Connect your first screen to Screenbird

What do you need?

  • A screen (TV, monitor) with a device that can open a web browser (smart TV, laptop, media player)
  • A Screenbird account

Step 1: Open the player

Open the browser on the device connected to your screen and go to:

player.screenbird.app

You will see a login screen.

Step 2: Log in

  1. Enter your Screenbird email address
  2. Enter your password
  3. If you have two-factor authentication (2FA) enabled, enter the code from your authentication app
  4. Click Log in

Step 3: Select or create a screen

After logging in, you will see your available screens. If you don't have a screen yet, create one:

  1. Click Create screen
  2. Enter a name for your screen (e.g., "Reception", "Office", "Lobby")
  3. Select the location (optional)
  4. Click Create

Your screen is now created and the device will automatically connect to it.

Step 4: Start scheduling content

You're all set\! Now you can start adding and scheduling content for your screen.

  1. Go to the Screenbird dashboard
  2. Click on Content in the sidebar
  3. Add content (videos, images, apps, slides, etc.)
  4. Click on your screen and assign content to it
  5. Your content will appear on the display within seconds

Troubleshooting

The device won't connect to Screenbird Player

  • Check your internet connection
  • Verify your email and password are correct
  • If you have 2FA enabled, make sure the code is entered correctly
  • Restart the browser and try again

The screen is not showing content

  • Verify the device is connected to the correct screen
  • Check that content is scheduled to display on your screen
  • Verify the device has an active internet connection
  • Check the browser console for errors

Next steps

Congratulations\! Your first screen is now set up and running. You can now:

  • Add more screens to your network
  • Create and schedule content
  • Organize content into playlists
  • Set up integrations (Google Slides, YouTube, news tickers, etc.)
  • Customize the appearance of your screens

For more information, see the Screenbird knowledge base.

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