From media management to remote control: A complete overview of all Beamcast features.
Images, videos, websites, and YouTube links – all in one central media library. Upload, tag, filter, done.
JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, GIF, MP4 (H.264), WebM (VP8/VP9). Automatic thumbnail generation for a quick overview.
Embed HTTP/HTTPS URLs and YouTube links directly as media. Display duration per playlist item individually configurable.
Upload multiple files at once – via drag & drop or file picker. Real-time progress indicator.
Tag your media and filter the library by type, tag, name, or upload date. All filters combinable and shareable via URL.
Preview images and videos directly in the admin interface. Thumbnails are generated automatically on the server.
Incompatible video formats are automatically converted to H.264 via FFmpeg – for maximum display compatibility.
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Define how your screen is divided: content zones, widgets, ticker – freely configurable with 9 widget types, directly in the browser.
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Arrange media via drag & drop, choose transitions, set display duration per item – and assign directly to a display, location, or group.
Arrange media in any order and sort by dragging. Individual display duration per item.
Default transition per playlist (Fade, Slide, Zoom, Ken Burns) – with the option to set an individual transition per media item.
Display a single item permanently (e.g. a menu image) until the next schedule takes over – no auto-advance.
Assign a playlist directly to a location or display group – or leave it valid company-wide.
Filter by name, type, or tag directly in the playlist editor – without changing the current playlist state.
Bundle displays from different locations and serve them the same playlist – with a clear priority rule for overlaps.
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Define down to the minute when which content appears on which display. Weekdays, times, validity period – all fully configurable.
Define individual time slots for each day of the week. Different playlists at different times.
Weekly overview of all active schedules – with color coding, priority indicators, and overlap detection.
Urgent content with highest priority (Emergency Override) instantly overrides all running playlists on all displays.
Set start and end dates for campaigns – they switch on and off automatically without manual intervention.
Assign schedules to individual displays, entire locations, or display groups – flexible to suit your needs.
The system automatically detects schedule conflicts and highlights overlaps in the calendar view.
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Manage all connected displays centrally and remotely. No on-site visit required.
Instant overview of which displays are online or offline. Last connection time always visible.
Start automatic screenshot refresh (5–30 sec. selectable). Pulsing LIVE badge and fullscreen view directly in the browser.
CPU, RAM, and disk space live in the admin panel. 7-day history as line charts including offline periods – with fullscreen modal.
Restart, shut down, toggle the screen on/off, or configure Wi-Fi – all remotely.
Rotation adjustable in 4 steps (0/90/180/270 degrees). Portrait mode is detected automatically – the playlist filter adapts.
Logs for the last 7 days per display – filterable by level (Debug / Info / Warning / Error) and paginated.
Media and playlists are cached locally. Playback continues uninterrupted during network outages – automatic sync after reconnection.
Client updates are managed via Beta/Stable channels. Test new versions first, then release to all – with rollback option.
New displays must be explicitly approved – no unknown device can simply log in.
Push Wi-Fi credentials directly from the admin interface. No manual login on the device required.
Create multiple branches and locations. Assign displays to a location and filter by location.
Bundle displays from different locations into groups and assign content collectively. Clear priority rules for overlaps.
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Enterprise-grade security without enterprise complexity.
TOTP-based MFA for all users. Google Authenticator, Authy, and all TOTP apps are supported.
Super Admin, Signage Admin, Reseller Admin, Company Admin, and User – each role sees and can do only what it should. Granular permissions at every level including impersonation.
Complete record of all actions: Who changed what, and when? Full audit trail for compliance.
Clear overview of used and available licenses per tenant. Resellers manage their own license pool for their customers.
Complete data isolation between tenants. Ideal for managed service providers and resellers.
All login attempts are logged – including IP address, browser, and success/failure.
Optional modules extend Beamcast with specialized features – individually activatable per tenant.
Display groups with clock-synchronized playback – all screens show exactly the same content at the same second, across locations.
Upload PPTX files – server-side conversion into individual slides via LibreOffice. Each slide becomes a separate media item for playlists.
Fullscreen slider with image/video background, text animations, buttons, and individual display duration per slide.
Interactive wayfinding and queue displays with button navigation. PIN protection, IP allowlist, and public URLs without login.
Real-time queue display with external API polling, visual design templates, and up to 4 columns. Ideal for government offices and medical practices.
Complete logging of which content played when on which display – for compliance verification and advertising client reporting.
Experience all features live – request a personal demo.