> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.pickcel.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Which Pickcel Comms channel should you use?

> Compare the six Pickcel Comms channels (Screensaver, Desktop Notification, Wallpaper, Ticker, Microsoft Teams, WhatsApp) and what each one needs before you can use it.

Turn on one or more channels in a campaign's **Channels** step. Each channel is configured separately.

| Channel                                              | Best for                                               | Needs                                                                     |
| ---------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| [Screensaver](/comms/channels/screensaver)           | Visual stories and promotions shown while PCs are idle | Screensaver app on the PC; a [playlist](/comms/playlist)                  |
| [Desktop Notification](/comms/channels/notification) | Urgent or time-sensitive alerts                        | Notification app running on the PC                                        |
| [Wallpaper](/comms/channels/wallpaper)               | Always-visible messages, such as campaigns or values   | Notification app on the PC; an image in [Media](/comms/media)             |
| [Ticker](/comms/channels/ticker)                     | Short headlines and links that stay on screen          | Notification app on the PC                                                |
| [Microsoft Teams](/comms/channels/microsoft-teams)   | Reaching people where they already chat                | Teams connected in **Settings** → **Integrations**                        |
| [WhatsApp](/comms/channels/whatsapp)                 | Frontline or mobile staff away from a desk             | WhatsApp Business connected; an approved template; employee phone numbers |

<Note>
  Desktop channels reach only employees who have a screen assigned. See [Assign a screen](/comms/employees#assign-a-screen).
</Note>
