Playlists
Build dynamic playlists with flexible rotation, durations, and transitions.
Creating a Playlist
Navigate to Dashboard → Playlists and click "Create Playlist".
- Give your playlist a descriptive name
- Click "Add Content" to browse your content library
- Select one or more items — images, videos, widgets, or documents
- Arrange items using drag-and-drop to set playback order
- Set the duration for each item (how long it displays on screen)
- Choose a rotation mode and configure transitions
- Click "Publish" when ready
Rotation Modes
StreamSign supports three rotation modes that control how content cycles through the playlist:
Sequential
Content plays in the exact order listed. After the last item, it loops back to the first. Use for ordered presentations or step-by-step messaging.
Shuffle
Content plays in random order. Every item plays once before the cycle repeats. Use for varied, dynamic displays that don't feel repetitive.
Weighted
Assign a weight (priority) to each item. Higher-weight items play more frequently. Use for prioritizing certain content (e.g., promotions) while still showing other items.
Duration & Transitions
Each content item in a playlist has its own duration setting (in seconds). For video content, you can set the duration to match the video length or specify a custom duration.
Transitions control how content switches between items. Options include cut (instant), fade, slide, and dissolve. Transition duration is configurable.
Draft & Published States
Playlists have two states:
- Draft: The playlist is being edited and is not visible to players. Use this to prepare content before it goes live.
- Published: The playlist is live and available for scheduling. Any changes to a published playlist take effect immediately on connected players.
Tip: If your organization uses approval workflows, published playlists may require approval before they are deployed to players.
Managing Playlists
- Edit: Click on any playlist to modify content, order, or settings
- Duplicate: Clone a playlist to use as a starting point for a new one
- Delete: Remove a playlist (it will be removed from any active schedules)
- Preview: View a real-time preview of how the playlist will appear on screen