How to Autostart the Digital Signage App Automatically?

Learn how to auto launch the EasySignage app when your device starts up. Set up autostart for Android, Windows, Tizen, and webOS displays.

Can I set the EasySignage app to start automatically when the device powers on?

Yes!
You can set your device to automatically launch the EasySignage app on startup whenever your device restarts or turns on ensuring your screens go live with your content without needing manual intervention.

 

How do I enable autostart on Android devices?

For Android-based digital signage players or TVs:

  • Go to screen settings.
  • Go to Apps.
  • Navigate to “Special app access”.
  • Go to “Display over other apps”.
  • Enable “Allow display over other apps” for the EasySignage app.
  • Restart your screen for the changes to take effect
  • Go to TV Settings > then Device Preferences.
  • Scroll to the bottom of the list and choose “Restart”

✅ The EasySignage app will now launch automatically after each reboot.

Do not use the remote control to restart your device, as it will only activate sleep mode. Instead, restart the device from the TV Settings.

 

How do I enable autostart on Windows-based players?

Create a shortcut for the EasySignage app in the Startup Folder.
The Startup folder contains shortcuts to every application that launches automatically when you sign in with your local Windows account.

To do this:

  • Create a shortcut to the EasySignage app after downloading it.
  • Copy the created shortcut from your desktop to the Startup Folder. The specific steps may vary based on your Windows version.

If you couldn’t locate or access the startup folder, please follow the below instructions:

  • Press the Windows + R keys on your keyboard. This is going to bring the Run Utility.
  • Type in %appdata% and press the Enter key on your keyboard. This will launch the File Explorer window.
  • Navigate to Microsoft → Windows → Start Menu → Programs → Startup.

 

How do I enable autostart on LG WebOS screens?

Autostart is usually handled via the installation settings during initial setup.
To make sure that the app is set as the default launcher.

  • Press the Settings button on your remote.
  • Go to EZ Setting > select “SI Server Setting”.
  • The “Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN)” should be enabled.
  • Set the “Application Launch Mode” to Local.
  • Choose Auto under “Launch Mode” or “App Launch Settings.”

 

How do I enable autostart on Samsung Tizen screens?

Autostart on Samsung SSSP is usually handled via the installation settings during initial setup where the EasySignage app is configured in the URL Launcher via MagicINFO in the Screen’s system menu.

 

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