This article explains how to connect a USB GPS device to a BrightSign player, enabling location-based content and more precise targeting for your OnSign deployments.
- Make sure the USB GPS device is connected before powering on your BrightSign player.
- Ensure the player is connected to your OnSign account.
Configuring GPS in OnSign
- Go to Player Settings in the OnSign platform.
- Scroll down to the Serial Port Settings (RS-232) section.
- Configure the settings as shown in the reference image.
- Select the USB port corresponding to the GPS device (for example, USB:A.0).
The dropdown lists all available ports and you must select from this list.
If no port is detected:
- Ensure the USB GPS device is connected before powering on the player
- Restart the player
Then:
- Configure the following:
- Type: GPS (NMEA 0183)
- Port: Detected USB path
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Alias:
gps
- Save the configuration.
Validating GPS Data
- Go to Apps and find Player GPS Debug.
- Create and publish the app for the target player.
- Confirm that the screen shows:
- Latitude and Longitude
- Source is
gps - The timestamp is updating
Note that the timestamp will always be PST.
Troubleshooting
- If no USB prompt appears, reconnect the USB GPS device and restart the player.
- If no serial port is detected, refresh the page and verify that the player is online.
- If no data is displayed, confirm that the correct port and GPS settings are configured.
- Ensure the GPS device has a signal (outdoor visibility may be required).