💡 Tip: 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.
Prerequisites for Valotalive YouTube Playlist App
Before you begin, ensure your YouTube settings are ready:
YouTube Configuration Requirements
Create a Playlist on YouTube: We recommend using a dedicated Google account (not a personal/corporate domain account) for management.
Privacy: Set your playlist to "Public" for Valotalive can access the content.
Enable Embedding: Ensure "Allow embedding" is enabled in the video settings.
Technical Setup for your Network Team
If your screens are behind a firewall, please ensure the following access is white-listed:
Requirement | Details |
Domains |
|
Ports | Port 443 (TCP/UDP) and Port 53 (DNS, UDP & TCP) |
Activate the Valotalive 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 followinglist=
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.
🚀 Best Practices for Performance
To ensure smooth playback and avoid buffering, follow these guidelines:
Keep it Lean: Limit playlists to a maximum of 3 videos.
Avoid Overlap: Do not run more than one YouTube app instance on a single display.
Content Mix: To keep the loop engaging, schedule other conten like dashboards between your videos.
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