Display Timer Plugin

The Display Timer Plugin lets you turn your screens on and off on a schedule. This saves power and reduces the operating hours of your displays — for example overnight, on weekends, or outside business hours.

Prerequisites

• An active viewneo subscription that includes the Display Timer Plugin
• At least one registered viewneo device (SignageBox, SignageStick, etc.)

Caution

The Display Timer Plugin only works in combination with viewneo devices. Whether your connected screen supports automatic standby can be found in the screen manufacturer’s operating manual.

Note

The Display Timer Plugin is a Function Plugin that must be activated separately in your subscription. You can check whether it’s included under Account > Subscription > Add-on Plans. Learn how to activate plugins in the article Activate Plugins.

How the Display Timer Works

The Display Timer sends commands to your player at the configured times:

• Start time: The HDMI signal is sent to the screen — the screen is “woken” from standby
• End time: The HDMI signal is interrupted — the screen switches to standby mode

Important: The timer controls the screen, not the player itself. The player stays powered on and continues to sync content, even when the screen is in standby.

Setting Up the Display Timer

Display timers can be defined for both individual devices and device groups.

Step 1: Select Device or Device Group

1. Navigate to Devices in the sidebar
2. Select either:
   • A device group (left column) — the timer applies to all devices in the group
   • An individual device (middle list) — the timer applies only to this device
3. Click on the device or group to open the settings on the right

Step 2: Open the Timer Tab

In the settings area (right side), you’ll find multiple tabs. Click on the Timer tab.

Step 3: Create a New Timer

1. Click Create Timer
2. Configure the following settings:

Setting	Description
Name	A name to identify the timer (e.g., “Weekdays” or “Weekend”)
Start Date	From which date the timer should be active
End Date	Until which date the timer should be active
Start Time	Time when the screen turns on (e.g., 08:00)
End Time	Time when the screen turns off (e.g., 20:00)
Weekdays	Which days the timer should apply (e.g., Mon–Fri)

3. Click Save

Tip

Define timers at the group level so the settings automatically apply to all devices in the group. This way you don’t have to configure each device individually.

Step 4: Activate the Timer

After saving, the timer will be transferred to the player during the next sync and will then be active.

Editing a Timer

To edit an existing timer, click the … menu next to the timer and select Edit.

Use Cases

Retail (Mon–Sat)

Timer	Start Time	End Time	Weekdays
Weekdays	09:00	20:00	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Saturday	09:00	18:00	Sat

On Sundays, the screen stays off.

Corporate (Office Hours)

Timer	Start Time	End Time	Weekdays
Office Hours	07:30	19:00	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

Displays in meeting rooms and reception areas automatically turn off at the end of the workday.

Education (School Hours)

Timer	Start Time	End Time	Weekdays
Classes	07:00	17:00	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

Info displays on campus are only active during school hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the player stay on when the screen is in standby?

Yes. The player stays powered on and continues to sync content. Only the screen is controlled via the HDMI signal.

Can I create multiple timers for one device?

Yes. You can create as many timers as you like — for example, different times for weekdays and weekends.

What happens if I set a timer at both group and device level?

The device-level setting takes priority over the group setting.