
Android media players utilize the Android operating system and are just as impressive for digital signage as it is for other technology. Media players are at the core of any digital signage system, as it is the component that broadcasts your high-definition images, animations, videos, and other files in your campaign onto the displays. Ensuring your media player is powerful, offers the features you need, and can support your enterprise solutions is key. Android media players are sure to deliver that and more.
Types of Android Media Players
Android media players for digital signage come in the following primary forms:
Android HDMI Sticks
These portable sticks look like USB sticks but are larger. A good example is the Amazon Fire TV stick. All you have to do is plug the HDMI stick into your digital sign displays.
Android TV Box
It is projected that the global Android TV box market will maintain a 24.8% CAGR in the 2021-2027 forecast period. The Android TV box comes in handy when you have non-smart screens in your digital signage network. Actually, the TV box will make any screen a smart TV that can easily connect to the internet. You will use HDMI cables to connect the TV box, such as the NVIDIA Shield and the Xiaomi Mi Box to the display.
Android TVs
The built-in system on Chip (SOC) design of Android TVs allows them to act as both the media player and display for your campaign. You won’t require an external media player to power your smart Android TV.
The Advantages of Android Media Players for Digital Signage
There are several benefits to using an Android media player for digital signage solutions, as outlined.
Ease of Use
Setting up and using an Android media player is relatively straightforward. You don’t need much technical know-how to use these plug-and-play devices.
Compact Design
The compact design of Android media players allows you to conveniently keep the media alongside your digital signage displays. Indeed, you can snuggly fit the media player behind any display, saving on space and managing the aesthetics of your digital signage network.
Wide Availability
Android media players are readily available in online and offline stores. Get the media player whenever you need it. Additionally, they are also available through digital signage providers and can be paired with content management software, or CMS, to create the content on your screen. If you are looking for an enterprise solution, talk to a Solutions Consultant to learn more about how you can maximize more ROI working with a digital signage provider.
Software Compatibility
Hardware-software incompatibility can mean serious problems for your digital signage. However, the good news is that almost all digital signage content management systems readily and seamlessly support android media players.
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