Pickcel's digital signage player software runs on 10 operating systems and 50+ device types. Use the Android TVs, Windows PCs, Fire TV sticks, LG webOS screens, or Samsung Tizen displays you already have. No proprietary hardware required.
9,000+
Organisations
150,000+
Screens managed
70+
Countries
99.99%
Uptime SLA
SOC 2 + ISO
Certifications
A digital signage player is software (or a dedicated hardware device running that software) that connects a display screen to a cloud content management system, enabling remote content scheduling and playback. Pickcel's digital signage player app runs on 10 OS platforms and 50+ device types without requiring proprietary hardware. Manage all devices through Pickcel's cloud-based digital signage software.
10
OS platforms
50+
Device types
99.99%
Uptime SLA
Real-time
Content updates
Zero
Hardware lock-in
Pickcel runs on every major digital signage operating system. Whether deploying on consumer smart TVs, commercial displays, single-board computers, or enterprise hardware players, the same cloud dashboard manages all devices from a single login.
v5.1 to 13 (v7.1+ recommended, v11+ optimal)
The broadest hardware choice in commercial signage. Pickcel supports Android 5.0 and above, covering Android TVs, HDMI sticks, embedded commercial displays, and dedicated media player boxes. Best for retail, QSR, and corporate lobbies where screen variety across a fleet is high.
Compatible Devices
Windows 10 and 11
Deploy on existing Windows 10 or Windows 11 PCs, thin clients, Intel NUC, or mini PCs. Best for corporate and enterprise environments where Windows is the standard endpoint OS and IT prefers familiar device management policies.
Compatible Devices
Tizen 4+ (Tizen 6+ recommended)
Native integration for Samsung SMART Signage displays running Tizen 3.0 and above. The Pickcel app runs directly on the screen, removing the need for an external player box. Best for high-footfall retail and hospitality deployments.
Compatible Devices
webOS 3+ (webOS 6+ recommended)
Runs natively on LG Commercial displays running webOS 3.0 and above. Like Samsung Tizen, no media player box is needed. Best for environments with existing LG commercial screen deployments.
Compatible Devices
Fire TV Gen 2 and above
Turn a Fire TV Stick 4K or Fire TV Cube into a full digital signage player in under 10 minutes by installing the Pickcel app from the Amazon Appstore. Best for smaller deployments, pop-up retail, and QSR.
Compatible Devices
LS5, HD5, XD5, XT5, XC5, AU5 series
Purpose-built enterprise-grade hardware players for high-reliability deployments. Pickcel supports the BrightSign XC5, XT5, XD5, HD5, LS5, and AU5 series. Best for airports, transit hubs, and large retail chains.
Compatible Devices
Chrome OS Flex
Run Pickcel on Chromebooks or Chromeboxes already deployed in your organisation. Best for educational institutions and distributed corporate environments where Chrome OS is the standard endpoint.
Compatible Devices
Pi 4 Model B, Pi 5 Model B
Cost-effective open hardware. Pickcel supports Raspberry Pi 4 and 5. Best for technology-forward organisations, digital signage pilots, and environments where IT teams want full hardware control at the lowest cost per screen.
Compatible Devices
Ubuntu 18 and above
Ubuntu-based deployments on mini PCs and thin clients. Best for technology companies and environments with strong Linux infrastructure expertise that prefer open-source operating environments.
Compatible Devices
iOS 12 and above
iPad and iPhone as digital signage displays. Best for reception counters, service kiosks, and wayfinding installations in hospitality and healthcare, where Apple hardware is already deployed.
Compatible Devices
Browse our guide to choosing the right digital signage hardware options for your deployment type and budget.
Install the Pickcel player app on any supported device, pair it to your account, then push content from the cloud dashboard. Most deployments are live within 15 minutes.
Download the Pickcel player app for your device's operating system. Android and Fire OS users install from the Pickcel Console or the app store. Samsung Tizen and LG webOS apps are pushed directly to commercial displays via the Pickcel dashboard. Windows and Linux users run a standard installer.
Every device generates a unique pairing code at first launch. Enter that code in your Pickcel dashboard to claim the screen. The screen is then registered to your account and visible in your device list. This pairing step takes under two minutes.
Assign content, playlists, or layouts to the screen from your Pickcel dashboard. Published content streams to the device in real time. Set schedules, apply location-specific content rules, or push emergency announcements to individual screens or entire groups from the same interface.
Book a demo or start your 14-day free trial. No credit card required.
Pickcel's player software delivers six core functions from a single cloud dashboard: remote content management, real-time updates, scheduled playlists, multi-screen management, offline playback, and device monitoring.
Control every screen in every location from a single browser-based dashboard. Add, remove, update, and organise content without physical access to any device. Permissions and access controls let you assign screen management to site managers without exposing global settings.
Push content changes that appear on screens within seconds. Ideal for price updates in retail, emergency announcements across a corporate campus, or menu changes in a QSR chain with multiple locations.
Set content to appear on specific screens at specific times. Day-parting rules, date-range scheduling, and location-based content targeting are all configured from the same dashboard, with no programming required.
Manage hundreds of screens across multiple sites from one account. Group screens by location, department, or display type, then target content to groups or individual screens with equal ease.
If the internet connection to a player device drops, Pickcel continues playing the last downloaded content from local storage. No black screens, no interruptions. Content resumes syncing automatically when connectivity is restored.
Monitor the online status, uptime, and content playback of every registered screen from the dashboard. Receive alerts when a device goes offline, a screen stops playing content, or a scheduled update fails.
| Capability | Pickcel | OptiSigns | Yodeck |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supported device types | 50+ (Android, Windows, Tizen, webOS, Fire OS, ChromeOS, BrightSign, iOS, Linux, Raspberry Pi) | Android, Fire TV, Windows, proprietary OptiSigns Box | Primarily Raspberry Pi / Yodeck Player; also Android and Fire TV |
| Proprietary hardware required | No. Use any compatible device you own. | No, though OptiSigns Box is prominently promoted | No, though Raspberry Pi-based Yodeck Player is the primary setup |
| Cloud CMS included | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes. 14-day free trial, no credit card required. | Yes | Yes. First screen free on basic plan. |
| Enterprise-grade certifications | SOC 2 Type II + ISO 27001 | Not publicly stated | Not publicly stated |
Competitor data sourced from publicly available product pages at time of writing.
Run digital menu boards, promotional displays, and drive-through signage on the Android TVs or Windows machines you already operate in the kitchen or counter area. Real-time updates let you change prices, remove an item, or launch a time-limited promotion without reprinting anything.
Deploy product promotion screens, seasonal campaign displays, and checkout queue management content on Android HDMI sticks plugged into existing flat screens. Multi-location content targeting lets the marketing team push different offers to different store formats from one dashboard.
Use existing Windows PCs or Android TVs in lobbies, reception areas, and meeting room corridors to display company news, KPI dashboards, visitor welcome screens, and internal announcements. Samsung Tizen or LG webOS displays in boardrooms eliminate the need for an external media player.
Install on Android or LG webOS displays in waiting areas to show appointment information, health education content, and wayfinding. HIPAA-compliant content controls and remote management mean the IT team never needs to visit a screen to update it.
Run Pickcel on Chromeboxes or Raspberry Pi devices to manage campus-wide announcement boards, event schedules, and emergency alert displays. The Chrome OS support means schools can use their existing Chromebook fleet as a dual-purpose signage device.
BrightSign players handle the 24/7 operation demands of passenger information displays at transport hubs. Central content scheduling keeps departure boards, safety notices, and advertising in sync across a distributed network of screens.
Pickcel digital signage players are deployed by enterprise, retail, healthcare, corporate, and government organisations worldwide.
"Pickcel made it straightforward to manage screens across multiple locations from a single dashboard — without replacing our existing hardware."
Enterprise customer, multi-location deployment
Pickcel holds SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certifications, the same security standards used by enterprise SaaS platforms handling sensitive operational data. All content data is encrypted in transit and at rest. Role-based access controls limit who can manage content, devices, and account settings. For IT administrators evaluating whether Pickcel will pass an internal security review, the full security documentation is available at digital-signage-security.
Annual independent audit of security, availability, and confidentiality controls.
International standard for information security management systems.
Platform SLA backed by infrastructure redundancy for reliable screen uptime.
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