Channels in SignageSpace allow you to schedule different playlists at different times. Think of a channel like a TV channel — it has a program schedule that determines what plays and when.
Channels are perfect for businesses that need different content throughout the day, like restaurants switching between breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus.
Navigate to "Channels" in the sidebar and click "New Channel". Name it something descriptive like "Lobby Schedule" or "Restaurant Display".
Within your channel, you'll see a schedule editor. Add playlists to specific time slots. For example, add your "Breakfast Menu" playlist from 6 AM to 11 AM, and your "Lunch Menu" playlist from 11 AM to 3 PM.
Configure your schedule to repeat daily, on specific days of the week, or within a date range. This is useful for campaigns that should only run during a specific period.
Use date ranges for seasonal promotions or limited-time campaigns, and daily recurring schedules for regular business hours.
Assign a default playlist that plays when no scheduled content is active. This ensures your screen is never blank — it always has something to display.
Without a default playlist, your screen may show nothing during unscheduled time slots. Always set a fallback.
Finally, assign your channel to a screen instead of a single playlist. The screen will now automatically follow the schedule you've defined, switching content throughout the day.