How to Display YouTube Videos on Digital Signage?

Learn how to play YouTube videos and playlists on your digital signage screens with EasySignage.

Can I display YouTube videos on digital signage?

Yes, EasySignage includes a built-in YouTube app that lets you display YouTube videos and playlists on your digital signage screens by linking your channel or video URLs.

 

How do I add a YouTube video to digital signage?

To show a YouTube video, copy the video link and add it through the YouTube app in the EasySignage dashboard.

  • Go to YouTube and choose the video you want to show.
  • Click on Share.
  • Click on Copy to copy the link.
  • Go to the Management Console .
  • Click on the layer where you will add YouTube.
  • If the layer has no media, the apps dialog will open. Otherwise, click on Add New.
  • Click on Google Apps.
  • Then click on YouTube.
  • Paste the link you just copied.
  • Enable caption if the shared video supports it.
  • Check or uncheck the mute box to mute or unmute the video.
  • Click on Save.

 

How do I display a YouTube playlist on my screens?

To display a YouTube playlist, select the desired playlist, copy its URL, and paste it into the designated field to run it on the screen.

  • Open the YouTube playlist you want to show.
  • Copy its URL.
  • Paste it into the designated field in the YouTube app.
  • The playlist begins playing automatically on the screen.

 

Do new videos added to a playlist play automatically?

Yes, any new video added to that YouTube playlist will also play automatically in the next loop, keeping your content fresh without any additional effort on your part.

 

Can you show captions and control audio on YouTube signage?

Yes, you can adjust captions and audio when setting up the video in the YouTube app.

  • Enable caption if the shared video supports it.
  • Check or uncheck the mute box to mute or unmute the video.

 

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