Verified devices & smart displays

Supported Hardware

Signa is engineered for reliability across a range of media players and commercial smart TVs. Choose from easy plug-and-play sticks, enterprise players, or native smart display platforms.

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Performance first

Prefer current-gen chipsets and wired Ethernet where possible for smooth 4K playback and fast preset switches.

Commercial power

Use displays with CEC and “power on last state” so screens recover cleanly after power cycles.

Locked down

Pin Signa as the default app (kiosk/launcher modes where supported) and manage updates during low-traffic windows.

Supported platforms & example models

Signa Screen Stick

Our plug-and-play player for fast rollouts. Optimized for Signa with auto-updates and remote management.

Models: Screen Stick Standard

Compact HDMI dongle; USB-powered
Automatic app start and reconnect
Ideal for menu boards, promos, and IPTV frames

Amazon Fire TV

Budget-friendly and widely available. Great for pilots and satellite screens.

Example models: Fire TV Stick 4K, Fire TV Stick (2nd Gen+), Fire TV Cube

Easy setup; good Wi-Fi; consider Ethernet adapters
Kiosk behavior via auto-launch settings
4K recommended for modern displays

Android TV

Flexible and performant with support for launchers and enterprise control.

Example models: NVIDIA Shield TV, Xiaomi Mi Box S, select certified boxes & Sony Bravia Android TVs

Supports launch-on-boot and managed updates
Strong 4K playback and app ecosystem
Preferred where BYO player is allowed

Google TV

Modern UI on top of Android; solid option for retail availability and simple installs.

Example models: Chromecast with Google TV, select Sony Bravia Google TV

Simple deployment; 4K capable SKUs available
Use USB-C hubs for Ethernet/power where needed
Good for mixed consumer/commercial fleets

Samsung Tizen (Commercial)

Commercial smart signage displays with native app support and clean installs (no external player).

Example ranges: Samsung Tizen Smart Signage (2016+), QLED Pro, Crystal UHD Pro (select)

No external player; tidy power and cabling
Great brightness options for public areas
Check SoC generation for video performance

LG webOS (Commercial)

Proven commercial displays with native playback and device management.

Example ranges: LG webOS Signage (2015+), select OLED Pro, NanoCell Pro

Native app deployment and remote control
Excellent panels and color handling
Confirm webOS version for feature parity

BrightSign

Enterprise-grade media players engineered for 24/7 digital signage.

Example series: LS, XD, XT

Rock-solid reliability and codec support
Great for large deployments with strict SLAs
Wired networking strongly recommended

Tripleplay

Integrated IPTV and signage platform used widely in venues and hospitality.

Example models: TS-100, TS-200, TS-300

Strong IPTV + signage combination
Good central management toolset
Ideal where IPTV is a first-class need

At-a-glance comparison

Platform	External player?	4K capable	Best for	Notes
Signa Screen Stick	Yes	Yes	Fast, uniform rollouts	Auto-updates, tuned defaults
Amazon Fire TV	Yes	Models vary	Pilots, budget installs	Use 4K sticks/cube; add Ethernet if possible
Android TV	Yes / Built-in (select TVs)	Yes	Flexible BYO fleets	Launcher/kiosk modes available
Google TV	Yes / Built-in (select TVs)	Yes	Retail availability	USB-C hubs add Ethernet/power
Samsung Tizen	No (Commercial display)	Yes	Clean installs, public areas	Check SoC generation for video loads
LG webOS	No (Commercial display)	Yes	Native deployments	Confirm webOS version support
BrightSign	Yes	Series-dependent	Enterprise & SLAs	Excellent stability and codecs
Tripleplay	Yes	Yes	IPTV-led venues	Strong centralized management

Questions about fleet mix or approvals? Talk to sales and we’ll recommend a best-fit stack for your venues.

Setup checklist

Network

Prefer wired Ethernet; if Wi-Fi, use 5GHz
Allow outbound HTTPS (app, updates, assets)
Whitelist any corporate proxies as needed

Display

Enable CEC and “power on last state”
Set panel to native resolution (4K where applicable)
Disable eco/sleep timers for 24/7 screens

Player

Auto-launch Signa on boot
Lock down to kiosk/launcher where supported
Schedule updates during off-hours

Need a recommendation?

Tell us about your venues (indoor/outdoor, brightness, IPTV, menu boards) and we’ll propose a hardware mix that fits your rollout and budget.

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