Transform Any Screen Into a Smart Digital Billboard
Manage unlimited screens remotely. Upload videos, images, YouTube content. AI-powered scheduling. Works on Android TV boxes and Raspberry Pi.
Up and Running in 4 Simple Steps
No technician needed. No complicated setup. Just download, pair, and play.
Install
Download and install our free player app on any Android TV box or Smart TV
Connect
Enter your panel URL. The app generates a unique pairing code displayed on screen
Pair
Open your dashboard, enter the pairing code. Your screen is now connected and ready
Play
Upload content, create playlists, set schedules. Content downloads automatically and plays locally
How The System Works
A robust cloud-to-device pipeline that ensures your content plays reliably, even offline.
Admin Dashboard
- Upload Content
- Create Playlists
- Monitor Devices
- Set Schedules
Cloud Server
- Store & Sync
- Smart Heartbeat
- Push Commands
- OTA Updates
Android Player
- Download & Play
- Offline Playback
- Auto-Update
- Report Status
Turn Multiple Screens Into
One Giant Display
Video Wall lets you span a single video or image across 2, 4, 9 or more physical screens. Design the layout in the panel, assign each device to its position, and the player app does the rest — automatically.
Example: 2×2 Video Wall (4 screens)
Design in the Panel
Go to Video Walls → New Video Wall. Choose your grid: 2×1, 2×2, 3×1, 4×2 — up to 20×20. The visual grid designer shows you exactly how the wall looks.
Assign Devices to Cells
Drag each device from the pool and drop it onto its cell in the grid — or click a cell to assign from a dropdown. Each cell shows the device's online/offline status live.
The App Does the Rest
Each player app receives its position (col, row) via heartbeat. It automatically scales the video to full wall size and crops to show only its portion — no device-side configuration needed.
Monitor with Screenshot View
Click the 📷 Screenshots button to see a live composite image from all screens in the wall — a virtual view of how the whole wall looks right now.
Supported Grid Configurations
Visual Grid Designer
Drag devices from a pool and drop them onto grid cells. See real-time online/offline status with color-coded borders — green for online, gray for offline.
Automatic Content Scaling
The Android app resizes the video/image to fill the entire wall dimension, then offsets by its cell position. Works for videos, images, streams, YouTube, and web pages.
Live Screenshot Composite
Click the 📷 button to fetch screenshots from all assigned screens and display them in a virtual composite grid — see exactly what your wall looks like right now.
Wall-Level Status Dashboard
Each wall shows an "X/Y online" status badge that turns green when all screens are live, yellow when partially online, and red when all are offline.
Duplicate & Reuse Layouts
Clone any wall configuration with one click. Useful when deploying the same wall setup across multiple locations — keeps layout settings, just re-assign devices.
Playlist Per Wall
Assign a shared playlist directly to a wall. Each device in the wall plays in sync, showing its correct portion. No need to configure every device individually.
Perfect For
Retail Stores
Giant promotional display across a shop front or feature wall. All screens play as one seamless video.
Airports & Transit
Information boards and wayfinding displays covering entire walls in terminals and stations.
Events & Venues
Concert backdrops, esports stages, and conference walls with synchronized video and live feeds.
Hotels & Lobbies
Stunning entrance displays and ambient branding walls that span an entire reception area.
No credit card required · 14-day free trial
What's New in AdCast
Latest updates and improvements to the platform and Android player app.
v3.2.1
March 2026- + Encrypted device storage for enhanced security
- + Battery level monitoring & charging status reporting
- + Remote screen brightness control
- + HDMI-CEC support for TV power control
- + Auto-screenshots every 15 minutes for Live Screens
- + Offline content queue with automatic sync recovery
- + Content approval workflow with bulk approve/reject
- + Device health score dashboard with real-time monitoring
- + Schedule conflict detection with visual warnings
- + Playlist preview simulator — test playlists in your browser
- + Content analytics heatmap (plays by hour × day)
- + Dark/light mode toggle + keyboard shortcuts (?/Ctrl+U/Ctrl+N)
- + Drag-and-drop content to folders
- + Role-based navigation — admins see admin tools, viewers see basics
- + Ad marketplace for screen monetization
- + Crash report collection and resolution tracking
- + Smart network backoff with exponential retry
- + Bandwidth-throttled downloads (5 MB/s cap)
- + Widget System (Weather, Clock, RSS, QR Code, Countdown, Stock Ticker)
- + Social Media Feed Widgets (Instagram, Twitter/X, Facebook post feeds)
- + Google Slides / Canva / Power BI / Tableau / Grafana / Notion embed
- + Free Stock Images (Unsplash integration)
- + 200+ Templates across 16 industries
- + Web-based Browser Player (no hardware needed)
- + Raspberry Pi player with one-command install (Pi 3, 4, 5)
- + Map-based Device View (Leaflet/OpenStreetMap)
- + Volume Scheduling (time-of-day volume rules)
- + Sub-playlists (nest playlists inside playlists)
- + CSV Playlist Import (bulk create from spreadsheet)
- + Tag-based Content Organization
- + Content Calendar (drag playlists onto weekly calendar)
- + Device Provisioning QR Code
- + Scheduled Device Reboot
- + Proof-of-Play PDF Reports
- + Social Live Streams (Facebook Live, TikTok Live, Twitch, Instagram Live)
- + Multi-platform: Android, Windows, Raspberry Pi, Samsung TV, LG TV, Web Browser
- + Windows desktop player app (Electron)
- + Samsung Tizen TV app
- + LG webOS TV app
- + Emergency Alert Scheduling with device acknowledgments
- + Grouped Sidebar Navigation (collapsible categories)
- + Skeleton Loading Screens
- + Page Transitions
- + Toast Notification System
- + Cookie Consent Banner (GDPR compliance)
- + API Versioning Headers for forward compatibility
- + Rate Limiting on Auth Endpoints
- + Database Performance Indexes
- + Automated Offline Device Alerts (email escalation)
- + Stripe + PayPal per-screen billing
- + Privacy Policy & Terms of Service pages
- + Blog with setup guides and ROI articles
- + Digital Menu Board Builder — dedicated menu editor with categories, items, prices, and live preview
- + Interactive Kiosk Builder — touch-screen kiosk content authoring with multi-screen navigation
- + Room Booking Displays — meeting room availability screens with Google Calendar/iCal sync
- + SSO/SAML Authentication — enterprise single sign-on with SAML 2.0 and OpenID Connect support
- + Progressive Web App (PWA) — install AdCast panel on any phone as a native app
- + Cloud Storage Sync — auto-import content from Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive shared folders
- + 200+ Templates across 16 industries (Restaurant, Retail, Corporate, Hotel, Healthcare, Education, Events, Real Estate, Transport, Fitness, Church, Automotive, Government, Financial, Beauty, Tech)
- + AI Slide Designer — describe what you want, AI generates a complete signage slide
- + 12 Languages (EN, FR, AR, ES, PT, DE, IT, ZH, JA, KO, HI, TR)
- + Office Document Display — PowerPoint, Word, Excel rendered natively via embed
- + Employee Content Submission — staff submit from phone for admin approval
- + Content Versioning & Rollback — track every change, restore previous versions
- + IoT/External Triggers — webhook-based content triggers from sensors, POS, or any external system
- + SCIM v2 User Provisioning — auto-create/delete users from Okta, Azure AD, OneLogin
- + CAP Emergency Protocol — Common Alerting Protocol for national emergency systems
- + Mass Device Provisioning — bulk zero-touch setup with provisioning tokens
- + Custom Canvas Sizes — 4K, ultra-wide, LED strip, square, vertical banner, custom dimensions
- + Traffic/Map Widget and HR Celebrations Widget
How to Use AdCast
A complete walkthrough — from creating your account to running your first video wall.
Create Your Account & Log In
Go to ads.anettv.org → click Start Free Trial → enter your email and password → you're in.
On first login you'll see the Onboarding Wizard which walks you through setting up your first screen step by step.
Install the Android Player App
v3.2.1Option A — Direct download:
- On your Android TV box, open a browser and go to ads.anettv.org/#download
- Tap Download Android APK
- Enable "Install from unknown sources" if prompted
- Install and open the app
Option B — Sideload via ADB:
Requires Android 7.0+ · Works on any Android TV box, Fire TV, Mi Box, NVIDIA Shield, Smart TV with Android OS
Pair Your Screen
When you open the app for the first time, it shows a 6-digit pairing code on screen.
- In your dashboard, go to Devices → Pair New Device
- Enter the 6-digit code from the screen
- Give the device a name (e.g. "Lobby TV" or "Window 1")
- Click Pair — done!
The screen will immediately show the default playlist and start syncing content.
Upload Your Content
Go to Content → Upload. You can upload:
Create a Playlist & Assign to Screens
- Go to Playlists → New Playlist
- Drag & drop content items into the playlist and set duration for each
- Click Publish
- Go to Devices, click your device, then click Assign Playlist
Content starts downloading to the device immediately. The device plays directly from local storage — no buffering, no internet dependency during playback.
Set Up a Video Wall NEW
Turn multiple physical screens into one seamless giant display.
- Go to Video Walls in the sidebar
- Click New Video Wall → enter a name, set columns & rows (e.g. 2×2)
- In the grid designer, drag devices from the right panel and drop them onto each cell — or click a cell to assign from a dropdown
- Assign a playlist to the wall — each device will automatically receive its portion of the video
- Use the 📷 Screenshots button to see a live composite view of all screens
The player app automatically detects its position in the wall via the heartbeat and applies the correct crop transform — no manual configuration needed on the device.
Schedule Playlists (Optional)
Go to Schedules to set time-based playlist switching. For example:
- Morning playlist (08:00–12:00) → breakfast promotions
- Afternoon playlist (12:00–18:00) → lunch & afternoon deals
- Evening playlist (18:00–22:00) → dinner specials
Schedules override the default device playlist automatically at the configured time.
Everything You Need to Dominate Digital Signage
Over 50 features packed into one platform. No add-ons, no hidden fees.
Content Management
- Video upload (MP4, MKV, AVI, MOV, WebM)
- Image upload (JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP)
- YouTube videos & 🔴 YouTube Live streams
- Live TV / IPTV streams (HLS, RTSP, DASH)
- Facebook Live, TikTok Live, Twitch, Instagram Live — social platform streams
- Web page display (any URL)
- Content folders & tags for organization
- AI content generator (text, images, schedules)
- Canvas drag & drop designer
- 24+ app integrations (Google Slides, Instagram, etc.)
- Widget System — 9 widget types: Weather, Clock, RSS News, QR Code, Countdown Timer, Stock Ticker, Instagram Feed, Twitter/X Feed, Facebook Feed
- Embed Google Slides, Canva, Power BI, Tableau, Grafana, Notion
- Free Stock Images — Unsplash integration built-in
- 200+ Templates across 16 industries
- Tag-based content organization
- Content approval workflow — require admin review before content goes live
- Drag-and-drop content to folders for easy organization
- CSV Playlist Import — bulk create playlists from spreadsheet
Device Management
- Unlimited devices per account
- Remote commands (reboot, restart, screenshot, volume)
- Device groups for bulk management
- Real-time status (online/offline/synced)
- RAM & storage monitoring
- WiFi signal strength tracking
- Auto-start on boot
- Remote lock with PIN
- Device pairing via 6-digit code
- Device health scoring — real-time dashboard showing status, storage, WiFi signal, and uptime metrics
- Battery level monitoring — track battery status and charging state for tablet and mobile deployments
- HDMI-CEC support — turn connected TVs on/off and switch inputs directly from your dashboard
- Remote brightness control — adjust screen brightness from the panel without touching the device
- Map-based Device View — see all devices on a Leaflet/OpenStreetMap map
- Device Provisioning QR Code — scan to auto-configure new devices
- Scheduled Device Reboot — set automatic daily/weekly reboot times
- Web-based Browser Player — play content on any device with a browser, no hardware needed
- Raspberry Pi support — one-command install turns any Pi 3/4/5 into a dedicated signage player
- Multi-platform — 6 platforms: Android, Windows, Raspberry Pi, Samsung Tizen TV, LG webOS TV, Web Browser
- Encrypted device storage (AES-256) — all credentials and config stored securely on-device
- Automated offline device alerts — email escalation when devices go offline
Scheduling & Automation
- Visual calendar scheduler
- Day/time-based scheduling
- Content expiry dates (auto-stop)
- Priority-based playlist ordering
- Conditional playback (weekday/weekend)
- 24/7 or custom time slots
- Smart conflict detection — visual warnings when schedules overlap on the same device with the same priority
- Volume Scheduling — set time-of-day volume rules per device
- Sub-playlists — nest playlists inside playlists for complex rotations
- Content Calendar — drag playlists onto a weekly calendar view
Smart Sync & Offline
- Content downloads to device automatically
- Plays from local storage (no buffering)
- Works offline after initial sync
- Smart heartbeat (60s) detects changes
- Remote content deletion
- Auto-cleanup of expired content
- Bandwidth-efficient (only syncs changes)
Analytics & Proof of Play
- Play log tracking (every impression recorded)
- Device uptime reports
- Content performance metrics
- Peak hours analysis
- Storage usage per device
- Exportable reports
- Crash report collection — automatically capture and track Android player crashes. Resolve issues remotely
- Content analytics heatmap — see plays by hour and day of week
- Auto-screenshots every 15 minutes — see what's playing on every screen without manual captures
- Proof-of-Play PDF Reports — generate professional branded reports for clients
Security & Enterprise
- Two-factor authentication (2FA with TOTP)
- 6-level role-based access control
- Content approval workflow
- Audit logs (who did what, when)
- Webhook integrations (HMAC signed)
- White-label / reseller program
- Multi-language panel — 12 languages (EN, FR, AR, ES, PT, DE, IT, ZH, JA, KO, HI, TR)
- AES-256 encrypted device storage — all credentials, PINs, and configuration stored securely on-device
- Dark & light mode with one-click toggle. Keyboard shortcuts for power users (?, Ctrl+U, Ctrl+N, /)
- HMAC-SHA256 API request signing — all device requests cryptographically signed to prevent spoofing and tampering
- Anti-replay protection — expired and duplicate requests automatically rejected
- Response signing — server signs all API responses for client-side integrity verification
Ad Marketplace — Monetize Your Screens
NEW in v3.2.1List your screens for advertisers. Earn revenue from your idle screen time. Track campaign performance with detailed analytics and proof-of-play reports for every ad impression.
Video Wall — Multi-Screen Synchronization
NEW in v3.2Turn multiple screens into one giant display. Design your layout in the panel — 2×2, 3×1, 4×2, up to 20×20 — then assign each physical screen to its position. The player app automatically scales and crops content to show only its portion of the wall.
Remote Updates (OTA)
Play Anything on Your Screens
From videos to live streams to AI-generated content -- AdCast handles it all.
Videos
MP4, MKV, AVI, MOV
Images
JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP
YouTube
Paste URL, auto-plays
Live Streams
HLS, RTSP, DASH
Web Pages
Any URL, live content
Canvas Designs
Drag & drop editor
Widgets
Clock, weather, ticker
AI Generated
Text, images, schedules
Built for Every Industry
From restaurants to hospitals, AdCast powers digital signage wherever screens are needed.
Restaurants & Cafes
Digital menu boards, daily specials, promotions that update in seconds
Retail Stores
In-store promotions, product showcases, seasonal campaigns
Corporate Offices
Meeting room displays, company news, KPI dashboards
Hotels & Hospitality
Lobby screens, event boards, wayfinding, concierge info
Healthcare
Waiting room info, health tips, appointment queues
Education
Campus announcements, wayfinding, event schedules
Real Estate
Property listings, virtual tours, window displays
Transportation
Departure boards, route info, passenger advertising
What Our Customers Say
"AdCast replaced our 3 separate tools for managing screens. The AI scheduler alone saved us 10 hours/week. Our 47 lobby screens across 12 hotels now update in seconds."
Michael Rossi
IT Director, Horizon Hotels Group
"We switched from Yodeck and saved 60% on our monthly bill. Video Wall feature is incredible — our 3x3 grid in the showroom runs flawlessly. Setup took 15 minutes."
Sarah Al-Mansouri
Marketing Manager, AutoVision Showrooms
"The emergency alert system is a game-changer for our campus. We can push critical announcements to all 200+ screens in under 5 seconds. The proof-of-play reports keep our advertisers happy."
James Wu
AV Manager, Pacific State University
Works With Your Favorite Tools
24+ integrations and growing
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Start free. Scale as you grow. No hidden fees, no long-term contracts.
Free
Get started for free
- 1 screen
- 1 GB storage
- Videos & images
- Basic scheduling
- AdCast watermark
Starter
For small businesses
- Up to 10 screens
- 10 GB storage
- All content types
- YouTube & live streams
- No watermark
Pro
For growing businesses
- Up to 50 screens
- 50 GB storage
- AI content generator
- Widgets & canvas designer
- Analytics & proof of play
- Priority support
Enterprise
For large organizations
- Unlimited screens
- White-label branding
- SSO / SAML integration
- Full API access
- SLA guarantee
- Dedicated account manager
Calculate Your Cost
Starter
$50
/month
Pro (Best Value)
$90
/month
Enterprise
$125
/month
Prices shown are monthly. Annual billing saves 20%.
Why AdCast vs Competitors
See how we stack up against the most popular digital signage platforms.
| Feature | AdCast | OptiSigns | Yodeck | ScreenCloud |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price per screen | From $10/mo | $10/mo | $8/mo | $20/mo |
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| AI features | ||||
| Offline playback | ||||
| YouTube support | ||||
| Multi-zone layouts | ||||
| API access | ||||
| White-label |
Let AI Power Your Digital Signage
Generate ad copy, create images, and get schedule recommendations -- all powered by artificial intelligence.
AI Ad Copy Generator
Describe your product or promotion, and AI generates professional advertising text ready for your screens. Multiple tones: professional, casual, urgent, luxury.
AI Image Generator
Type a description and get custom visuals instantly. Perfect for creating unique signage content without hiring a designer. Text-to-image in seconds.
AI Schedule Advisor
Tell the AI your industry and goals. It suggests optimal content schedules based on peak hours, audience behavior, and proven best practices.
"Create a promotional ad for a coffee shop's new seasonal latte collection, targeting young professionals"
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Trusted by Industry Leaders
"We replaced 3 different signage tools with AdCast. Managing 120 restaurant screens from one dashboard saved us 20+ hours per week. The offline playback is a game-changer."
"The AI content generator alone is worth the subscription. We create lobby promotions in seconds instead of waiting for our design team. Absolute must-have for hospitality."
"The white-label option let us build our own signage brand on top of AdCast. We resell to 40+ clients and manage 300 screens. The API is incredibly well-documented."
"Setting up waiting room displays across 8 clinic locations took less than an hour. The scheduling feature auto-rotates health tips, and the 2FA gives us peace of mind for HIPAA."
Frequently Asked Questions
Any Android device running Android 7.0 or higher. This includes Amazon Fire TV Stick, Xiaomi Mi Box, NVIDIA Shield, generic Android TV boxes, and most Smart TVs with Android OS. You can also use a Raspberry Pi 3, 4, or 5 with our one-command installer, or any modern web browser with our Browser Player. No special hardware required -- a $30 Fire TV Stick or a Raspberry Pi works perfectly.
Yes. Content downloads to the device and plays from local storage. If the internet drops, your screens keep playing. When connectivity returns, the player automatically syncs any new changes.
Absolutely. Just paste a YouTube URL into your content library, and the player will stream it directly. You can add YouTube videos to playlists alongside your uploaded content, schedule them, and even loop specific videos.
Describe what you need -- a promotion for your cafe, a sale announcement, a health tip -- and our AI generates professional ad copy and images instantly. Choose from multiple tones (professional, casual, urgent) and edit the output before publishing to your screens.
Yes. The AdCast dashboard is fully responsive and works on any device with a browser. Upload content, check device status, push commands, and manage playlists from your phone, tablet, or laptop -- anywhere you have internet access.
When content hits its expiry date, the player automatically stops showing it and removes it from the device storage. No manual intervention needed. The remaining playlist items continue playing seamlessly.
Yes, on our Enterprise plan. Replace our branding with yours -- custom logo, colors, domain, and even a branded Android player app. Perfect for agencies and resellers who want to offer digital signage under their own brand.
Yes. Our free plan includes 1 screen, 1 GB of storage, and access to basic features including video and image uploads, playlists, and scheduling. It includes a small AdCast watermark. No credit card required to sign up.
Get Started in 3 Minutes
Download the player app, pair your device, and push your first content. It really is that simple.
Raspberry Pi Player
Turn any Raspberry Pi into a dedicated signage screen
One command installs everything. The Pi boots directly into your content — no desktop, no login screen, just your ads playing fullscreen.
Available on 6 platforms
✅ Compatible Devices
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