Data Widgets¶
Data Widgets display dynamic, real-time information on your layouts such as weather, news, stocks, and data from external sources.
Overview¶
Unlike static media (images, videos), data widgets fetch and display live information. They update automatically based on their configured refresh interval.
Available Data Widgets¶
| Widget | Description |
|---|---|
| Weather | Current conditions and forecasts |
| Clock | Digital or analog time display |
| Ticker | Scrolling text from RSS feeds or datasets |
| Calendar | Events from iCal/ICS feeds |
| Currencies | Live exchange rates |
| Stocks | Stock market data |
| DataSet | Custom data from SignageLab DataSets |
| World Clock | Multiple timezone displays |
| Countdown | Timer counting down to a date |
Adding Data Widgets¶
- In the Layout Editor, open the Toolbox
- Browse the Widgets section
- Drag a data widget onto the canvas
- Configure the widget in the Properties Panel
Configuration¶
Each data widget has specific configuration options:
- Data source - Where to fetch data from (URL, API key, DataSet, etc.)
- Appearance - Styling, colors, fonts, and layout
- Duration - How long the widget displays before cycling
- Update interval - How frequently data refreshes
Info
Some data widgets require external service configuration (API keys, feed URLs). These are set up in the widget's Properties Panel.
Styling¶
Data widgets support customization through:
- Built-in style presets
- Custom CSS overrides
- Template-based rendering for advanced control