Glossary · Players & devices
Player App
A player app is the signage software installed on a display or media player. It connects to the CMS, downloads the published playlists and schedules, and plays them, including when the internet is temporarily down.
Player app, explained
The player app is the half of a signage system that lives on the screen; the CMS is the half your team uses.
Why it matters
- Platform choice. The player decides which hardware you can use.
- Reliability. A good player caches content locally and recovers on its own after a restart.
- Remote control. The player is what reports status and accepts remote commands like screenshots or reboots on supported devices.
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