Displays a single, static Image Asset

Image Channels are typically used to display fixed logos or banners

Multimedia

Displays a Playlist of both Image and Video Assets, along with other media

Multimedia Channels are the most frequently used Channels. Users use them to create a customized playlist of their media to be displayed.

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Time Condition

Create a schedule and display different Layouts based on the current date and time

Examples of common uses

Display 7 different Layouts on every day of the week (Monday to Sunday)
Display a breakfast menu until 11am then a lunch menu afterwards
Display happy hour specials only from 3 to 5pm daily
Display a lunch menu until 4pm then a dinner menu afterwards

Advanced Channels

Channel	Definition	Notes
Custom Code	Used for custom content	Only to be used by the Kuusoft Support Team
Multi Screen Layout	Displays a playlist of multiple Layouts set on a fixed timer	Examples of common uses Display a playlist of Layouts that change every 15 minutes
Website	Displays a single, static Web Page
WebScript	Displays customized HTML and Web Scripts	Examples of common uses Instagram Feeds Facebook Feeds News Feeds Twitter Feeds Weather Widgets

Obsolete Channels

Channel	Definition	Notes
Animated Slideshow	Displays a playlist of Image Assets	We recommend using a Multimedia Channel instead
Video	Displays a playlist of Video Assets	We recommend using a Multimedia Channel instead

Channels

What is an Channel?

Types of Channels

Advanced Channels

Obsolete Channels

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