How to use the Webcam Widget

Arreya’s webcam widget is a useful tool for users who want to display live webcam feeds. In this article, we will walk through how to use the webcam widget, and at the bottom of the page, you’ll find our full YouTube video, which also walks through the process of using the webcam widget.

 

Getting Started

First, log in to your Arreya channel. In your dashboard, click the Content menu at the top of the page, and then click presentations. Next, click “widgets” on the top menu bar, then click “webcam.”

Webcam Widget Settings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The top section shows a preview of how the widget will appear before inserting it into the presentation. Below the preview, you will find the widget settings. First choose to either display the widget using your Webcam URL or by using a Live Input with the Widget format dropdown.

Using Webcam URL

When using the Webcam URL, first enter the stream URL for your webcam or IP camera. Use the [Refresh Time] field to choose how often the webcam feed will refresh. Click the [Scaling] toggle to choose sizing options. Click [Fill] to have the feed fill the previously selected sizing, or click [Fit] to have the feed stay in its original aspect ratio.

Using Live Input

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When using a Live Input use the “Scaling” toggle to choose sizing options. Click “Fill” to have the live input fill the previously selected sizing, or click “Fit” to have the live input stay in its original aspect ratio. Use the “Enable Video” toggle to display video for the live input. Use the “Video Input” field to choose which video input to use. The webcam widget will automatically choose the device’s default video input. Use the “Enable Audio” toggle to play audio for the live input. Use the “Audio Input” field to choose which audio input to use. The webcam widget will automatically choose the device’s default audio input. Lastly, use the “Volume” field to choose the volume of the audio.

For more detailed information on setting up live input, including required hardware, CLICK HERE.

Final Steps

When you are finished with the widget settings, click the “OK” Button to add the Webcam widget to your page. Drag the widget to move it, or use the bounding box to resize it. Click the purple brush icon below the widget to open the Style settings. In the Style settings you have options for color, transparency, borders, shadows and more. When finished click OK. If you want to adjust the widget settings after adding it to the page, Click the purple Gear icon below the widget to open the Settings menu. If you need additional Webcam widgets, you can add additional widgets from the ‘Widgets’ menu and repeat these steps. When you are finished, click the Green “Push Live” button to update your presentation.

 

 

How to Make a Twitter List

How to Make a Twitter List

Why Use Twitter Lists on your Arreya Channel: Twitter Lists allow you to customize, organize, and prioritize the Tweets that will appear in your Arreya presentation. Creating a Twitter List allows you to personally and more securely deliver the tweets you want your customers, clients, or visitors to see.

  1. Go to the Twitter website or app. If using a mobile device, click on your profile picture in the upper left corner, and click on [Lists]. If on the desktop, click lists on the menu bar on the left.
  2. Click on the [New List] icon. Add a list name, description, and image, and then click Next.
  3. Next, search for members/users to add to the list and click [Add] next to their account names.
  4. After adding all accounts you wish to have in your list, Click [Done].
  5. Click the share icon, and choose [Copy Link to List].
  6. Return to your Arreya presentation, and paste the URL into the list field.

 

How to use the Translate Widget

 

  1. From your Dashboard go to [Content] then [Presentations]
  2. Select the green [Edit] button on the desired presentation
  3. Select [Translate] from the [Widgets] drop down menu
  4. In the ‘Language’ drop down you can select the language you would like your signage translated to. In the ‘Text’ field you can edit the button text that will display on the touch point.
  5. Click [OK] once finished to insert the new Translate touch point.
  6. Remember: This only creates a touch point for that one language. You should include a button for English as well so that it can be returned to the original language if necessary.
  7. Remember to save your changes by pushing the green [Push Live] button in the top right of the editor

How to use the SMS Widget

 

The SMS widget requires user input. An on screen keyboard should be configured for the device if available.

  1. From your Dashboard go to [Content] then [Presentations]
  2. Select the green [Edit] button on the desired presentation
  3. Select [SMS] from the [Widgets] drop down menu
  4. In the ‘Message’ field you can enter the body of the text message that the user will receive. In the ‘Text’ field you can edit the button text that will display on the touch point.
  5. Click [OK] once finished to insert the new SMS touch point.
    1. It is important that you have an on screen keyboard configured on the device that is running the Arreya App. If this is not configured the user will have no way of entering their phone number.
  6. Remember to save your changes by pushing the green [Push Live] button in the top right of the editor

How to Embed a Livestream with the Streaming Widget

 

The streaming widget is primarily for direct HLS feeds from an encoder. Displaying a stream that is hosted on a website is best done by using the Website Widget. You can find details on how to accomplish this here: For security reasons the HLS URL generated by the encoder needs to be HTTPS with a valid security certificate. Many encoders do not support this. We recommend products from this page:

  1. From your Dashboard go to [Content] -> [Presentations]
  2. Click [Widgets] near the top left and click [Streaming] from the drop-down
  3. Paste the HLS URL into the “URL or Text” field
  4. Configure the settings below how you would like best
    1. Enabling Controls will allow a user to pause, adjust volume, or skip around in the video/livestream if available
    2. Autoplay will play the video automatically upon the slide becoming active
    3. Loop being enabled will loop the video/livestream if applicable
    4. Mute will prevent the video/livestream from having sound unless unmuted by a user
    5. The volume slider will set the default volume for the video/livestream
  5. Click [OK] and you should now have a video player that you can resize or adjust the style