Your screens never go dark

Screenbird caches all content locally on the player device. If the internet connection drops, your screens keep playing. When the connection returns, new content syncs automatically.

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How offline mode works

Osteria Nove
CUCINA MODERNA
Starters
Burrata & heirloom tomato
14
Puglia burrata, San Marzano, basil, olive oil
Beef carpaccio, truffle
16
Dry-aged beef, black truffle, parmesan, rocket
Pasta
Cacio e pepe
18
Tonnarelli, pecorino romano, cracked pepper
Tagliatelle, wild boar ragu
22
Slow-cooked 6 hours, rosemary, red wine
Mains
Branzino, salsa verde
28
Ribeye 350g, bone marrow
36
Menu changes with the seasons · Ask about allergens · osterianove.nl
Offline · Continues playing
No configuration needed. Works automatically.
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Push content as usual

There's nothing extra to set up.

2

The player caches everything locally

Every screen keeps its own local copy of its content.

3

Internet drops? Screens keep playing

And sync automatically the moment the connection returns.

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Local content cache

The player downloads all assigned content at startup and stores it locally on the device. Playback continues seamlessly even without internet.

Pre-loaded on device startup
All assigned content cached locally
Zero dependency on live internet
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Smart sync

The player only downloads content that changed since the last sync. Small updates, fast downloads, minimal bandwidth usage.

Delta sync for efficiency
Background downloads
Bandwidth-friendly updates
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Temporary: until 5:00 PM

Reliable playback

Even during extended outages, your screens continue showing content. Playlists rotate, schedules switch, and apps show cached data.

Playlists continue rotating
Scheduled content switches normally
Graceful fallback for live apps

Built for every industry

See how this feature works in your industry.

Retail

Store screens keep showing promotions even if the internet goes down. No blank screens, ever.

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Hospitality

Your digital menu boards stay live during internet outages. Guests always see your menu.

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Healthcare

Waiting room displays and wayfinding screens remain operational regardless of network status.

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Screen Management

Monitor online/offline status for all your screens.

Scheduling

Schedules keep working offline, switching content on time.

Content Management

Manage the content that gets cached on your player devices.

AI Assistant

Ask for what you need in plain words, and it does the work once you confirm.

Designer

Create custom designs to display in your split screen zones.

Split Screen

Combine your designs with other content sources in a multi-zone layout.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know. Can't find your answer? Check our help center.

Nothing changes for the viewer. Your screens keep playing the cached content as if nothing happened.
All content assigned to the screen is cached locally. The player pre-downloads everything it needs.
The player automatically checks for updates when the connection returns. Only changed content is downloaded, keeping bandwidth usage low.
Yes. Scheduled content switches happen locally, based on the device clock. No internet needed for scheduled transitions.

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