Documentation & Help

Everything you need to get started and make the most of AdCast

Getting Started

Set up your first screen in minutes

  • Create your account
  • Install the Android player app
  • Pair your first device
  • Upload your first content
  • Create and assign a playlist

Device Management

Control and monitor your screens remotely

  • Pair devices with 6-digit codes
  • Send remote commands (reboot, screenshot, volume)
  • Monitor device health scores
  • Set up kiosk mode with PIN lock
  • Push OTA updates to devices

Content & Playlists

Upload, organize, and schedule your content

  • Upload videos, images, YouTube links
  • Organize content in folders (drag & drop)
  • Set content expiry dates
  • Content approval workflow
  • Preview playlists in your browser

Scheduling

Automate when content plays on your screens

  • Create time-based schedules
  • Schedule by device, group, or location
  • Set priority levels for overlapping schedules
  • Conflict detection warnings
  • Visual calendar view

Video Walls

Build multi-screen displays with ease

  • Design grids up to 20x20
  • Drag devices onto grid cells
  • Assign playlists per wall
  • Live screenshot composite view
  • Duplicate wall layouts

Raspberry Pi Setup

Turn a Raspberry Pi into a signage player

  • Requirements: Pi 3, 4, or 5 with Pi OS Lite
  • One-command install via curl
  • Auto-boots into fullscreen player
  • Sends heartbeat with CPU temp & storage
  • Screen rotation (landscape/portrait)
  • Auto-recovers if browser crashes
  • Pair via 6-digit code like Android

Analytics & Reports

Track performance and prove ROI

  • Proof of play reports with CSV export
  • Analytics dashboard with play heatmap
  • Device uptime tracking
  • Peak viewing hours analysis
  • Storage usage monitoring

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