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Managing Devices in Screens

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Asha George
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Register the devices in your office lounge, reception, or cafeteria with the Device Management feature in Screens. The Screens Device Management page helps you securely display news and content on these devices with the help of a unique code.

This page shows an overview of all devices, their current connection status, and which slideshows are being displayed on which device. This ensures a clear overview and that the relevant content is displayed on each device at any given time.

Device Status

The device is connected when the slideshow is open, linked, and playing. This means there is communication between the browser and the Studio. Hovering over the connection status will provide you information on when the status of the device last changed.


When you close the browser tab or the link is no longer playing on the browser, the device is disconnected. Disconnection can happen when it is:

  • Partially disconnected: The device will show as Disconnected when a slideshow link is not opened on a device for more than two hours. When you reopen the slideshow on the device within seven days the status changes to Connected.
  • Fully disconnected: The device will show as Disconnected when a slideshow link is not opened on a device for more than seven days. This could happen if there is something wrong with the device or a problem with the internet connection. After seven days, the device pin code will display after reopening the slideshow player.

Configuring a Device

You can easily connect, rename, or remove a device from the Screens Device Management page.

Connecting a Device

Connect your device to the Studio to display your slideshow.

  1. In the Studio, navigate to Screens > Device Management.
    The Device Management page opens.
  2. Click Connect Device.

    The Connect Device page opens and a URL displays.
  3. Open the URL on the device you want to connect.
    A verification code displays.
  4. On the Connect Device page in the Studio, paste or add the verification code.
  5. Click the blue arrow.

You have successfully connected a device to Screens. A device name was randomly generated, you can rename your device right away, or follow the steps below. You can now link a slideshow to this device.

Renaming a Device

You can rename the device to make it easier to locate on the Screens Device Management page.

  1. In the Studio, navigate to Screens > Device Management.
    The Device Management page opens.
  2. Search, filter, or sort to find the device you want to rename.
  3. Under Action, click the three dots to open the action menu.
  4. Click Rename.
    The Rename Device dialog opens.
  5. In the Device Name field, add a relevant name.
  6. Click Rename.

You have successfully renamed the device. You can rename the device again at any time. You can now link a slideshow to this device.

Removing a Device

You can remove a device that is no longer in use.

  1. In the Studio, navigate to Screens > Device Management.
    The Device Management page opens.
  2. Search, filter, or sort to find the device you want to remove.
  3. Under Action, click the three dots to open the action menu.
  4. Click Remove.
    The confirmation dialog opens.
  5. Click Remove.

You have successfully removed the device. You can connect the device again at any time.

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