(formerly Screenly OSE) is the world's most popular free and open-source digital signage software for Raspberry Pi and PCs. It is designed for individual users or small businesses that want a cost-effective, standalone way to display content on a single screen. Key Features
We adapted Anthias into a portable stack as follows:
allow you to manage network connections on the go via a mobile-friendly web interface. Low Power Draw screenly anthias portable
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y git clone https://github.com/Screenly/anthias.git cd anthias sudo ./ansible-playbook.sh
Avoid expensive commercial hardware and recurring software subscription fees. Anthias (formerly Screenly OSE) is the world's most
What do you plan to display? (Video loops, menus, live websites?)
: Because it runs on tiny devices like the Raspberry Pi 3, 4, or 5 , it is frequently used to create mobile kiosks or "portable" signage setups for events and trade shows. Low Power Draw sudo apt update && sudo
However, the transition to portable signage does present challenges, particularly regarding power management and network stability. Running a Raspberry Pi and a screen on battery power requires careful calculation of milliamp-hours to ensure longevity throughout an event. Additionally, managing content updates in environments without stable Wi-Fi requires users to plan ahead or utilize mobile hotspots.