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What is Android Digital Signage?

Navori Player runs natively on Android media players including SoC displays, tablets, mobile and external digital signage players.  Navori Player for Android supports every Navori CMS feature available and is the most reliable standalone player software of its kind.

Back in 2015, Navori pioneered the first native Android digital signage software player software.  From the very beginning, Navori Player for Android media players has supported every Navori CMS feature and outperformed every other standalone player software. Navori Player for Android has benefited from continuous improvements and enhancements, making it the most innovative and reliable digital signage player software available.

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Why use Android for digital signage?

Android is a well-known operating system that rivals Microsoft Windows. It has native content delivery capabilities, meaning its performance and features are similar, or even slightly better than what you would experience from a Windows based PC. Android is by far the best operating system for digital signage running on System-on-Chip (SoC) and external standalone player devices. Unlike Chrome OS, Tizen or WebOS, Android digital signage supports ultra-powerful native applications and gives software publishers full control over the operating system and hardware components.

Large organizations already manage employees’ Android devices using mobile device management software and device certification.

  • The CMS software publisher is in full control, from software design to post installation updates.
  • Navori has designed its own Android digital signage player: The Navori Stix 3700. This nano standalone player broadcasts content in 4K with full Navori CMS feature support.
  • Philips, Elo, Sony, Sharp and many other well-known screen manufacturers use Android on SoC. Navori has compiled a customized (for each brand) version of Navori Player software for Android Digital Signage that includes screen control and on-board diagnostics.
Stix 3700

Android’s limits in relation to digital signage:

  • It doesn’t offer multi-screen support
  • Each manufacturer customizes the operating system so it must be specifically designed for this specific use. For example, the player software must have full system rights so it can reboot the device, update the software remotely and control of the screen.

About Google Android

Android runs on ARM processors, which consume 8 to 10 times less electricity than a typical PC. This operating system is stable and secure, with native 3G / 4G / 5G support, VPN and proxy with authentication.

Android currently powers millions of game consoles, smartphones, tablets, portable media players and “smart” devices like system on chip TVs and other consumer electronics. It’s extremely reliable and efficient, making it especially well-suited for digital signage.

About Navori Labs

  • Digital signage software developer since 1997.
  • 100% of the company’s software development is performed in-house.
  • Navori Player for Android powers hundreds of thousand displays globally.