HTML Digital Signage: How to Embed HTML in a Display Widget
Digital signage is transforming how businesses and organizations communicate with their audiences. From eye-catching menus in restaurants to interactive maps in office lobbies, smart TVs are bringing static displays to life. But did you know you can take it a step further by embedding custom HTML widgets into your digital displays? In this guide, we'll explore how to use HTML to create engaging content for your smart TV. Whether it's social media feeds, live weather updates, or other web-based widgets, HTML offers endless possibilities for creating dynamic digital signage.
This guide will show you how to unlock endless possibilities with HTML-powered digital signage. Ready to make your displays more dynamic and captivating? Let’s dive in.
Can you use HTML in digital signage?
Absolutely! HTML can be integrated into digital signage, allowing businesses, schools, churches, and restaurants to display dynamic content on smart TVs. With digital signage software like Juuno, you can embed HTML widgets to showcase live data, social media feeds, or even interactive maps. This capability lets you enrich your displays with custom, real-time information. By leveraging a smart TV’s web browser and versatile widgets, digital signage becomes a powerful tool to engage audiences, inform customers, or inspire employees, without needing additional hardware or complex setups. It's the perfect solution for creating vibrant, engaging displays tailored to any organization.
How to add any widget to your digital signage with HTML
Now, let's dive into how to get it done. With Juuno, you can embed HTML code in a widget and add that to your digital display. You can choose to have that HTML widget show up full screen, or you can showcase it alongside other content widgets, like Instagram content or slideshows.
Not all digital signage apps have this capability, so check with your company to see if they can support HTML embeds.
For now, here's how to do this with Juuno:
1. Create a content playlist
Start by creating a content playlist. You can name it the topic of your HTML widget, or call it something more generic if you plan to add other content in addition to the HTML code.
2. Find the right app
Once you've created your playlist, the next step is to choose from the list of apps on the right-hand side. There are a variety of different types of apps and widgets that you can connect to your Juuno account to display any information, menu, video, or slideshow on your business's smart TV.
App options:
- Canva
- HTML Embed
- Image
- Image slideshow
- Instagram account
- Video
- Website
3. Drag and drop the embed app
Find the embed app on the right hand side and drag it over to your playlist.
4. Copy and paste HTML embed code
Next up, you need to copy and paste the HTML code.
Most website widgets function using HTML code, meaning you can display anything you have on your website on your smart TV as well. You could even create a website widget simply to add it to your smart TV. This is a sneaky hack for effortlessly creating digital signage content.
Here are some different types of HTML widgets you might want to use:
- Google Maps widgets
- Instagram feed widgets
- TikTok feed widgets
- Social icon widgets
- RSS feed widget weather widget
5. Preview HTML widget
The next step is to preview the HTML widget in the pop-up box and see if looks correct. If so, you're ready to move forward. If not, you should make edits within the platform where you got the HTML code. For example, if you're using a testimonial widget from Elfsight, you would use Elfsight to edit the content and style of the testimonials.
6. Add the playlist to your schedule
Now you need to add that playlist to your schedule to make sure it shows up on your smart TV screen when you want it to. You can have one thing show continuously or you can have different playlists at different times of the day or days of the week.
7. Deploy the digital signage to your smart TV (if you haven't yet)
Juuno, like most digital signage software, automatically updates according to your playlists and content schedules. However, if you have not yet launched your digital sign with your smart TV, you can do so now.
Choose how you want to deploy your digital sign. You can use Amazon Firestick or Android & Chromecast. Or, with any smart TV from any brand, you can opt for the browser-based signage option and deploy your content from any modern web browser.
Frequently asked questions about HTML digital signage
Check out these answers to common FAQs.
Where can I find a library of widgets?
Juuno has a library of apps and widgets that you can add to your smart TV signage, including Canva, HTML Embed. Image, Image slideshow, Instagram account, Video, and Website content. You can also use our HTML embed app to add any website widget to your TV (such as Google Maps or RSS). Essentially, any widget that can be created with HTML can be displayed on your TV's signage.
What is the most affordable digital signage platform?
Many digital signage solutions charge $20 to $25 per screen, and they offer complicated hardware. Juuno costs just $5 per screen and requires no complicated hardware. All you need is a smart TV with a browser, and you can use Juuno. This makes it an ideal solution for small businesses, schools, and organizations looking for a simple, affordable way to display content.
What is the best content to add to my digital sign?
The best digital signage content is dynamic and engaging. For instance, businesses can showcase promotions, menus, and announcements. Schools and offices can display schedules, safety updates, or motivational quotes. Adding widgets like weather updates, social media feeds, or live news keeps your signage fresh and informative. Incorporating HTML widgets allows you to pull in interactive content like Google Maps, testimonial sliders, and live RSS feeds to keep your audience engaged. With Juuno, it’s easy to manage your content from any browser and update your signage anytime.
Want to embed HTML in your digital signage? It's easy and affordable with Juuno.