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With your locations created and your playlists scheduled, you might occasionally need to check in on the specific screens (players) running your content. The updated Digital Signage Solutions (DSA) Cloud interface provides a dedicated hub for managing these devices effortlessly.
In this tutorial, we will explore the “Location & Players” tab. You will learn how to filter your screens by location, select specific devices, and access the comprehensive Player Management window. We will break down the difference between configuring passive “Settings for Players” (like locking out settings or saving energy) and executing immediate “Player Actions” (like forcing a reboot or purging unused media files).
Location Filtering: Use intuitive location folders to quickly find the specific player or group of players you want to manage.
Bulk Player Management: Select one or multiple players at a time to push settings and actions to several screens simultaneously.
Security & Energy Settings: Easily toggle passive configurations like “Settings Lockout,” which prevents unauthorized users from accessing player settings via touchscreens, or “Energy Saving,” which turns off or displays a black screen during designated times.
Automated Reboots: Keep your players running smoothly by scheduling an automatic, daily “Reboot At” time.
Storage Management Commands: Use the “Purge Unused Content” command to delete downloaded media no longer in use, freeing up local player storage. Alternatively, use “Delete & Re-Sync Content” to completely clear and redownload assigned media.
Remote Control Actions: Remotely “Stop” or “Start” a player’s content loop, “Reboot” the hardware, or update the player software with just a click.
Step 1: Accessing Player Settings
Navigate to Players: From your DSA Cloud dashboard, select the Location & Players tab from the top navigation menu.
Find Your Player: On the left side of the screen, use the Locations list to filter and find the player you want to manage.
Select Player(s): In the “Available Players” list, check the box next to one or more players you wish to configure.
Open Management Window: Click the Player Settings button with the cog icon located near the top right. The Player Management window will appear, split into two sections: Settings for Players and Player Actions.
Step 2: Configuring Passive Settings The left side of the window provides a list of optional passive settings.
Adjust Toggles: Check or uncheck the boxes to configure your desired setup. Options include:
Player On: Ensure this is checked so your player actively displays content.
Settings Lockout: Enable this to prevent anyone interacting with the player from accessing its settings (ideal for retail environments).
Enable Interaction
Proof Of Play: Enable this to allow the generation of Proof of Play logs.
Energy Saving: Turn this on to display a black screen or turn off the screen during chosen energy-saving times.
Schedule Reboots: Check Reboot At and use the dropdown to set a specific time for the player to automatically reboot every day.
Save Changes: Click the green Send All Configurations button at the bottom left to save your changes and send them to the selected players. Click Yes and then Ok to confirm.
Step 3: Executing Player Actions The right side of the window allows you to send specific, immediate commands. Simply click the desired action and click Yes to confirm when prompted.
Purge Unused Content: Instructs the player to delete downloaded media that is not currently in an assigned playlist.
Delete & Re-Sync Content: Instructs the player to delete all template/playlist info and media files, then redownload its assigned content.
Start / Stop Player: “Stop Player” halts content display and puts the player in an IDLE state. “Start Player” restarts the playlist and returns it to a SYNC status.
Request Proof Of Play: Downloads the Proof of Play log (must be enabled in settings first).
Reboot Player: Remotely instructs the player to restart and refresh.
Update Player S/W: Instructs the player to update its software if a newer version is available.
When you are finished managing your players, click the X in the top right corner to close the window.