Screen Control

Overview

The Screen Control feature allows displays to power on and off automatically according to their assigned operating hours. During operating hours, this feature will also send an automatic 'ON' command based on your desired interval to ensure devices stay on during these times.

Automatic Screen On/Off:

• Interface:
  • RS-232
  • TCP/IP
• Doohly Player Support:
  • Doohly Player for Windows
  • Doohly Player for Linux
• Supported Commercial Displays:
  • Samsung
  • LG
  • Philips

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.
   
   • Optionally specify how many minutes before and after operating hours you would like the screen to turn on/off.
   • Set your connection settings.

     • Model of Screen.

     • Connection method: Serial or TCP.

     • Connection specifics depending on the type.

       • For TCP, ensure you have the IP address of the screen and know the port number for that model. The player can send the command to multiple IP addresses.
       
       • For Serial, ensure your device is physically connected to the screen via a COM Port, and you select the correct COM port connected to the Player.
       
       
   • The Doohly player will intermittently send the command to either turn on, or off, the screen. To adjust your operating hours on command interval, please contact [email protected]

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 RS-232 interface is properly connected.
• Verify that the display model supports RS-232 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]