How to Automatically Schedule Food Menus on Digital Signage

How to Automatically Schedule Food Menus on Digital Signage

 

Running a restaurant or coffee shop is already a full-time job. Between preparing meals, serving hungry customers, and managing staff, it can be difficult to find time to manually update menus on your digital screens.

We understand how tough it can be! But, what if we told you that you can now automate your food menu displays throughout the day without lifting a finger?

EasySignage has rolled out a super handy feature called Media Lifetime Scheduler, which allows you to automatically schedule daily menus like breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus on your digital signage screens like a pro.

Let’s break it down and explore how you can use this smart feature, which is designed to make your life easier.

 

Meet Media Lifetime: Your Food Menu Scheduler 🕒

Let’s say you run a coffee shop. Imagine this:

  • 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM ☀️ → Display breakfast menu: croissants, bagels, coffee combos

  • 11:01 AM – 3:00 PM 🥪 → Switch to lunch: paninis, salads, soup of the day

  • 3:01 PM – 9:00 PM 🍕 → Time for dinner: pizzas, pasta, and hearty meals

Each menu displays exactly when it’s needed and disappears once its time is up.

All food menus are displayed automatically on your digital signage without touching a thing. That’s exactly what Media Lifetime does.

The Media Lifetime scheduler is a feature in EasySignage that lets you set specific start and end times for your media content like images, videos, or any design in your playlist, with just a few clicks. This means your menus will change automatically and on time, every time—no manual updates, no outdated specials, just smooth and seamless transitions.

With automated scheduling, you save time and avoid manual updates or menu mix-ups! Your screens always display the correct menu at the right times. Timely promotions drive more upsells, and once you set it up, it runs automatically every day or on specific days you choose.

 

 

How to Set Up the Media Lifetime Scheduler

  1. Log in to your EasySignage account.
  2. Go to your Playlist.
  3. Add your food menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
  4. Click on the Media Lifetime option for each menu to edit.

 

Media Lifetime Schedular

 

  1. Set the start and end times for each menu (e.g., 7 AM to 11 AM for breakfast).
  2. Set a weekly schedule for the menu to display on the screen. You can set different timings for each day of the week.
  3. Repeat for the lunch and dinner menus.
  4. Click Save, Publish, and you’re done!

Now your screens will automatically switch menus based on the time of day.

👉 Read the full help guide on Media Lifetime

 

Top Menu Design Apps for Digital Signage That Work with EasySignage

Not a designer? That’s okay! If you run a cozy café or a restaurant chain with daily promotions, EasySignage can help you manage all types of menu content. It works seamlessly with many menu creation tools. You can easily design stunning menus using the apps already integrated into the platform:

  • DSMenu App: Great for designing daily specials or themed menus.

  • Dynamic Canva App: Use your Canva account to create beautiful, branded menus.

  • PosterMyWall App: Choose from thousands of professional templates

  • MustHaveMenus App: Specifically designed for food businesses with ready-to-use restaurant layouts.

Create your menus in any of these apps, copy the shareable link, and add it to your playlist. Then, schedule it using the Media Lifetime feature. That’s it! Your gorgeous menu is now part of your scheduled playlist.

And the best part, updates are automatic. Any changes you make to your menus will appear on your screens without the need to manually re-upload the link or sync content. You can even set how often updates refresh, keeping your content accurate and up to date with the latest designs.

You can also use these integrated apps withing EasySignage:

  • Dynamic Google Sheets: Update your digital menu in real time by simply editing your Google Sheet!

  • Canva App: Create menus in the Canva app and display them on your screens without leaving the platform.

  • Media Library: Already have a menu design ready? You can also upload any pre-made menu image directly into EasySignage. Just add the image to your media library, place it in a playlist, and schedule it like any other content. This feature is perfect for when you’re working with printed designs, external graphic designers, or using static promotional flyers.

 

Ready to Serve Smarter Menus?

The Media Lifetime scheduler is a game-changer for any food business that uses digital signage.

Your customers are hungry, your team is busy, your menus shouldn’t need babysitting. With EasySignage’s Media Lifetime scheduler, your digital menu boards run themselves, serving up the right dishes at the right time with zero hassle.
Pair that with menu apps like DSMenu, Canva, PosterMyWall, and MustHaveMenus, and your restaurant will look like it has its own marketing team (even if it’s just you with a latte in hand ☕).

🖥️ Start scheduling your menus today and showcase the best version of your brand—all day, every day.