Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through setting up piSignage with a Raspberry Pi 5. piSignage is a digital signage solution for displaying videos, images, and web content efficiently using a Raspberry Pi device.

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Requirements

Hardware:

• Raspberry Pi 5 (with power supply and cooling system)
• MicroSD card (8GB or larger, Class 10 recommended)
• Keyboard and mouse (optional, for setup)
• Card reader for flashing the OS

Software:

• Raspberry Pi Imager
• piSignage OS image (from GitHub)
• piSignage account (Free or Paid)

Step 1: Flash piSignage OS to the MicroSD Card

Download piSignage Image:

1. Go to GitHub and download the latest piSignage player image.

Install Raspberry Pi Imager:

2. Download and install Raspberry Pi Imager from the official Raspberry Pi website.

Flash the Image:

• Insert your MicroSD card into the computer.
• Open Raspberry Pi Imager, choose Custom, and load the piSignage image file.
• Choose your MicroSD card and click Write. Wait for the process to complete.

Step 2: Initial Setup on Raspberry Pi

1. Insert the MicroSD card into your Raspberry Pi 5.

2. Connect the HDMI cable to a display, plug in Ethernet, and power up the Raspberry Pi.

3. Boot up and note the unique player ID displayed on the screen.

Configure WiFi (if required):

• Press CTRL + N to open the Network Configuration Tool.
• Select WiFi Config and enter your WiFi SSID and password.
  

• Exit and restart the player to connect to WiFi.

Step 3: Register the Player on piSignage

1. Create an account at piSignage.com.

2. Go to the “Players” section and click Register Player.

3. Enter the unique Player ID displayed on your Raspberry Pi and save.

Step 4: Upload and Deploy Content

Upload Media:

• Go to the “Assets” tab in piSignage.
  
  
• Upload videos, images, or URLs as content.
  

Create and Assign Playlists:

• Navigate to the “Playlists” tab and click Create Playlist.
  
• Add assets to your playlist and assign it to your player.
  

Deploy Playlist:

1. Go to the “Players” section, select the registered player, and deploy the playlist.

Step 5: Monitor and Troubleshoot

Monitor Players:

• Check player status and connectivity under the “Players” tab.
  

Conclusion

Setting up piSignage with a Raspberry Pi 5 is a quick and cost-effective solution for digital signage. You can easily manage and display dynamic content across multiple screens.

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