Prerequisites for YouTube Playlist App
Ensure your YouTube settings are ready:
Create a Playlist: We recommend using a dedicated company Google account.
Privacy Settings: Set the playlist to "Public" so Valotalive can reach the content.
Disable Embedding Restrictions: Ensure the "Allow embedding" option is enabled in your YouTube video settings.
Get Access for Valotalive YouTube Playlist app
The YouTube Playlist app is available upon request.
Can't find the app in the 'New App' section? Email support@valota.live for activation.
Once activated, you can find it in your Valotalive Dashboard under the Apps section.
Best Practices for YouTube Playlist App's Performance
To ensure smooth playback and prevent content from buffering or freezing, we recommend the following:
Limit your playlist: Keep your YouTube playlist to a maximum of 3 videos.
One at a time: Avoid running more than one YouTube app on a single display.
Mix it up: We recommend showing other content (images, news, or dashboards) between videos to keep the loop engaging.
Activate the YouTube Playlist app
1. Go to Apps /My Apps
2. Click + New App (top right).
3. Search for "YouTube Playlist" and click Activate.
4. Configure the YouTube app
Once you’ve activated the app in your Dashboard, go to the App's Configuration tab:
Add the YouTube Playlist ID: In your browser's URL bar, look for the characters following
list=. Copy only the ID string (e.g., if the URL ends inlist=PL12345ABC, copy PL12345ABC).
Videos per Cycle: Set this value between 1 and 3. This determines how many videos from your list play before the signage moves to the next item in your flow.
5. Go Live
Add the configured app to a flow or directly to a display.
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