Apps are small applications that display helpful information like a Ticker (RSS feed or scrolling text), Rich text (static text), weather display, clock, and more.
Quick How-to Video
Apps Page Overview
The Apps page is divided into two tabs, located at the top-left part of the page:
My apps: Displays in a list all apps that have already been created in your Yodeck account. From here, you can manage, edit, duplicate, move, or delete existing apps.
Discover apps: Allows you to browse the full Apps Gallery, which includes more than 90 available apps across multiple categories.
By default, the page opens in the My apps tab.
To create a new app, you can either:
Click the green Create App button in the My apps tab, or
Navigate directly to the Discover apps tab.
Both actions will take you to the Apps Gallery, where you can select and configure an app.
"My apps" tab
"Discover apps" tab
Creating an App
To create a new app:
Go to the Apps section.
You can either click the "Create App" button in the My apps tab or select the Discover apps tab, then browse or search for available apps.
The app categories are also available as a handy filtration tool during app browsing.
Afterwards, click on the app card you want to use.
Configure the app settings as needed.
Click Save.
✅Once saved, the app will appear in the My apps tab, where you can manage it.
ℹ️Please check the corresponding app categories on the platform and in our documentation menu for more information.
Browsing the Apps' Gallery
The Discover apps tab gives you access to the complete Apps Gallery, with over 90 apps available. To help you quickly find what you need, the gallery includes multiple app categories and filtering options, such as sorting apps by name and popularity. Dive into our enhanced App Gallery tailored just for you:
Recently Used: See your recently used apps under 'Recently Used'.
Featured: Explore the trending apps of the platform.
Most popular: Discover the leading apps of your industry.
New Chip: Spot our freshly released apps marked with a 'New' chip.
Filters & Search: Check our improved categorization and search capability optimized for seamless navigation.
Apps' Gallery page
ℹ️You can scroll through the gallery or use categories, filters, and the search bar to narrow down results.
Searching the Apps Gallery
At the upper center of the Discover apps tab, you will find the smart search bar.
App's Gallery smart search bar
This search bar feature includes search history memory:
Clicking inside the search bar displays your previous searches.
Selecting a past search instantly applies it again.
Search history is stored at the account level.
You can clear your search history, individually, at any time.
ℹ️The search functions alongside category filters, enabling quick and efficient result refinement.
Apps' Gallery Categories
In the Discover apps tab, apps are organized into the following categories:
App Categories list
Weather: Hourly Weather, Current Weather, Daily Weather, National Weather Alerts, and more.
Time: Counter up/down, Date & Time, Analog Clock, World Clock, and more.
General: Ticker, Birthday Notification, Google Slides, Player Basic Info, Online Slideshow, WikiQuotes, WiFi Share, DSMenu, QR code, Embed Widget, Google Traffic, PosterMyWall, Rich Text, TV Source, and more.
News: Al Jazeera, CNN, ESPN, Google Alerts, Custom RSS, BBC, Google News, Fox News, CBC News, New York Times, The Guardian, CTV, Wall Street Journal, Yahoo!, Sky News, and more.
Social Media: Facebook User Feed, Facebook Page Feed, Walls.io , Twitter, Taggbox Display, Instagram Profile Widget, LinkedIn, and more.
Calendars: Monthly Calendar, Calendar Events Feed, Daily/Weekly Calendar, Google Calendar, and more.
Dashboard: Looker Studio, SmartSheet, Airtable, Asana, Tableau, Google Analytics, Trello, Power BI, Zoho, Baremetrics, Grafana, Jira, and more.
Business Tools: Zoom Rooms, Canva, Notion, Qube, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Teams Channels, Rooms, Viva Engage, and more.
Custom Apps: Create HTML app, Create Web app.
Interactivity: Interactive Kiosk, Interactive Library, Interactive Playlist.
ℹ️More app categories will be introduced in the future!
Managing Apps
In the My apps tab, you can see a list of the Apps currently created in your Yodeck account. The app information is organized in the following columns:
The Name of the app, along with a Preview (thumbnail),
The Timestamp (date and time) that the app was modified for the last time,
The Workspace (for accounts in the Enterprise plan) that the app belongs,
and the Actions column.
⚙️If you click on the three dots icon in the Actions column, you will be presented with a list of actions to apply to your apps. Click on each tab below to see a short description.
Change the details of an app by clicking the ”Edit” button.
Here, you can substitute the actual app, which will be changed wherever used.
Check out the “Creating an App” section for more details.
Create an exact copy of the app with a new name.
You can move apps to folders and/or other Workspaces (for accounts in the Enterprise plan).
Delete the app.
Additional Control Settings
In the My apps tab, you can use the search box located at the top-left corner to quickly find apps. You can search by, Name, Date, Workspace, and Tag.
Bulk Actions | Folders | Listing Options |
You can select one or more apps by clicking the checkbox next to their thumbnail. | At the top-right corner, click + Add Folder to create a folder. | You can adjust the listing view and refresh the page as needed. |
F.A.Q.s
Got questions? We’ve got answers! This section addresses common questions about the My Apps list and the App Gallery.
Can I organize my apps into folders?
Yes. You can create folders using the + Add Folder button. Folders are global and can help you organize apps alongside other media types.
What is the difference between duplicating an app and creating a new one?
Duplicating an app copies all its existing settings and configuration, allowing you to make small adjustments without starting from scratch.
Creating a new app starts a fresh configuration using the default template of that app type.
If I update an app that is already used in multiple playlists, do I need to update each playlist manually?
No. Apps are reusable components. When you edit and save an app from the My apps tab, the updated version is automatically reflected in every playlist and screen where that app is used.
What happens if an app used in a playlist is deleted from My apps?
If an app is deleted, it will no longer be available in playlists where it was used. It is recommended to review active playlists before deleting apps.
Is the smart search bar in the "Discover apps" tab case-sensitive?
No. The search function is not case-sensitive. You can type in uppercase or lowercase letters and receive the same results.
Are newly released apps automatically added to my My apps list?
No. Newly released apps appear in the Discover apps tab and are marked with a “New” chip. They are added to My apps only after you create them.
Does the order of apps in My apps affect how they appear on screens?
No. The listing order in My apps is for management purposes only. Screen display order is controlled by playlists.
Do changes to an app update automatically on all screens where it is used?
Yes. When you edit and save an app, the changes are applied everywhere the app is currently used.
Is there a limit to how many apps I can create?
No. There is no limit to the number of apps you can create on any plan.
Are there different apps available for different paid plans?
Yes, there are certain apps that are only available to Premium and/or Enterprise plans. To create and use those apps, you will have to be on those paid plans.
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