Screen Control

Overview

The Screen Control feature allows displays to power on and off automatically according to their assigned operating hours, providing a hands-free way to manage screen power status.

Key Features

• Automatic Power Management: Power screens on and off according to device operating hours.
• RS232 Interface Compatibility: Supported for
  • Windows players,
  • Linux players, and
  • Samsung commercial displays.

How to Use Screen Control

1. Request access to Screen Control for your organisation
   • Contact [email protected] to request access to Screen Control.
2. Accessing Screen Control
   • Log in to your Doohly Web App.
   • Navigate to a device.
   • Click on the Settings tab.
3. Adjusting Screen Control
   • Adjust the operating hours to match your preferred schedule.
   • Toggle to enable Screen Control.
   • Select your screen model from our list of supported models.
   • Make sure your device is physically connected to the screen via a COM Port.
   • Select the COM Port (aka Communication Port/Serial Port).
   • Optionally specify how many minutes before and after operating hours you would like the screen to turn on/off.
4. Applying Changes
   • Click Save to confirm your changes.
   • The updated screen control settings will sync automatically with your device.

Troubleshooting

The display isn’t turning on/off as expected:

• Ensure the RS232 interface is properly connected.
• Verify that the display model supports RS232 commands for power control.
• Confirm that the operating hours have been set correctly in the Doohly Web App.

For more information on configuring content operating hours.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact our Support Team: [email protected]