Easy Digital Signage with ViewSonic’s myViewBoard Manager Software

First things first, let’s talk about ViewSonic’s myViewBoard Manager software. myViewBoard Manager is a centralized, cloud-based device management platform that allows you to efficiently manage all your display devices from a single dashboard, including ViewSonic Interactive Displays, Presentation Displays, and any device paired with the ViewBoard Box.

myViewBoard Manager offers basic features, but to leverage the full digital signage functionality, you’ll need Manager Advanced licenses assigned to your ViewSonic devices. This license is incredibly affordable (less than $20 per year per device) and will give you access to all of the software’s features and unlock a powerful digital signage solution empowering you to transform your displays into dynamic information hubs.

With myViewBoard Manager, you push out urgent alert messaging such as fire drills, inclement weather information, or other developing hazards/threats. For schools, you can strengthen safety by integrating a CAP platform with Manager to enable quick and targeted emergency broadcasts across your network displays.

Upgrading to Advanced version of myViewBoard Manager gives you access to additional features to streamline communication and elevate the quality of your announcements. You can schedule or instantly push multimedia content and playlists to your network displays, including images, videos, music, and messages. Whether you have one display or multiple displays at various locations, you can update as many devices as you wish from anywhere! You can schedule your displays to change automatically, choosing what content you want to broadcast, how often, and on which date/time.

And the best part is it’s super easy to do!

You can click here to see the feature differences between Basic Manager and Manager Advanced.

Step #1: Add Media

Once you’re logged into your myViewBoard Manager account, navigate over to the Media section. This is where you will upload your media files such as images and videos. You can broadcast one image or video at a time.

Step #2: Build Your Playlist(s) 

To broadcast more content, you can build a playlist that combines images, videos, and text. Click the “+” button to upload your content.  Once you have your media files, highlight the desired file and select “Add to playlist” from the three-dot menu.  You can create a new playlist or add to an existing one.

Step #3: Broadcast

With your content uploaded and playlist created, it’s time to switch to broadcast mode.  Remember, by default, myViewBoard Manager is in “Basic Features” mode.  Look for the toggle at the top of the screen and switch to “Advanced Features.”

Now, select the ViewSonic display or group you want to manage and click “Broadcast.”  You will select “Media Content” and you’ll choose “Playlist” from the options and select your desired playlist.  You can also broadcast web pages so if you wanted to broadcast an existing Google Slides presentation or to a YouTube channel, when you click “Broadcast” you will choose web page and simply paste the URL. If you wanted to do something similar with a PowerPoint, you would follow the same steps as above, but select “Presentation File”.

Click “OK,” and your ViewSonic display transforms into a digital signage marvel, cycling through your content or running your playlist.  You can customize playback settings like “Run continuously” or set a “Custom duration.” You can even prevent users from stopping the playback, ensuring your message is delivered. myViewBoard Manager Advanced offers a user-friendly interface, making it easy to update your content and keep your digital signage fresh and informative.

There are several benefits to utilizing digital signage in workplace and educational environments:

Enhanced Communication:  Digital signage allows for real-time updates, ensuring everyone is on the same page. Important announcements, event schedules, and company updates can be displayed prominently, keeping everyone informed instantaneously.

Boosted Engagement:  Digital signage lets you leverage eye-catching visuals, multimedia content, and even interactive displays. This grabs attention, fosters a more dynamic environment, and can even help to increase participation in activities and ensure adherence to important deadlines.

Improved Efficiency:  Digital signage automates many tasks.  Think about streamlining administrative duties in schools, like displaying lunch menus or class schedules. In workplaces, it can be used for high-impact messaging according to your needs such as wayfinding, alerts, event information, promotional offers, branding, and more.

Targeted Communication:  Unlike traditional signage, digital displays allow for targeted messaging. Content can be tailored for specific audiences, departments, or even individual classrooms.

ViewSonic’s myViewBoard Manager Advanced Software empowers users to create, manage, and deploy compelling digital signage content with ease. From seamless content creation to dynamic scheduling and robust management tools, the software offers everything organizations and educational environments need to boost engagement, enhance communication across their campuses, improve efficiency, and drive results.

Whether enhancing customer experiences, boosting employee engagement, or transforming learning environments, myViewBoard Manager Advanced Software is a versatile and cost-effective solution that delivers unmatched flexibility, scalability, and performance in the realm of digital signage.

Ready to take your digital signage efforts to new heights with ViewSonic’s myViewBoard Manager Advanced Software? The team at Parmetech can help! As an Elite ViewSonic partner, we can help you with all of your easy digital signage needs. Connect with us for a customized demo or to request a complimentary 30-day trial of Manager Advanced.