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Using a Google TV Streamer as a Digital Signage Player: Easily Upgrade an Old TV

Step-by-Step Guide on How to Use the Google TV Streamer as a Digital Signage Player

Want to display your own content on a monitor without buying expensive specialized hardware? With the Google TV Streamer, you can turn any old TV or monitor into a fully functional digital signage player in no time. Combined with digital signage cloud software, such as SignageNow, you can create a modern advertising display with minimal effort.

 

Why the Google TV Streamer Is the Perfect Hardware for Digital Signage

The Google TV Streamer has everything you need for a reliable media player in your business, office, or retail location:

  • Sustainably upgrade old screens: You don’t need to buy new smart TVs. Any monitor or TV with an HDMI port instantly becomes smart with the Google TV Streamer.
  • High performance & 4K resolution: The powerful processor ensures that your videos, images, PDFs, and widgets play smoothly without stuttering.
  • Built-in LAN port: In addition to stable Wi-Fi, the Google TV Streamer features an Ethernet port. This guarantees an uninterrupted connection—ideal for continuous operation.
  • Direct access to the Google Play Store: You can install apps directly on the device without having to use external USB drives.

 

Your Benefits with SignageNow on the Google TV Streamer

When you combine the Google TV Streamer with the SignageNow cloud software, you’ll enjoy maximum flexibility without any financial risks:

  • Get started for free: You can use SignageNow at no cost and start displaying your content on your screens right away.
  • 100% GDPR-compliant: The cloud system is hosted in certified data centers in the EU. Your data and media remain protected at all times.
  • Unlimited screens: Whether it’s a single display in a storefront or hundreds of screens at different locations - you can centrally manage as many devices as you want.

Below you’ll find step-by-step instructions on how to set up the Google TV Streamer with SignageNow.

SignageNow offers a free digital signage TV player app for Android devices and the Google TV Streamer

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Set Up the Google TV Streamer with SignageNow

Step 1: Connect & Set Up the Hardware

Connect the Google TV Streamer to the HDMI port on your TV or monitor and plug it into a power outlet. Set up the device and connect it to the Internet via Wi-Fi or an Ethernet cable.

Step 2: Install the SignageNow App

Open the Google Play Store directly on the Google TV Streamer. Search for the “SignageNow TV Player” app and click Install.

Enter a 6-digit playlist code and instantly play all content on the advertising display using the SignageNow Digital Signage Player app

Step 3: Enter the 6-digit playlist code

Create your playlist with all your content in the SignageNow Cloud dashboard. There, you’ll find your playlist URL (link) and the corresponding 6-digit code. Open the SignageNow app on your TV and simply enter the code. You can also easily save your playlist.

Step 4: The playlist starts immediately

Once you’ve entered the code, your playlist loads directly on the screen and automatically plays all media, widgets, and schedules - just as easily and smoothly as in a web browser.

Conclusion: The Google TV Streamer as a Media Player Alternative

The Google TV Streamer, when combined with SignageNow, is an extremely cost-effective and powerful solution for upgrading existing displays without the need for expensive specialized hardware. Thanks to the simple 6-digit playlist code, setup takes just a few minutes. You get a smooth, GDPR-compliant digital signage system that can be flexibly adapted to any application - from a single storefront window to distributed screen networks.

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