piSignage

What is piSignage?

piSignage is a do‑it‑yourself digital signage solution centered on Raspberry Pi and other compact Linux/Chrome hardware. Whether opting for the cloud‑hosted service or self‑hosting via the open‑source server, users design content playlists, assign screen groups, and deploy playback remotely. It supports full HD visuals and smooth streaming - even on limited bandwidth.

What are the advantages of piSignage?

• Cost-effective platform: One‑time or minimal licensing per player, with two free managed licenses and optional self-host deployment.
• Reliable offline playback: Automatic content caching with progressive download and WebSocket sync means screens continue even offline.
• Powerful scheduling & playlist control: Offers fallback content, emergency overrides, sequential ad insertion, group-level timing and TV on/off scheduling.
•  Extensible & open: Users can self‑host, white‑label, integrate via REST API, use custom layouts, and embed shell or serial commands.
• Lightweight yet capable: Tailored for Pi’s hardware, the player supports multiple playback zones (up to 6), HD video, tickers, RSS, HTML, and stream content.

What are the general functions of piSignage?

• Player software for Raspberry Pi (various models), Intel NUC, Android TV, and Chrome OS.
• Strong content support: MP4 (auto‑transcoded), streaming (YouTube, RTSP, RTMP), MP3, images, RSS, PDFs, and HTML/ZIP packages.
• Multi-zone layouts (1–3 zones, customizable up to 6), ticker, logo, and clock overlays.
• Playlist types include standard, ad‑insertion, emergency override, and TV_OFF utility.
• Offline resilience with progressive downloads and fallback rules.
• Player management via hosted dashboard or local webUI, with remote shell access and device state monitoring.
• REST API with Swagger, allowing custom integrations, automation, and extended workflows.