How to use Google Docs with OptiSigns

You can set up Google Docs with OptiSigns so that whenever changes are made on Google Docs it will automatically show up on your screen.

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

How to Create a Google Docs App

1. Go to our portal: https://app.optisigns.com/

Open the OptiSigns portal → Go to Files/Assets page

Click Apps → Search for Google Docs and click on the app:

There are two options to enter your Google Docs.

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

Option 1: Enter your published Google Docs link directly

Go to your Google Docs

Click File -> Publish to the Web

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

→ Return to your Google Docs app in the OptiSigns portal and fill in the required fields as following:

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

Option 2: Sign in with Google

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

Advanced option:

• Force Sync Interval: By default, the system will force sync every 12 hours. The minute is 1 hour.

That's all! Congratulations!

You have created your Google Docs asset.

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

You can put the created Google Docs 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