This article explains how to connect a USB GPS device to an Android player, enabling location-based content and more precise targeting for your OnSign player.
Connect the GPS device
- Connect the USB GPS device to the Android player.
- When prompted, grant permission to allow USB access.
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- Select Always open OnSign when USB-Serial Controller is connected.
- Click OK.
Configure the GPS in OnSign
- Go to the 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,
/dev/bus/usb/001).
Note: Some players may display multiple port options. If so, try each one until you find the correct port.
If no port is detected:
- Ensure the USB GPS device is connected before powering on the player
- Restart the player
- After restarting, make sure to enable “Always open OnSign when USB-serial Controller is connected.”
- Configure the following:
- Type: GPS (NMEA 0183)
- Port: detected USB path
- Alias: gps
- Save the configuration.
Validate GPS data
- Go to Apps and search for GPS.
- Open Player GPS Debug.
- Run the app on the player.
- Open Player Screen Viewer.
- Confirm that:
- Latitude and Longitude are displayed
- Source is
gps - The timestamp is updating
Troubleshooting
- If no USB prompt appears, reconnect the USB GPS device and restart the player.
- Ensure that “Always open OnSign when USB-serial Controller is connected” is enabled.
- 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).