How does digital signage work?

Digital signage functions by transmitting content from a cloud-based dashboard to one or more TVs, which enables you to update your displays remotely without having to touch the screen; rather than printing posters or manually switching the USB drive, you just need to upload your content, select when it should be played, and Nimbus808 will automatically send it to your TV.

If you are putting up restaurant menus, retail promotions, employee announcements, or information for a waiting room, the procedure is quick, easy, and fully automated.

What do you need to get started?

Most digital signage systems only require three components:

1. A TV or display

This is the screen your customers, employees, or visitors will see. It can be:

• An existing consumer TV
• A Samsung or LG Smart TV
• A commercial digital signage display
• A touchscreen display

Many small businesses simply use the TV they already own.

2. A media player

The media player is what connects your TV to the Nimbus808 platform. Depending on your setup, this can be:

• Amazon Fire TV Stick
• Android TV device
• Built-in Smart TV app (on supported devices)
• Dedicated commercial media player

The media player downloads your content and displays it on the screen.

3. Digital signage software

This is where everything comes together.

With Nimbus808, you simply:

• Upload images and videos
• Create playlists
• Schedule when content should play
• Assign content to one or multiple screens
• Publish updates remotely

Once you click Publish, your displays automatically update, whether they’re in the next room or across the country.

How does the process work?

Here’s how digital signage works with Nimbus808:

1. Create or upload your content from your computer.
2. Organize your content into playlists.
3. Schedule when you want each playlist to play.
4. Publish your content to one or more displays.
5. Nimbus808 automatically delivers the content to your TV over the internet.

After your media player downloads the content, it continues playing according to your schedule. If your internet connection is temporarily interrupted, previously downloaded content can continue playing until the connection is restored.

Why use cloud-based digital signage?

Cloud-based digital signage gives you the flexibility to update your displays from anywhere. Instead of visiting each TV with a USB drive, you can make changes in minutes using an internet-connected computer.

This is especially valuable for businesses with multiple locations or displays, helping ensure every screen stays current with the latest promotions, menus, announcements, or events.

With Nimbus808, getting started is simple. If you already have a TV, you can pair it with an affordable Fire TV Stick or Android TV device, start with a Free Trial, and continue for just $9/month for your first display and only $5/month for each additional display.