Smart Playlist Plugin
The Smart Playlist Plugin lets you control your content through event chains — specific content is played at a specific time or under specific conditions. This makes your digital signage system rule-based and intelligent.
Prerequisites
Section titled “Prerequisites”- An active viewneo subscription that includes the Smart Playlist Plugin
- At least one playlist with multiple content items
How Smart Playlists Work
Section titled “How Smart Playlists Work”Each event consists of three components:
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Trigger | What starts the event — e.g., “Content Start”, “Content End”, or “Date/Time” |
| Filter (optional) | Narrows the trigger — e.g., only for a specific content item or time period |
| Action | What should happen — e.g., “Go to Content” |
By combining multiple events, you create event chains that precisely control the playback behavior of your playlist.
Setting Up a Smart Playlist
Section titled “Setting Up a Smart Playlist”Step 1: Open Playlist Settings
Section titled “Step 1: Open Playlist Settings”- Navigate to the Playlist overview
- Select the desired playlist
- Click the gear icon to open the playlist settings
- Switch to the Events tab
Step 2: Create a New Event
Section titled “Step 2: Create a New Event”Click New Event. The configuration window opens.
Step 3: Configure Trigger, Filter, and Action
Section titled “Step 3: Configure Trigger, Filter, and Action”Configure the event:
Available Triggers:
| Trigger | Description |
|---|---|
| Content Start | Fires when a specific content item starts playing |
| Content End | Fires when a specific content item finishes playing |
| Date/Time | Fires at a defined point in time |
Available Actions:
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| Go to Content | Jumps to a specific content item in the playlist |
Step 4: Save
Section titled “Step 4: Save”Click Save. The event appears in the playlist’s events overview.
Practical Example: Lunch Special at a Fixed Time
Section titled “Practical Example: Lunch Special at a Fixed Time”Scenario: In a company, the “Lunch” content should be displayed on screens at exactly 12:00 PM — and only between 12:00 and 12:45 PM.
The playlist contains 5 content items. “Lunch” is at position 3.
Event 1: Show “Lunch” at 12:00 PM
Section titled “Event 1: Show “Lunch” at 12:00 PM”| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger | Date/Time → 12:00 PM |
| Filter | None |
| Action | Go to Content → “Lunch” |
Event 2: Skip “Lunch” Outside the Time Window
Section titled “Event 2: Skip “Lunch” Outside the Time Window”| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger | Content Start → “Lunch” |
| Filter | Outside 12:00–12:45 PM |
| Action | Go to Content → (next regular content item) |
Use Cases
Section titled “Use Cases”Retail — Daily Specials
Section titled “Retail — Daily Specials”Show different offers at different times of day: breakfast deals in the morning, lunch specials at noon, evening deals from 5 PM.
Corporate — Internal Communication
Section titled “Corporate — Internal Communication”Control meeting reminders, cafeteria menus, and corporate announcements precisely on displays in different areas.
Education — Timetable-Based Content
Section titled “Education — Timetable-Based Content”Show relevant room and event info on campus displays at the respective lecture times.
Frequently Asked Questions
Section titled “Frequently Asked Questions”Can I create multiple events for one playlist?
Section titled “Can I create multiple events for one playlist?”Yes. You can combine as many events as you like to create complex event chains.
What happens if two events conflict?
Section titled “What happens if two events conflict?”Events are evaluated in the order they are triggered. For conflicting actions, the last triggered event is executed.
What triggers are planned?
Section titled “What triggers are planned?”According to current planning, additional triggers (e.g., weather data) and actions (e.g., “Skip Content”) are planned for future versions.