How to Add a News Ticker or RSS Feed to Digital Signage?

Learn how to add a scrolling news ticker or RSS feed to your digital signage screens with EasySignage.

How do I add an RSS feed to my digital signage screens?

You can display live content from any RSS feed on your screens using the RSS News app in the EasySignage Management Console.

To add an RSS feed:

  • Go to the RSS web page and copy the RSS feed URL, for example: jpl.nasa.gov/feeds/news/
  • Go to the Management Console
  • Click on the playlist, then the layer where you will add RSS
  • If the layer has no media, the apps dialog will open. Otherwise, click on Add New
  • Click on News Apps
  • Click on RSS
  • Paste the URL in the RSS URL box
  • Select a theme: Theme 1, Theme 2, or Images Only (Images Only shows images without the headline and description)
  • Select Headline color, Description color, and Background color
  • Choose the stories count (how many stories to get)
  • Wait for the stories to be processed, then use the arrows to navigate through them

 

How do I add a scrolling news ticker to digital signage?

Use the RSS Ticker app to create a live, scrolling news feed by pulling content from any RSS feed URL. This app can be used in a 1920x120 layer only.

To add an RSS ticker:

  • Go to the Management Console
  • Click on the playlist, then the 1920x120 layer where you want to add an RSS ticker
  • If the layer has no media, the apps dialog will open. Otherwise, click on Add New
  • Click on Text Tickers
  • Click on RSS ticker
  • Type in the RSS feed URL
  • Choose the number of stories
  • Choose the text color and background color for your ticker
  • Adjust the ticker speed: 1 is the slowest, 10 is the fastest
  • Choose your scroll direction (default is left to right)
  • Click on Save

 

Can I create a custom ticker with my own messages?

Yes, the Custom Ticker app lets you build a personalized feed by adding your own stories, updates, or announcements. This app can be used in a 1920x120 layer only.

To add a custom ticker:

  • Go to the Management Console
  • Click on the playlist, then the 1920x120 layer where you want to add a custom ticker
  • If the layer has no media, the apps dialog will open. Otherwise, click on Add New
  • Click on Text Tickers
  • Click on Custom ticker
  • Click on Edit, type in the stories, then click on Done
  • Choose the number of stories
  • Choose the text color and background color for your ticker
  • Add a digital clock
  • Adjust the ticker speed: 1 is the slowest, 10 is the fastest
  • Choose your scroll direction (default is left to right)
  • Click on Save

 

How do I display preset news feeds without a feed URL?

The News app lets you show live news from popular sources without needing to find an RSS URL yourself.

To add a preset news feed:

  • Go to the Management Console
  • Click on the playlist, then the layer where you will add the News app
  • If the layer has no media, the apps dialog will open. Otherwise, click on Add New
  • Click on News Apps
  • Click on one of the preset news apps
  • Choose a topic from the drop-down (news, sports, entertainment, countries, and more), which depends on each RSS provider
  • Select a theme
  • Select Headline color, Description color, and Background color
  • Choose the stories count (how many stories to get)
  • Click on Save
  • Wait for the stories to be processed, then use the arrows on the sides to navigate through them

 

Which layer size do I need for a news ticker?

The RSS Ticker and Custom Ticker apps can be used in a 1920x120 layer only, which is why they are designed as a thin, full-width scrolling band across your screen.

  • The RSS News and preset News apps can be added to a standard layer
  • The RSS Ticker and Custom Ticker apps require a 1920x120 layer

 

What is the difference between an RSS feed, a news ticker, and the News app?

Each app displays news differently depending on the layout and source you need.

  • RSS News app: shows full news stories with headlines, descriptions, and images from any RSS feed URL you provide
  • RSS Ticker app: shows a scrolling text feed pulled from any RSS feed URL, in a 1920x120 layer
  • Custom Ticker app: shows a scrolling text feed built from your own stories and announcements, in a 1920x120 layer
  • News app: shows live news from preset popular sources without needing a feed URL

 

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