How to use Google Sheets with OptiSigns to automatically update changes to your screens

You can set up Google Sheets with OptiSigns so that whenever changes are made on Google Sheets it will automatically show up on your screen.
You can also use the Website app with your Google Sheets. Here is the link.

In this guide, we will walk you through end to end process to use Google Sheets in OptiSigns.

How to use Google Sheets with OptiSigns

1. Go to your Google Sheets.
Click File -> Publish to the Web

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The "Automatically republish when changes are made" is checked by default.
Click Publish and you will get a link. Copy that link.

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2. Go to our portal: https://app.optisigns.com/
Go to File/Assets and click App.
Add Google Sheet App:

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There are two options to enter your Google Sheets.

  • Enter your Google Sheets link directly.
  • Sign in with Google, and select your Google Sheets

Option 1: Enter your Google Sheets' information.

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  • Name: This is the name to organize assets, it will not be shown on the screen.
  • URL: This is the Google Sheets link that you got from Publish to the Web in your Google sheets.

Option 2: Sign in with Google Account

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  • Name: This is the name to organize assets, it will not be shown on the screen.
  • URL: This is the Google Sheets link that is auto-generated.
  • Select Sheet: You can select which sheet will play on your screen.
  • Orientation: Landscape or portrait options
  • Speed: Select how fast you want the slide to switch between slides. You can also customize your speed if you select Custom.

Advanced option:

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  • Force Sync Interval: By default, the system will force sync every 12 hours. The minute is 1 hour.
Click Save.
After Saving, you can Preview it. 

That's all! Congratulation!

You have created your Google Sheets.

You can assign the newly created wall to your screen by going to Screens, click Edit screens, and assign the Google Sheets to screens that you want.

You can put the created Google Sheets in a Playlist, Schedule too.

 

If you have any additional questions, concerns or any feedback about OptiSigns, feel free to reach out to our support team at support@optisigns.com or just submit a ticket here.

 

 

 

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