Add a website or stream by link
How to show a web page, a video stream or a file by direct link on screen without uploading it to the media library.
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Open «Playlists» and enter the playlistA set of files with a playback schedule that is assigned to screens or networks., for example «Latte promo».
The content blockPlaylist type that occupies a continuous time block in which files play in sections. with the add-file buttons is at the bottom.
Click «Add media from URL».
A dialog with a «URL» field and a «Duration» field opens.
Paste the link into the «URL» field.
Set «Duration» in seconds, how long to show this content per appearance.
Click «Add» and save the playlistA set of files with a playback schedule that is assigned to screens or networks..
The link appears in the playlistA set of files with a playback schedule that is assigned to screens or networks. content list next to the files.
If it did not work
Symptom | What to do |
|---|---|
Message «Enter a valid URL» | The link must start with https:// and lead straight to the page or file, for example https://example.com/video.mp4 |
White page on the screenA device running the Advision player that shows content; the cabinet calls it a media device. | The site blocks embedding or requires login. Ask the site ownerRole with full access to the cabinet, including members and tokens. to allow it, or take a screenshot of the page and upload it as an image |
The stream does not play, files do | Check that the link opens in a browser on any computer without login; the screenA device running the Advision player that shows content; the cabinet calls it a media device. must be able to reach that domain |
The screenA device running the Advision player that shows content; the cabinet calls it a media device. did not update | Wait for sync or see stale content |
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