Overview
How to Assign Content to a Screen (Player)
Follow these four steps below to assign content to a single Screen (Player):
Step 1: Open the Screens' Page, Locate a Screen (Player), and Edit it
Log in to your Yodeck account.
Click the Screens option from the left menu.
You will see a list of all your Screens (Players).Locate the Screen (Player) you want to update.
Click the Edit (pencil) icon, under the three dotted icon.
This last action opens the selected Screen's settings page.
Step 2: Select the Screen Content Type
Under the Screen Content drop-down menu, choose one of the following options:
Step 3: Save and Push to the Screen
✅Click Save & Push to this Screen.
ℹ️If you click Save only, you must click the orange Push to Screens button (top-right corner) to publish the changes. The Push to Screens button sends the configuration to the physical Screen (Player). Without pushing the changes, the Screen continues playing the previous content.
Opening the Screens' page
Choosing a Screen to edit
Selecting the Screen's Content Type
Saving & Pushing changes to the Screen
Assigning a Schedule to a Screen (Player)
If you select Schedule as Screen Content, the Screen (Player) follows time-based rules.
A Schedule can contain multiple rules. Each rule defines:
What content plays.
On which days.
At what times.
If the current time does not match any rule, the Screen returns to its default Screen Content.
Example Schedule logic:
Time | Content |
08:00–12:00 | Breakfast Playlist |
12:00–18:00 | Lunch Layout |
18:00–22:00 | Evening Promotion |
⚙️You can assign a schedule to a screen by selecting the schedule from the respective list, clicking on the three-dotted button, and selecting the Set to Screen option.
💡The exact same aforementioned alternative logic of setting an element to a Screen applies to Layouts, Playlists, Media, and Apps.
ℹ️For full instructions on building schedules, click here. You can also use schedules to control when Screens (Players) turn on or off automatically. Learn more by clicking here.
Example Schedule logic
Alternative method of Setting a Schedule to a Screen
How to Assign Content to Multiple Screens (Bulk Edit)
You can assign the same content to multiple Screens (Players) at once by following the simple steps below:
Go to Screens.
Select two or more Screens using the checkboxes (#1a & #1b in the screenshot).
Click Actions → Edit (#2-3 in the screenshot).
In the Bulk changes to Screens pop-up window, select the Basic tab, if not there by default.
Enable Set Value next to Screen Content (#4 in the screenshot).
Choose the Content type (#5 in the screenshot).
Click Save (#6 in the screenshot).
Lastly, click Push to Screens.
💡Bulk Edit is ideal for, but not limited to, multi-location businesses, franchise networks, corporate-wide updates, and emergency messaging.
Editing the Content Type of multiple Screens - #2
Troubleshooting
You can refer to the troubleshooting quick guides below to effectively resolve common content assignment issues.
Screen Is Blank -> Check that:
Screen Content is assigned.
A schedule contains active time rules.
You clicked Push to Screens.
The Screen (Player) is online.
“No Content Assigned to Player” Error Message -> This error appears when a Screen (Player) has no assigned Screen Content or Schedule. To resolve it:
Go to Screens.
Edit the affected Screen (Player).
Assign Screen Content.
Click Save & Push to this Screen.
If the issue persists, verify that the Screen is online.
Wrong Content Is Playing -> Possible causes:
A Schedule overrides Screen Content.
The current time falls under a different schedule rule.
The Screen is assigned to the wrong Playlist or Layout.
Review the assigned Schedule and confirm the active rule.
Content Was Updated, but the Screen Did Not Change
After editing a Playlist, Layout, Media file, or App, click Push to Screens to apply the update.
F.A.Q.s
Got questions? We’ve got answers! This section addresses common questions about the content assignment to Screens.
What happens if I assign a Schedule and also change Screen Content?
The Schedule takes priority during its active time slots. Outside those time slots, the Screen displays the assigned Screen Content.
Can I preview what a Screen (Player) will display before pushing?
Yes. You can preview Playlists, Layouts, and Schedules individually before assigning them. However, the Screen (Player) will not update until you push.
If I duplicate a Screen (Player), does it keep the same assigned content?
What happens if I delete a Playlist that is assigned to a Screen?
The Screen will no longer have valid content assigned and may display an error or remain blank until new content is assigned and pushed.
Does changing the timezone affect scheduled playback?
Yes. Schedules follow the Screen’s (Player's) timezone settings. If the timezone is incorrect, content may play at unexpected times.
Can I assign different schedules to different Screens?
Yes. Each Screen (Player) can have its own Schedule, allowing full flexibility across locations.
How can I quickly confirm what content a Screen is currently assigned to?
Go to the Screens page and check the Screen Content column. You can also open the Screen’s Edit panel to confirm its assigned Playlist, Layout, or Schedule.
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