Digital signage questions, answered
The practical questions teams ask before rolling out screens — hardware, offline behaviour, update speed and menu boards. Still deciding? Compare pricing, browse solutions by industry, or talk to us.
Common questions about digital signage software
What is digital signage software?
Digital signage software lets you remotely manage, schedule and display content — images, video, menus and live data — on screens from a central cloud dashboard. DigiSignWall does exactly that across unlimited displays.
What hardware do I need for digital signage?
Any modern TV or display plus a lightweight player — an Android media stick, an Electron mini-PC or a compatible smart screen. The DigiSignWall player pairs with a simple on-screen code, so no specialist installer is required.
Can I manage screens in multiple locations?
Yes. DigiSignWall is multi-tenant and location-aware, so you can group screens by site and push content to a single screen, a group, or your whole network in real time.
Does DigiSignWall support digital menu boards?
Yes. You can build time-based menus with live pricing, auto-hide sold-out items, and integrate with your POS so prices and availability update automatically.
Is there a free digital signage plan?
Yes — start free with one screen and the core CMS features, with no credit card required. You can upgrade as you add more screens.
How quickly does content reach my screens?
Content is delivered over WebSocket and MQTT, so an edit typically appears on every connected player in under a second. Each player acknowledges delivery, so you can confirm what is actually on screen.
Does digital signage work offline?
Yes. Each player caches its playlist locally, so if the internet drops the screen keeps playing the last content it received rather than going blank. When the connection returns it syncs any changes automatically. This matters most for retail and transport sites where connectivity is unreliable.
Can I run digital signage on a Raspberry Pi or Fire TV?
Yes. The player runs on Raspberry Pi 4 and 5, Amazon Fire TV Stick and Cube, Android TV boxes and sticks, smart TVs with a browser, and Windows or macOS machines. Because it is hardware-agnostic you can reuse devices you already own instead of buying proprietary media players.
How much does digital signage software cost?
DigiSignWall starts free for a single screen with no credit card. Paid plans scale with the number of screens you run, and every plan includes the CMS, scheduling and real-time publishing. See the pricing page for current per-screen costs and the AI assistant allowance.
Can I use digital signage for a kiosk or wayfinding screen?
Yes. Touch-enabled kiosks, building directories and wayfinding totems are all supported through the same player and layout editor. You can build interactive zones and update maps or directories centrally without visiting the kiosk.
Do you support proof of play reporting?
Yes. Each player acknowledges delivery and reports what actually played, so you can produce proof-of-play evidence for advertisers or for internal compliance. Impressions, screen uptime and playback history are all available in the analytics dashboard.
Can multiple people manage the screens?
Yes. You can invite team members and assign role-based permissions, so a store manager can update their own location while head office keeps control of brand templates and network-wide campaigns. Every plan includes user management, with seat counts set by your plan.