Obscreen is now a platform!
## Obscreen is now a platform!
Obscreen is now a fully autonomous platform for digital signage. With the release of both **Desktop** and **Cloud Editions**, we're offering unprecedented flexibility and scalability to meet all your digital content broadcasting needs. Whether you're deploying signage on a local Raspberry Pi or using the built-in browser of a Smart TV, Obscreen鈥檚 capabilities now extend to suit a wide range of environments, making it a powerful tool for content delivery across any setup.
## A Brief Recap: How Obscreen Works
For those new to Obscreen, here's a quick rundown of how it operates:
- **Studio:** The heart of Obscreen, managing content distribution. Installed on Linux, Windows, or macOS, the Studio generates a JSON file containing the content for the Player to display.
- **Player:** A lightweight script that runs on Chromium via X11, fetching updated content every 5 seconds from the server鈥檚 JSON file. It can be installed on a Raspberry Pi connected to a TV, or it can leverage the native browser of a Smart TV for a plug-and-play experience.
Originally, Obscreen was designed to be a one-stop solution for Raspberry Pi installations connected to display monitors. However, the flexibility of the platform allows users to run the server and player on separate devices, and now, thanks to these new editions, the possibilities are broader than ever.
## Introducing Desktop Edition: Flexibility for Local Deployments
The **Desktop Edition** of Obscreen is a self-hosted version that comes in two variants:
- **Basic Desktop Edition:** This version includes all the core functionality needed to run Obscreen on your own infrastructure. Perfect for smaller deployments, it allows users to set up a content management server on their local machine or network while managing the Player on separate devices like Raspberry Pis or Smart TVs.
- **Premium Desktop Edition:** Unlock more advanced features with the Premium version. It鈥檚 ideal for businesses or institutions that need additional functionality, such as multi-user management, advanced scheduling, and expanded content formats. With this version, your digital signage operations can scale more easily while staying fully under your control.
## Cloud Edition: Obscreen from Anywhere, Anytime
Our most exciting development is the introduction of **Obscreen Cloud**, which makes it easier than ever to deploy and manage content remotely without the need for on-premise servers. With the same split between **Basic** and **Premium Editions**, users can choose the package that best suits their needs:
- **Basic Cloud Edition:** Enjoy simple, hassle-free cloud deployment of Obscreen Studio, making it easier to manage content from anywhere in the world. All you need is an internet connection (offline mode is available on request), and the player can run on any device with a browser.
- **Premium Cloud Edition:** Access advanced cloud-based features like multi-location content broadcasting, priority support, and expanded content formats. Whether you鈥檙e managing screens in a single office or across multiple countries, the Premium Cloud Edition offers the ultimate in scalability.
## What's Next?
While Obscreen is already a powerful, standalone platform, we know there are still some manual tasks involved, such as content scheduling and updates. Rest assured, we鈥檙e committed to automating these processes in future updates, ensuring an even more seamless user experience. Our roadmap includes automatic content scheduling, enhanced multi-user collaboration tools, and more integration with third-party services to offer a holistic digital signage solution.
With these new products, whether you're running everything locally or opting for a fully cloud-hosted solution, Obscreen now provides a seamless way to manage and display content.
Obscreen is now a fully autonomous platform for digital signage. With the release of both **Desktop** and **Cloud Editions**, we're offering unprecedented flexibility and scalability to meet all your digital content broadcasting needs. Whether you're deploying signage on a local Raspberry Pi or using the built-in browser of a Smart TV, Obscreen鈥檚 capabilities now extend to suit a wide range of environments, making it a powerful tool for content delivery across any setup.
## A Brief Recap: How Obscreen Works
For those new to Obscreen, here's a quick rundown of how it operates:
- **Studio:** The heart of Obscreen, managing content distribution. Installed on Linux, Windows, or macOS, the Studio generates a JSON file containing the content for the Player to display.
- **Player:** A lightweight script that runs on Chromium via X11, fetching updated content every 5 seconds from the server鈥檚 JSON file. It can be installed on a Raspberry Pi connected to a TV, or it can leverage the native browser of a Smart TV for a plug-and-play experience.
Originally, Obscreen was designed to be a one-stop solution for Raspberry Pi installations connected to display monitors. However, the flexibility of the platform allows users to run the server and player on separate devices, and now, thanks to these new editions, the possibilities are broader than ever.
## Introducing Desktop Edition: Flexibility for Local Deployments
The **Desktop Edition** of Obscreen is a self-hosted version that comes in two variants:
- **Basic Desktop Edition:** This version includes all the core functionality needed to run Obscreen on your own infrastructure. Perfect for smaller deployments, it allows users to set up a content management server on their local machine or network while managing the Player on separate devices like Raspberry Pis or Smart TVs.
- **Premium Desktop Edition:** Unlock more advanced features with the Premium version. It鈥檚 ideal for businesses or institutions that need additional functionality, such as multi-user management, advanced scheduling, and expanded content formats. With this version, your digital signage operations can scale more easily while staying fully under your control.
## Cloud Edition: Obscreen from Anywhere, Anytime
Our most exciting development is the introduction of **Obscreen Cloud**, which makes it easier than ever to deploy and manage content remotely without the need for on-premise servers. With the same split between **Basic** and **Premium Editions**, users can choose the package that best suits their needs:
- **Basic Cloud Edition:** Enjoy simple, hassle-free cloud deployment of Obscreen Studio, making it easier to manage content from anywhere in the world. All you need is an internet connection (offline mode is available on request), and the player can run on any device with a browser.
- **Premium Cloud Edition:** Access advanced cloud-based features like multi-location content broadcasting, priority support, and expanded content formats. Whether you鈥檙e managing screens in a single office or across multiple countries, the Premium Cloud Edition offers the ultimate in scalability.
## What's Next?
While Obscreen is already a powerful, standalone platform, we know there are still some manual tasks involved, such as content scheduling and updates. Rest assured, we鈥檙e committed to automating these processes in future updates, ensuring an even more seamless user experience. Our roadmap includes automatic content scheduling, enhanced multi-user collaboration tools, and more integration with third-party services to offer a holistic digital signage solution.
With these new products, whether you're running everything locally or opting for a fully cloud-hosted solution, Obscreen now provides a seamless way to manage and display content.