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Overview
With our latest feature, you can display content from your OneDrive account (Business) (images, videos, and documents) directly to your TV screen using the player. You only have to upload the content of your choice to a specific folder on your OneDrive account, and the player will automatically display this content. There is no need to log in to your platform account. There is no need to make other changes; the player will automatically handle new content.
Limitations
- Each OneDrive account can be paired only with one platform account. You cannot use the same OneDrive account for multiple platform accounts.
- You must be on the Enterprise plan to use multiple OneDrive accounts within the same platform account.
- You must be on the Enterprise plan to simultaneously use OneDrive and Dropbox connections under the same platform account.
Pairing your OneDrive with the Platform
To create a OneDrive playlist, click on the” Add Playlist” button found at the bottom of the Playlists list. In the pop-up window, select “OneDrive” and then click the “Link your OneDrive Account” button to authenticate and give access to your platform account to use a specific folder on your OneDrive account.
After clicking the “Link your OneDrive Account” button, a new tab will open in your browser, asking you to log in to your Microsoft account.
After successfully authorizing the platform app, you will view the following window:
Click “Add” and your OneDrive playlist is ready.
OneDrive Playlist Settings
After creating the playlist, you will see some additional configuration options:
- Type a Name for the playlist and an optional Description for it
- Enable the” Add black gap between videos” option
The transition between the two videos right now is gapless. The last video frame will display gapless transitions between videos playing back-to-back. If you want a 0.5s black gap between the videos, enable the above option on your playlist. - Enable Image Transitions
- Enable Random Playback
- Set the default Duration for Images & Documents
- Linked OneDrive Account: The OneDrive account with which your platform account is paired.
- Selected Folder: The folder where the player will pull the images, documents, or videos and display them on the TV screen.
How to add content to your OneDrive playlist
Your OneDrive Personal account will have a new folder named Digital Signage created in the Apps section. This is the default location where your players will retrieve images.
For OneDrive Business accounts you will be able to link any existing folder under your OneDrive account, where the player will pull media.
Feel free to add as many images, documents, or videos as possible. When you add files to a OneDrive playlist, the system will play them back in alphabetical order.
Syncing Files
After adding files to your linked OneDrive folder, it will take up to 5 minutes for the player to start pulling the files. Remember that the folder needs up to 5 minutes of inactivity (not adding/deleting media) before syncing the content.
OneDrive Playlist Caches Content to the Player for 30 Days
OneDrive stores playlist content in the player’s SD card for a duration of 30 days, allowing users to access their music or videos offline without needing an internet connection. This caching feature enhances the playback experience by ensuring that frequently accessed media is readily available, while also optimizing data usage. After the 30-day period, the cached content will try to be refreshed automatically to maintain accessibility.
Editing a OneDrive Playlist
To edit the settings of an existing OneDrive playlist on our platform, proceed with the following steps:
- Locate the playlist you want to modify from the list.
- Click the three-dot icon at the end of the playlist’s row.
- Select the Edit option.
