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1. Installation Guide: Wilyer Digital Signage Player Application on Android TV
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Connect the Android TV to the Internet
- Power on your Android TV.
- Ensure it is connected to the internet via
LAN
orWiFi
.
2. Navigate to the App Section
- Using your remote, go to the
Apps
section on your Android TV’s main menu.
3. Open the Google Play Store
- Locate the
Play Store
application from the list of apps.
Alternatively, look for a “Go to Play Store
” button in the Apps section.
4. Use the Search Feature in Play Store
- Inside the Play Store, navigate to the
Search
option. - Select it to start searching for apps.
5. Search for “Wilyer Digital Signage Player”
- Type
"Wilyer Digital Signage Player"
using the on-screen keyboard or a connected external keyboard. - Press
OK
on your remote to search.
6. Locate the Wilyer Application in Search Results
- Browse the search results to find the
Wilyer Digital Signage Player
application.
7. Select the Wilyer Application
- Highlight and select the
Wilyer Digital Signage Player
app.
8. Install the Application
- On the app’s page, click the
Install
button. - Wait for the installation process to complete.
9. Open the Application
- Once the installation is complete, click the
Open
button. - This will launch the
Wilyer Digital Signage Player
application.
Important Notes
- Ensure your Android TV has sufficient storage space before installation.
- If you encounter any issues, check your internet connection or contact Wilyer Support for assistance.
2: How to Setup Wilyer Digital Signage for Initial Setup
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Pairing the Screen with the CMS Account
- Upon the first launch of the
Wilyer Digital Signage
application, you will see aPairing Code
screen. - This code is used to connect the screen with a new CMS account.
2. Granting “Display Over Other Apps” Permission
- For Android 11 and above,
special permissions
are required for the digital signage app to relaunch automatically after a restart. - To enable this:
- Right-click on the screen (if using a mouse) or press the
Back button
on the remote. - This opens the
Signage App Settings Menu
on the left-hand side.
- Right-click on the screen (if using a mouse) or press the
3. Enable Auto Launch Permission
- Use the
Down Arrow button
on the remote to scroll down to the menu option forAuto Launch Permission
. - If there is no warning for the
Auto Launch Permission
, you can skip this step.
4. Enable “Display Over Other Apps”
- The
Display Over Other Apps
list will open, allowing you to find theWilyer Signage Application
. - Enable the switch for the
Wilyer Signage Player
app to allow it to launch at bootup.
5. Confirm Setup and Auto-Launch
- Once enabled, press the
Back button
on the remote or right-click using a mouse to return to the Wilyer app. - You will see a success message confirming that warnings for
"Display Over Other Apps"
permissions are resolved. - Ensure the
Auto Start at Bootup
checkbox is enabled.
6. Restart Verification
- On the next restart, the Wilyer Signage application will open automatically.
- It typically takes
20–40 seconds
on regular Android TVs.
3: Pairing the Screen and Running Content for the First Time
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Login to the Dashboard
- Visit dashboard.wilyersignage.com.
- Login or create an account and create a new screen.
2. Enter the Pairing Code
- Enter the pairing code displayed on your screen.
- A success message will appear, and the screen will display a black screen with red dots, indicating that the screen is connected but no content is published yet.
3. Publish Content
- Use the dashboard to publish content to the screen.
- Once published, the screen will start playing the content immediately.
4. Offline Playback
- Content will continue playing even if the device goes offline.
4: Additional Android TV Setup and Operation Tips
1. Access Device Settings
- Use the left-hand sidebar to access various options like WiFi Settings or Android App Settings.
2. Clear Signage App Storage Data and Cache
-
Navigate to the
App List
via Android Settings.
-
Find the Wilyer Signage Application and select Clear Data or Clear Cache.
-
Reopen the app and follow the pairing steps again.
1. Access OS Permissions
- Open the
Sidebar Menu
and scroll down toOS Permissions
. Click onGrant Permissions
.
2. Grant Permissions via Android Prompt
- Follow the Android permission prompts to grant required permissions for the app.
3. Verify Permission Status
- Once all permissions are granted, the checkboxes will turn
green
, confirming successful setup.
This document ensures a smooth setup process for users deploying Wilyer Digital Signage Software on Android TVs. Let me know if you need any additional edits or enhancements!
5: Installation via USB Wilyer APK
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Locate “TV File Commander”
- Go to the
Apps List
on your Android TV and find the"TV File Commander"
application. - If the app is not available, go to the
Play Store
and install the app before proceeding to the next step. - Alternatively, you can use a pre-loaded file explorer app to access USB.
2. Connect USB with Wilyer APK
- Open
"TV File Commander"
or your preferred file explorer. - Connect the USB device containing the
Wilyer Signage Application APK
file. - You can download the latest application from Wilyer Digital Signage APK Download.
3. Navigate to the APK File
- Use the file explorer to navigate to the folder where the APK file is stored on the USB.
4. Install the Wilyer App
- Click on the APK file and follow the on-screen instructions to install the Wilyer Signage Application.
5. Open the App
- Once the installation is complete, click
Open
to launch the application.
6. Verify Installation
- The
Wilyer Signage Application
will also appear in theApps List
on your Android TV.
7. Follow Pairing Steps
- After installation, follow the pairing steps defined in the previous module to connect the app to your CMS account.
6: How to Install Remote Update via Wilyer App Update OTA Syst
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Open Navigation Window
- Right-click using a mouse or press the
Back Button
on the remote to open the navigation window.
2. Check for Updates
- Scroll down to the bottom of the navigation bar where it shows the
App Version
. - When a remote update is available, it will automatically download.
3. Start the Installation
- Once the update is downloaded, a blue
Start Install
button will appear. - Note: This process is required for apps installed via USB or other non-Google Play Store sources.
4. Grant Permissions
- If prompted, allow the app to install updates by granting permissions through
Install Unknown Apps
.
5. Allow Updates in Settings
- Go to Settings and enable permissions for the Wilyer app to install updates.
6. Retry Installation
- Go back to the app and click
Start Install
again. - With proper permissions, the app will install the update while retaining all previously stored content.
7. Verify Update and Relaunch
- Once the installation is successful, the app will automatically relaunch with the latest version.
- Check the version status in the navigation window to confirm the update.
Key Notes
- This remote update process ensures you stay on the latest version without losing content.
- Ensure all required permissions are granted for a seamless update experience.