OptiStick

What is the OptiSigns OptiStick Digital Signage Player?

OptiSigns OptiStick Digital Signage Player, aka OptiStick, is the perfect solution for your digital signage needs. It is optimized for digital signage and is fully compatible with all OptiSigns features and apps. The player is easy to set up and can be managed from anywhere

Here are the key reasons you should to consider using an OptiStick over just downloading digital signage apps on the Smart TVs

• With an OptiStick, you will have Auto launch functionality when you start the TV.
• OptiStick will prevent Screen Saver / System Power of TVs to interrupt with signage display 
• Large Local Data storage of 16GB compared to few MB on the Smart TVs for your content.

Key features of OptiSigns OptiStick Digital Signage Player

• The device is neatly designed and has a small form factor. It can be easily installed on the back of TVs.
• The OptiStick device comes preconfigured, It just takes 1 min to setup, just plug in to the power source. There is no need to create/login to Amazon/Google accounts etc.
• It supports 4K Video
• 16GB storage - enough for large number of images, videos in your playlist
• It has an Ethernet port so you can connect to the wired internet for a more stable internet.
• It supports Mass pre-configuration for large deployments
• It has capability for remotely viewing what’s playing on the device.
• Ability to remotely troubleshooting the devices

The OptiStick is recommended for use to up to 4 zones content, and 16h per day play.

How to Order the OptiSigns OptiStick Digital Signage Player:

• Buy directly from the OptiSigns Website 
  • When ordering directly from our website you can preconfigure the Wi-Fi and it will pair it to your account. 
  • Shipping time - 3-5 days to most locations in the US
• Buy from Amazon
  • Shipping time - 1-2 days with Prime Subscription

How to Set Up the OptiStick:

1. Connect cables & power

• Connect the power adapter to the OptiStick and plug the adapter into a power outlet.
• Plug OptiStick into your TV HDMI port (use extension cable if needed.)

2. Pair your remote

1. Press and hold ← and ⌂ together for 5 seconds, the light on the remote will start to blink. Once it is paired, the light will stop blinking and “Remote connection success” message will show up on the screen. Note: You can also download and use OptiSigns Admin app as remote control

NOTE: If you have an older OptiStick, your remote may look like this:

In this case, after you've plugged in the dongle, just press the "OK" and "HOME" buttons together to pair it. If the dongle is already paired to the remote and you want to pair a different remote, unplug the dongle, wait a few seconds, plug the dongle back in and repair.

From here, there are two paths, depending if you pre-configured your device at checkout or not:

• If you DID pre-configure your device at checkout:
  • The device should automatically connect to your WiFi. It will take a couple of minutes to set up and start playing content. Sign-in here to get started.
• If you DID NOT pre-configure your device at checkout:
  • Keep following the guide below.

3. If you see the below screen below please connect to the Network 

4. To configure your Wi-Fi now, press the Ok button on the remote. Network and Internet page will open up. In the Network & Internet, select your Wi-Fi network, and then enter your Wi-Fi password. 

You should now be connected to the Internet.

5. You can also connect to Wi-Fi using the following

• Use our Mobile Admin app (link)
• Mass Config with USB, SD Card (link)
• You can also use Ethernet Port on the device and connect to the internet via wired connection.
• If you order an un-provisioned device (the device will not be automatically provisioned to your account because you order as guest, or you just chose to order an un-provisioned device).

6. After connecting to the internet, the device will generate a Pairing code like below. You can log in to https://app.optisigns.com and  click on Add Screen to Pair the device. For more detail refer to this article

7. Assign Content - To assign content Click Edit

8 Click the Type drop down list and select Playlist & Select the Playlist you want to use. If you haven't create a playlist yet, you can use the Simple Playlist that was automatically created with your account.

Click Save.

That's all! Congratulations, you have set up your OptiStick Device.

If you have questions please don't hesitate to contact us at support@optisigns.com