piSignage

piSignage is a digital signage solution that enables organizations and system integrators across industries to build their own customized signage network. According to the vendor, users can easily create and manage dynamic content to engage their audience. This versatile product is designed for businesses of all sizes, including small ski resorts and restaurants, as well as large enterprises. IT managers, marketing and distribution managers, digital services directors, and professionals in various industries can benefit from the features and flexibility offered by piSignage.

Key Features

Choice of hardware: According to the vendor, users have the option to select from a range of hardware options, such as Raspberry Pi, Intel NUC, or any other Debian platform. The vendor states that users can simply download the image or app to get the player up and running.

Server Options: The vendor offers the choice to subscribe to managed-services at pisignage.com or use open-source server software to efficiently manage players.

Flexibility in sourcing content: According to the vendor, users can leverage familiar tools to create content and have the flexibility to upload files, use streaming links, or URLs to load content into the signage network.

Offline working & fast sync: The vendor claims that piSignage ensures smooth working of the player even in offline mode with features like offline working, progressive downloads, and websocket communication. Additionally, the vendor states that it offers fast syncs even with slow internet connections.

Media specific players: The vendor states that the hardware accelerated players and task-specific programs optimize the capabilities of Raspberry Pi hardware, enabling smooth playback of HD videos and streaming content.

All the features you need: According to the vendor, piSignage comes equipped with a comprehensive set of features including built-in layouts, ticker and adverts insertion, campaign scheduling, TV control, screen-capture, player shell, and more.

Performance optimized media specific players: The vendor claims that the player, built on top of Node.js, provides hardware accelerated media specific players that efficiently handle zone-specific content in multi-zone templates.

Works offline: The vendor states that piSignage enables content to be downloaded incrementally with auto-restart functionality, ensuring seamless playback even in offline mode. Real-time server communication is facilitated through the use of websockets.

Advanced Scheduling: According to the vendor, users have the ability to play content at specific times, days, or durations. The TV_OFF playlist feature allows for dynamic switching off of the TV.

Insertion of adverts: The vendor states that users can create playlists for inserting adverts during playback and pause videos to seamlessly insert an advert into the content flow.