OnSign can be installed and executed as a Screensaver
When running in screensaver mode, the OnSign Player will exit once there is a screen touch, key pressed, or mouse move.
Step 1 - OnSign Installation
- Install the OnSign Player App for Windows.
- Pair your screen with your OnSign account.
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Go to Player's Settings and disable the option “Automatically start app when device is booting up”.
Step 2 - Screensaver Setup
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On your Windows device, go to the folder where OnSign is installed. The path is usually:
"C:\Users\%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\OnSign TV".
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Locate the folder and right-click on the "OnSign TV Screensaver.scr” file. Select install as shown below:
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After clicking install, configure the wait time as needed.
Running OnSign in Screensaver Mode from Command Line
You can also run OnSign in screensaver mode by adding the parameter --screensaver.
This will start OnSign in screensaver mode. Keep in mind that OnSign will immediately end executing once a key press or mouse move is detected.