Commands

Send commands to player devices from the CMS for remote management and control.

Overview

Commands allow you to remotely control display hardware and the player application, such as rebooting devices, adjusting volume, or switching inputs.

Predefined Commands

1. Navigate to Displays > Commands
2. View or add available commands

Sending Commands

To a Single Display

1. Go to the Displays grid
2. Open the display's row menu
3. Select Send Command
4. Choose the command to send
5. The command executes on the next player sync

Via Schedule

Commands can be scheduled:

1. Create a schedule event with type Command
2. Select the command
3. Assign to displays
4. Set the timing

Common Commands

Command	Description
Reboot	Restart the player device
Screenshot	Capture the current screen
Restart Player	Restart only the player app
Volume Up/Down	Adjust audio volume
HDMI Input	Switch input source

Custom Commands

Administrators can create custom shell commands:

1. Go to Displays > Commands
2. Click Add Command
3. Configure:
   • Name - Command name
   • Command String - Shell command to execute
   • Validation - Expected response

Warning

Custom shell commands execute on the player device with the player's permissions. Test thoroughly before deploying.