Configuring a Windows, Mac, or Linux device with Arreya

Configuring a non-Chrome device with Arreya:

 

Part 1 – Install Chrome

https://www.google.com/chrome/browser/desktop/

Part 2 – Install the Arreya Chrome app

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/arreya/nloplhgjobaomjdppnbcdjfgbefifbdo

Part 3 – Pair your channel with the app

  1. Log in to your Arreya account
  2. Click [Management]
  3. Click [Devices]
  4. Click [+ Add Device]
  5. Enter a name for the non-chrome device and the code displayed on the screen
  6. When you click OK, the device will pair and the app will now display your content.  Anytime the app is open the content will display.

 

You will need to lock down your os/device and set the arreya app to auto-launch if you want to install this as a permanent solution!

Creating & Removing a Quick Alert

Managing Quick Alerts:

 

Creating a Quick Alert –

  1. Log in to your Arreya Manager at https://yourchannel.arreya.com/login
  2. Click the green [+New Alert] button in the box on the left titled “Alerts”
    Digital Signage Alerts
  3. In the new box that shows up you can set your alert with different messaging, animations, colors, and icons. You can also set how long you’d like the alert to display.
    Digital Signage Quick Alerts

    1. The Title field will display in larger text.
    2. Message field is slightly smaller, intended for secondary messaging to the alert.
    3. The icon drop down has many icons you can choose from to match the type of alert you are sending out.
    4. The Animation drop down adds motion to bring attention to your alert. This will animate the icon. (Optional)
    5. The timeout option will automatically remove the alert after the set amount of time, entered in seconds. It is default set to 500 seconds.
  4. Click [Add Alert]
  5. Your alert will now cover the screen and scroll across to attract attention

 

Removing a Quick Alert –

  1. Log in to your Arreya Manager at https://yourchannel.arreya.com/login
  2. Click the red [Remove Alert] button in the box on the left titled “Alerts”
    Quick Alert

Scheduling a Presentation

How to schedule a Digital Signage Presentation for your Arreya Digital Signage:

 

Creating a new schedule –

  1. Log in to your Arreya Manager at https://yourchannel.arreya.com/login
  2. Click [Schedule] in the top menu
  3. Click [+ New Schedule]

    Schedule

  4. Choose a Presentation from the drop-down menu
  5. Click the empty Start box to choose a start time.  You can adjust the day and time
  6. Click the empty End box to choose an end time.  You can adjust the day and time
  7. Check the box for Repeat every to start a recurring schedule.
  8. Fill in the empty box for the number of and then change the dropdown to the unit of time.
    1. Use Minute(s) to have the presentation repeat every X minutes.
    2. Use Hour(s) to have the presentation repeat every X hours.
    3. Use Day(s) to have the presentation repeat every X days.
    4. Use Weeks(s) to have the presentation repeat every X weeks.  You’ll be able to set what days of the week you want the schedule to appear on.
    5. Use Month(s) to have the presentation repeat every X months.
    6. Use Year(s) to have the presentation repeat every X years.
  9. Set an expiration date and time for your schedule.
  10. Click Create and your new schedule will be added to the calendar and list

Scheduling digital signage is now complete. Changes take effect immediately.  You cannot overlap schedules.

 

Update an existing Schedule –

  1. Log in to your Arreya Manager at https://yourchannel.arreya.com/login
  2. Click [Schedule] in the top menu
  3. Choose a schedule from the list and click [Edit], or click the blue scheduled time on the calendar
    Scheduling Digital Signage
  4. Choose a Presentation from the drop-down menu
  5. Click the empty Start box to choose a start time.  You can adjust the day and time
  6. Click the empty End box to choose an end time.  You can adjust the day and time
  7. Check the box for Repeat every to start a recurring schedule.
  8. Fill in the empty box for the number of and then change the dropdown to the unit of time.
    1. Use Minute(s) to have the presentation repeat every X minutes.
    2. Use Hour(s) to have the presentation repeat every X hours.
    3. Use Day(s) to have the presentation repeat every X days.
    4. Use Weeks(s) to have the presentation repeat every X weeks.  You’ll be able to set what days of the week you want the schedule to appear on.
    5. Use Month(s) to have the presentation repeat every X months.
    6. Use Year(s) to have the presentation repeat every X years.
  9. Set an expiration date and time for your schedule.
  10. Click Update and your changes will show on the calendar and list

Scheduling digital signage is now complete.  Changes take effect immediately.  You cannot overlap schedules.

Tip: You can use schedule updates to control content on the fly

 

Remove an existing Schedule –

  1. Log in to your Arreya Manager at https://yourchannel.arreya.com/login
  2. Click [Schedule] in the top menu
  3. Choose a schedule from the list and click [Delete]
  4. Click [OK] on the confirmation screen
    Digital Signage Schedules

Your schedule is now removed.  Changes take effect immediately.