Why the OptiSigns Android Stick is Our Most Recommended Digital Signage Player
At OptiSigns, we believe good technology should be affordable and easy to use. No other product we offer better embodies this ethos than the Android Player. This is the most cost-effective piece of digital signage hardware on the market, immediately transforming any screen into a digital sign.
The Android Player retails at $79.99 | €99.99 | £66.66 with OptiSigns digital signage software pre-configured. It is available at OptiSigns.com, Amazon.com, Amazon CA, Amazon UK, and Amazon DE. It removes the guesswork of trying to figure out whether OptiSign will work on your device. You’re guaranteed solid performance.
Why Buy a Digital Signage Player at all? Why Can’t I Use the OptiSigns App on a Smart TV?
Recent updates to Smart TV systems are preventing digital signage apps from automatically starting when the TV turns on, and compromising performance. Samsung, LG, and Fire TV have all adopted this approach. These manufacturers have actively sought to limit the usage of their Smart TVs away from digital signage, but the Android Stick Digital Signage Player allows it across any device.
Also, screensaver and power saver settings can and will cause frequent interruptions in continuous signage display. Couple that with a limited storage capacity - restricting the amount and type of content the TV can display - and the Android Stick is a no-brainer if you’re really trying to make the most of your signs.
The Android Stick makes any kind of deployment easy, from large to small. Its slim profile allows it to easily fit behind any screen, with no mounting necessary. It’s recommended for 16 hour per day continuous playback, suitable for regular digital signage use in businesses during regular hours. For 24 hour continuous operation, we recommend the OptiSigns Pro Player.
OptiSigns Android Player Key Features
OptiSigns Android Player address shortcoming of Smart TV and provide more dedicated Digital Signage use case features:
- Auto Launch - Starts the OptiSigns app immediately upon device startup, causing minimal downtime between TV startup and signage display.
- 4K Content Playback - Including video, images, and any created assets, including app integration.
- Small Form Factor, Full Functionality - Easily fit behind your screens without sacrificing convenience, with pre-configured access to your OptiSigns app.
- Single Purpose Device - Built from the ground up to run OptiSigns. Flawlessly.
- More Powerful Hardware - Faster CPU with AV1 decoding support
- Full Content Access - Supports multiple split screen zones, up to 4, and can display any video, image, file, or mainstream web application up to 4K resolution
- Remotely Control - Control using included remote, or remotely access using OptiSigns web browser to control screen and remotely monitor from anywhere
- Improved Connectivity - WiFi 2.4GHz/5GHz channels, built-in Ethernet, Bluetooth
- Stands Alone - Standalone mode can be used to auto play content on a MicroSD Card or USB drive, caches up to 16GB of downloaded data for display during web outages
- Budget Conscious - Pay once, it’s yours. No hidden fees
Small Form Factor, Full Functionality
The OptiSigns Android Player was built to fit behind or with any size screen, no mounting required. Simply attach the dongle, plug it in, and turn your screen into a digital sign. The device can be preconfigured on our website, and if you don’t wish to do this, it is still easy to set up the player.
Single Purpose Device
Our Android Player has one function: to run OptiSigns digital signage software as well as can be. Other devices may have some slight bugs due to unoptimized hardware - the Android Player eliminates these. The player cannot be misused nor shifted from its single-focus on displaying your digital signage content. If the signage player is ever turned off, it will automatically relaunch after a set amount of time.
It’s what we always recommend to our customers, and is our most popular device.
More Powerful Hardware
The Gen 3 is much more powerful than older versions of the Android Player. With an upgraded CPU and additional video encoding capabilities (including AV1 encoding), the Android Player is the most powerful digital signage player at its price.
Full OptiSigns App Support
Has complete access to any content uploaded to the OptiSigns app or web browser, with additional mobile functionality. Can easily display any content up to 4K in resolution, including videos, images, files, feeds, or web applications. Supports up to 4 split screen zones.
Remotely Control
Grants complete control over your digital sign. Control directly with the included OptiSigns remote, or configure directly using the OptiSigns web browser. With the Android Player installed, you can even use your mobile device as a remote via the OptiSigns mobile app.
Improved Connectivity
This little device is packed full of connectivity options, including full WiFi 2.4GHz/5GHz access, an Ethernet, and Bluetooth. It’s fully equipped to maintain constant connectivity to ensure your digital displays show exactly what you want, when you want, and to maintain your in-app schedules perfectly.
Stands Alone
The OptiSigns Android Player is fully equipped to run in offline mode, should the need arise. It can store up to 16GB of cached downloaded data, and, in standalone mode, run data off a MicroSD or USB drive if needed.
Budget Conscious
At $79.99, this is the most affordable digital signage hardware you’ll find anywhere. You buy it once, it’s yours, with no additional fees. Best of all, there’s no sacrificing quality: it has all the features you’d expect from an OptiSigns device.
Advanced Features
The stick is small, affordable, but packed with supported features only seen in high-end players:
- Sync Play
- HDMI CEC
- HDMI Assert - Every hour, the player forces the TV back to the HDMI input that the stick is on. This prevents the TV from being switched to watch something else and neglecting to return it to a signage display.
- MDM - remote reboot, control, etc. - think you can remove the remote control above and just talk here.
- Operational Schedule
- RS232 (turn on, off commercial grade TV, integrate IoT sensor devices)
- AI Camera with audience intelligence
Hardware Specifications
- 1x HDMI Port
- 1x USB 2.0
- 100 Mbps Ethernet
- MicroSD card slot
- 2GB RAM
- 16GB eMMC Storage
- WiFi 2.4GHz, 5GHz
- 5.0BLE Bluetooth
- 5v-1A Power
- USB Type-C Power Port
- Android 11 OS
- Passive Cooling
- 5W Max Power Consumption
- Remote Controllable
- FCC, CE, RoHS Certification
- 12 Month Warranty
What’s in the Box?
When you purchase an OptiSigns Android Stick Player, you’ll receive:
- 1x OptiSigns Android Stick Digital Signage Player
- 1x Remote Control
- 1x USB Cable
- 1x HDMI Extension Cable
- 1x Power Adapter
- 1x Pack of 2 'AAA' Batteries (US package only)
Get an OptiSigns Android Stick Here:
Looking to add digital signage to your business, but not sure we can handle everything you need? No problem. We offer a free, 14-day trial and full access to our Pro Plus plan for the duration.
Have questions? Concerns? Comments? Ideas for a new feature? Let us know at support@optisigns.com.
