There are 3 media player options for easily displaying your content on screen:
Requires a ChromeOS device is connected to a separate screen
Valotalive digital signage software works seamlessly with any Chromebox, Chromebase, Chromebook, or any other ChromeOS device.
Pros:
Fast
Robust
Secure
No IT required
Requires a Windows OS device is connected to a separate screen
Our windows app works well with a connected WindowsOS device, such as a mini pc, and kiosk mode helps ensure the app runs in full screen mode
Pros:
The most common and familiar OS in many companies
Requires only the Samsung Tizen (6.5 or 7) display.
Pros:
No additional hardware/computer needed when using Samsung Tizen 6.5 or 7
Below we'll look at how the devices compare to each other in Performance and Security, along with whether there is the possibility for Valotalive Managed services.
Performance / loading times Power BI Report*:
Chrome OS | 6.96 seconds |
Windows OS | 6.19 seconds |
Samsung Tizen (6.5) | 18.67 seconds |
* Performance tests done using the following HW:
ChromeOS - HP G3
Windows - Asus PN41
Samsung Tizen 6.5 - Samsung QB50B
The loading times are the average of three runs from blank screen to the report being ready
Security:
Chrome OS | High - You can read more here |
Windows OS | Medium |
Samsung Tizen (6.5) | Medium |
Possibility for the Managed Services from Valotalive:
Chrome OS | Yes |
Windows OS | No, self managed |
Samsung Tizen (6.5) | No, self managed |
These player options all support the full range of Valotalive Apps (integrations), as well as, playing videos.
Chrome OS is the preferred method as it provides you with the most robust and secure option, and you can order Valotalive managed devices so your team can 'plug and play'.