Digital signage is an effective way to communicate with customers and employees, and Fire Sticks are a great way to get digital signage up and running. You can easily send content from your mobile device or laptop to just about any screen that has an HDMI port with Fire TV.
If you are looking for cost effective TV digital signage, Amazon Fire TV for digital signage is a great option. You can remotely control any number of Fire TVs all from one place with Display NOW Manager. Fire TV is available as a streaming stick or integrated into new TVs if you lack screens.
These streaming sticks can be connected to any TV with an HDMI input, quickly turning it into an electronic sign. You don’t need expensive screens or hardware anymore.
There are a variety of options available:
Fire TV Stick Lite
Fire TV Stick HD
Fire TV Stick 4K - recommended (if you have a screen already)
Fire TV built-in - recommended (if you don't have a screen yet)
Our software adapts your media to the device, but we suggest choosing the 4K Fire TV stick, as it is more powerful than other options and performs better overall. The Lite version is good for showing basic content (like images).
We’ve created digital signage media player software that gets installed on Fire TV from the Amazon App Store. Our app is free and all you need is an Amazon account to download it. The setup process is as easy as 1-2-3...
What You Need
To use Fire TV for digital signage, you will need the following:
A Wi-Fi network (our player has an offline mode in the even the internet goes out)
An Amazon Account
A nearby electrical outlet
A laptop, tablet or smart phone with a web browser
One of the devices listed below in Step 1
Step 2: Download and install the Display NOW Digital Signage Player App
Display NOW Digital Signage Player App
Install the app on a compatible device of your choice. Pair the player with manager.displaynow.io so you can show media manage it from anywhere.
Set it up and forget about it.
Easily update content from anywhere, on any device.
Scale to any number of screens.
Step 3: Pair the player app with Digital Signage Manager
Once your player is paired, it's time to add media to show on your screens.
Digital Signage Manager works on desktop and mobile devices so you can manage your screens from anywhere.
Why Use Fire TV For Digital Signage?
Using Fire TV for digital signage offers several advantages over other methods of displaying content on screens or monitors:
It’s easy to set up – just plug in the device and follow a few simple steps in order to get started streaming content from any compatible mobile device or laptop computer.
It’s cost effective – compared to other methods of displaying content on screens or monitors such as LED signs or LCD panels, using a Chromecast is much more affordable since it only requires one initial purchase of the hardware itself (no recurring fees).
It’s versatile – not only can you stream content from any compatible mobile device or laptop computer but also access popular streaming services like Netflix and YouTube directly through the Chrome browser on any supported platform (Android/iOS/Windows).
Conclusion
Fire TV is an excellent choice for digital signage applications due its ease of setup, cost effectiveness and versatility. With just a few simple steps you can be up and running in no time! As always, we’re here to help you make a decision should you need our help. Reach out and we’d be happy to advise.