A Nested Playlist allows the streamlining of content management across multiple screens enhancing efficiency in updating displays.
A Nested Playlist is a type of playlist that can be included within another playlist, simplifying the management of numerous screens. This feature is particularly beneficial for efficiently organising and updating content across a large network of displays.
You can create distinct playlists tailored to different screen locations, which would require individual updates for each with their unique generic assets. Additionally, you may wish to display a set of common generic assets across all screens.
In this guide, we've set up a scenario using two local playlists—one designated for Manchester and another for Leeds—alongside a Master playlist that integrates these elements.
Using NowSignage, you can incorporate nested playlists into your master playlists as well as any other relevant playlists that may require them.
Incorporating a nested playlist into the Master playlist will display generic assets first, followed by the specific assets for Manchester and Leeds in sequence.
Future adjustments to the nested playlists can be managed from either the playlist or main playlist screen, with any modifications automatically reflecting wherever that playlist is used.
With Nested Playlists this allows you to update the content in multiple linked playlists at the same time without having to add each asset individually playlist into each playlist.
Steps to add a Nested playlist:
- Click into the 'Playlists' tab on the left navigation menu.
- Click into the 'Add to playlist' dropdown menu and select 'Nested Playlists' from the list
- To add a playlist, simple click the [+ Add button] for the option you wish to use.
- Once you have finalised your selections, click 'Add to playlist' to complete the setup.