Consumer devices

you may be wondering whether you can use an existing consumer device, like a smart tv or tablet, with fusion signage instead of purchasing a commercial display or dedicated media player in some cases, you can however, there are a few things worth considering before using consumer hardware for digital signage smart tvs smart tvs are primarily designed for home entertainment rather than commercial digital signage some smart tvs may allow you to install fusion signage directly, while others can be used with an external media player however, built in operating systems, app support and functionality can vary significantly between brands and models consumer smart tvs may have limitations around automatic power on and off launching fusion signage automatically after a restart remote management operating system and app updates portrait orientation brightness in commercial environments extended or continuous operating hours commercial warranty coverage support for third party applications if your smart tv supports apk installation and meets fusion signage's requirements, you may be able to install the fusion signage application directly check our installation guides for supported installation methods otherwise, an external media player can often be a more reliable option than relying on the tv's built in operating system it's also worth checking the manufacturer's warranty before using a consumer tv for digital signage, as some warranties may exclude or limit coverage for commercial use tablets tablets can also be used for certain digital signage setups, particularly for smaller displays or situations where a traditional screen isn't practical however, tablets aren't generally designed to run digital signage continuously things like battery management, operating system updates, screen timeouts and automatic app behaviour can affect how reliably they operate for unattended or business critical signage, purpose built commercial hardware is usually the better option consumer vs commercial hardware the biggest difference is what the device was designed to do consumer devices are generally built for personal or home use, while commercial displays and signage hardware are designed for longer operating hours and provide greater control over how the device behaves commercial displays may also offer features like automatic power scheduling, portrait orientation, higher brightness, remote management and warranties designed specifically for business use this doesn't mean consumer devices can't work for smaller or less critical setups, they may be perfectly suitable it's simply important to understand the limitations before building your signage setup around them not sure what to use? if you're planning a new installation, we recommend speaking with your fusion signage reseller or integrator before purchasing hardware fusion signage doesn't provide direct hardware support, but our reseller and integrator network can help you choose suitable commercial grade screens, media players and other hardware for your environment need help finding someone? get in touch with us and we can point you in the right direction