Show a Playlist¶
This guide walks you through creating a playlist — a sequence of media items that play in rotation, such as an image slideshow.
Steps¶
1. Create a Playlist¶
- Navigate to Library > Playlists from the main menu
- Click Add Playlist
- Enter a Name for your playlist
- Select a Folder for organization
- Click Save to open the Playlist Editor
2. Add Media Items¶
In the Playlist Editor:
- Open the Library Search panel
- Browse or search for media files
- Drag and drop items onto the timeline to add them
- Reorder items by dragging them within the timeline
- Click on any item to configure its duration and properties
Tip
You can also add widgets like Text, Clock, Weather, and more to your playlist — not just images and videos.
3. Configure Playback¶
For each item in the playlist:
- Duration - How long each item displays (in seconds)
- Transitions - Optional entry/exit effects between items
- Expiry Dates - Set start/end dates for individual items
4. Schedule the Playlist¶
- Navigate to Schedule from the main menu
- Click Add Event
- Select Playlist as the event type
- Choose your playlist
- Select target Display(s)
- Set the schedule timing
- Complete the wizard
Dynamic Playlists¶
Enable Dynamic media assignment to automatically populate your playlist based on criteria:
- Media files matching specific tags or names are auto-included
- New files added to the Library that match the criteria are automatically added
- No manual updates needed — the playlist stays current
Info
Dynamic playlists are ideal for use cases like digital menu boards, news feeds, or photo galleries that update frequently.
Next Steps¶
- Playlists Reference - Full playlist documentation
- Scheduling - Advanced scheduling options