Add apps: YouTube, weather, clock and more

Add apps

Screenbird offers more than 40 built-in apps and integrations. Apps work just like other content: you can add them to playlists, schedules, and send them directly to screens.

How do you add an app?

  1. Go to Content in the sidebar.
  2. Click on Add app.
  3. Browse through the available apps or use the search bar.
  4. Select an app and configure the settings.
  5. Click on Add.

The app will appear in your media library.

Available apps by category

Google Workspace

Direct integrations with your Google account. Connect your account via OAuth or use a public link.

  • Google Slides - Display a live Google Slides presentation directly on your screen. No export or conversion needed. Configure auto-advance between slides and choose from various transitions.
  • Google Spreadsheet - Display a live Google Spreadsheet with an optional specific cell range.
  • Google Docs - Display a live Google Docs document.
  • Google Calendar - Display your Google Calendar on the screen.
  • Google Drive - Display files and folders from Google Drive.
  • Google Analytics - Display Google Analytics dashboards and reports.

Microsoft 365

Direct integrations with your Microsoft account via OAuth or public link.

  • PowerPoint Online - Display a live PowerPoint presentation with transitions.
  • Excel Online - Display a live Excel spreadsheet.
  • Outlook Calendar - Display your Outlook calendar.
  • SharePoint - Display SharePoint documents and pages.
  • Power BI - Display Power BI dashboards and reports. See the separate article "Connect Power BI to Screenbird" for details.

Social media

Display live social media feeds on your screen. Requires an OAuth connection with the respective platform.

  • Instagram - Display your Instagram feed, hashtags, or stories directly on your screen. Choose between carousel or full-screen display.
  • Facebook - Display your Facebook page feed or specific posts.
  • LinkedIn - Display LinkedIn posts from your company page.
  • X - Display posts from X users or hashtags.
  • YouTube - Display YouTube videos via channel or playlist.
  • TikTok - Display videos from a TikTok creator or hashtag.

News and information

  • News ticker - Display live news from various news sources. Choose your preferred news source and customize the ticker with colors and fonts.
  • Weather - Display the current weather for any location.
  • Clock - Display an analog or digital clock.
  • Exchange rates - Display currency exchange rates in real-time.
  • Stocks - Display stock market data.

Scheduling and collaboration

  • Google Calendar - Display your calendar or schedule.
  • Outlook Calendar - Display your Outlook calendar.

Media and entertainment

  • YouTube - Display YouTube videos.
  • Vimeo - Display Vimeo videos.
  • Spotify - Display Spotify playlists or currently playing songs.

Other

  • Custom HTML/CSS - Create custom content using HTML and CSS code.
  • RSS feed - Display content from an RSS feed.
  • Webhook - Connect external data sources using webhooks.

How do I configure an app?

Each app has its own configuration options. Common settings include:

  • Display size: Choose how the app appears on your screen (full screen or in a specific area).
  • Refresh rate: Set how often the content is updated (e.g., every 5 seconds, every minute).
  • Colors and fonts: Customize the appearance to match your brand.
  • API keys: Some apps require API keys or access tokens for authentication.

How do I remove an app?

  1. Go to Content in the sidebar.
  2. Find the app you want to remove.
  3. Click on the Delete button.
  4. Confirm the deletion.

The app will be removed from your media library.

Troubleshooting

The app doesn't show on my screen.

  • Check if the app is assigned to the screen in the scheduling.
  • Verify that the refresh rate is set correctly.
  • Check the app's authentication credentials (API keys, tokens, etc.).

The app displays, but the content is not updating.

  • Check the refresh rate setting.
  • Verify the data source (e.g., RSS feed, API endpoint) is still available.

I can't find the app I'm looking for.

  • Use the search function in the app browser.
  • Check if the app requires a paid subscription or extra permissions.

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