Using TVs and Monitors with Yodeck
Define an Advanced, Custom and a 4K Resolution for the RPi 3B+
If you want to display 4K content (images/videos), we strongly recommend using an RPi 4B (2GB or more) and avoid following the below guide. The RPi 4B natively supports 4K resolution without any extra configuration. The only thing you have to do is ...
Can I connect the RPi directly to RCA?
This option is available only in RPi 3B. For RPi 4, please follow this guide. It is perfectly possible to connect the RPi directly to RCA. To get the composite output, you need a special cable (https://www.adafruit.com/product/2881) - this is not a ...
Can I use the Composite output instead of the HDMI?
Yes you can! For RPi 4, please follow the below steps. You can make use of the composite (analog) video format on Raspberry Pi 4 by plugging an RCA cable to the audio-jack port. Beyond that, you will also have to type the following settings in the ...
Does Yodeck support outdoor LED billboards?
Yes. We have already deployed hundreds of production-grade LED billboards using Yodeck! This way, customers have a great way to manage their content on really weird resolutions, while using the same system for both normal Digital Signage screens and ...
Changing the screen resolution
The Yodeck Player (based on Raspberry Pi) automatically detects on start-up the "preferred" resolution of the connected monitor (usually, its native resolution). Sometimes, the resolution might not be detected properly. This might happen if you power ...
Can I use an HDMI-to-VGA adapter for VGA monitors?
Yes you can. But be careful! First, you have to use an active adapter. That is, an adapter that converts the digital signal of HDMI to an analog signal of VGA. Second, your HDMI-VGA adapter needs to be externally powered. We have conducted tests with ...
Audio does not work, I have no sound from videos
If you have a Yodeck Player (or a Raspberry Pi), then probably your Player thinks your monitor does not support audio. Sound is sent to the analog mini-jack instead. First, make sure that you check the following: Your monitor does support sound. PC ...
What is better to use with Yodeck, a PC monitor or a TV set?
Let's see some pros and cons! TV Sets Pros TVs come in large sizes. It is relatively cheap to get a 32"-55" sized TV set. Almost all TVs have HDMI inputs, so it is easy to connect them to a Yodeck Playbox (or any other type of player). TVs also have ...
What TVs or monitors does Yodeck support?
Yodeck supports any type of monitor, of any resolution (Full-HD, HD-Ready, or any other). The service was designed based on the primary resolution of 1920x1080 (dubbed “Full HD” or “1080p” in the TV industry). The content is automatically adapted ...