> ## 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.

# Welcome to Pickcel

> Complete guide to Pickcel Digital Signage platform - Transform your displays with powerful content management, scheduling, and remote control capabilities

## What is Pickcel?

Pickcel is an **all-in-one digital signage platform** that helps you create, manage, and display engaging content across your screens. Whether you're running displays in retail stores, corporate offices, restaurants, or educational institutions, Pickcel makes it simple to keep your audience informed and engaged.

<Info>
  **Built for Everyone**: From simple menu boards to complex multi-zone layouts, Pickcel handles everything from content creation to scheduling to remote display management.
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### Why Choose Pickcel?

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  <Card title="Multi-Platform Support" icon="desktop">
    Works on Windows, Android, iOS, Raspberry Pi, Smart TVs, and more
  </Card>

  <Card title="Cloud-Based Management" icon="cloud">
    Manage all your screens remotely from anywhere with internet access
  </Card>

  <Card title="Rich App Ecosystem" icon="grid-2">
    100+ pre-built apps including news, weather, social media, dashboards, and more
  </Card>

  <Card title="Smart Scheduling" icon="calendar-days">
    Schedule content based on time, date, or custom triggers
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## Quick Start Guide

Get up and running with Pickcel in just a few simple steps:

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  <Step title="Install Pickcel Player">
    Choose your device platform and install the Pickcel player software to turn any screen into a digital signage display.

    <CardGroup cols={3}>
      <Card title="Windows" icon="windows" href="/player-installation/windows">
        Desktop and kiosk displays
      </Card>

      <Card title="Android" icon="android" href="/player-installation/android/play-store">
        Tablets and Android-powered displays
      </Card>

      <Card title="Raspberry Pi" icon="raspberry-pi" href="/player-installation/raspberry-pi">
        Cost-effective digital signage solution
      </Card>

      <Card title="Smart TVs" icon="tv" href="/player-installation/samsung-tizen/sssp">
        Samsung Tizen, LG webOS, and more
      </Card>

      <Card title="iOS" icon="apple" href="/player-installation/ios">
        iPad and iPhone displays
      </Card>

      <Card title="Linux" icon="linux" href="/player-installation/linux">
        Ubuntu and other Linux distributions
      </Card>
    </CardGroup>

    <Accordion title="View all 13+ supported platforms">
      We support Windows, Android, iOS, macOS, Linux, Raspberry Pi, Samsung Tizen, LG webOS, BrightSign, Amazon Fire TV, Chrome OS Flex, and more.
    </Accordion>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Register Your Screen">
    Connect your display to the Pickcel platform using a simple pairing code.

    <Check>
      Once registered, you can manage your screen remotely from the Pickcel console.
    </Check>

    <Card title="Screen Registration Guide" icon="tv" href="/screen-registration/screen-registration">
      Learn how to register and manage your displays
    </Card>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add Content to Your Display">
    Choose how you want to add content to your screens.

    <Tabs>
      <Tab title="Apps">
        **Perfect for dynamic, always-updated content:**

        * Browse 100+ pre-built apps from the app store
        * Add weather, news, social media, clocks, and more
        * Content updates automatically without manual intervention

        <CardGroup cols={3}>
          <Card title="Weather" icon="cloud-sun" href="/apps/weather">
            Real-time weather forecasts
          </Card>

          <Card title="News" icon="newspaper" href="/apps/cnn-news">
            Live news feeds from major outlets
          </Card>

          <Card title="Social Wall" icon="hashtag" href="/apps/social-wall">
            Display social media feeds
          </Card>
        </CardGroup>

        <Card title="Explore All Apps" icon="grid-2" href="/apps/weather">
          Browse the complete app catalog
        </Card>
      </Tab>

      <Tab title="Media Files">
        **Best for custom content:**

        * Upload images, videos, and PDFs
        * Create custom designs with Artboard
        * Import from Canva
        * Build digital menu boards

        <CardGroup cols={2}>
          <Card title="Upload Media" icon="photo-film" href="/media/add-media">
            Upload your images, videos, and documents
          </Card>

          <Card title="Artboard Designer" icon="paintbrush" href="/media/artboard/overview">
            Create custom graphics and templates
          </Card>

          <Card title="Canva Integration" icon="palette" href="/media/canva">
            Import designs directly from Canva
          </Card>

          <Card title="Digital Menu Boards" icon="utensils" href="/apps/digital-menu-board">
            Create restaurant menu displays
          </Card>
        </CardGroup>
      </Tab>

      <Tab title="Web Content">
        **Display any web page:**

        * Show dashboards, websites, or web apps
        * Display Google Slides, Sheets, or Docs
        * Embed Power BI or Tableau dashboards

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          <Card title="Web URL App" icon="globe" href="/apps/web-url">
            Display any website on your screen
          </Card>

          <Card title="Power BI" icon="chart-line" href="/apps/power-bi">
            Show business intelligence dashboards
          </Card>
        </CardGroup>
      </Tab>
    </Tabs>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create a Composition">
    Combine multiple apps and media into a single layout using zones.

    <Info>
      **What's a Composition?** A composition is like a canvas where you can arrange multiple content sources in different zones on your screen.
    </Info>

    <CardGroup cols={2}>
      <Card title="Compositions Overview" icon="palette" href="/compositions/compositions">
        Learn about creating multi-zone layouts
      </Card>

      <Card title="Pre-built Layouts" icon="table-cells" href="/compositions/layouts">
        Choose from ready-made layout templates
      </Card>
    </CardGroup>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Schedule & Publish">
    Set up when and how your content displays on your screens.

    <CardGroup cols={2}>
      <Card title="Quick Play" icon="play" href="/schedule-and-publish/quick-play">
        Instantly display content on your screens
      </Card>

      <Card title="Advanced Scheduling" icon="calendar-days" href="/schedule-and-publish/publish-v4">
        Create time-based schedules for your content
      </Card>
    </CardGroup>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Popular Apps & Features

Quickly explore some of the most popular apps and features in Pickcel:

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  <Accordion title="News & Information Apps">
    Stay updated with real-time news from major outlets worldwide.

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      <Card title="CNN News" icon="newspaper" href="/apps/cnn-news" />

      <Card title="BBC News" icon="newspaper" href="/apps/bbc-news" />

      <Card title="ESPN" icon="newspaper" href="/apps/espn-news" />

      <Card title="Fox News" icon="newspaper" href="/apps/fox-news" />
    </CardGroup>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Social Media Integration">
    Display live social media feeds and engage your audience.

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      <Card title="Social Wall" icon="hashtag" href="/apps/social-wall" />

      <Card title="Instagram" icon="instagram" href="/apps/instagram" />

      <Card title="Twitter" icon="twitter" href="/apps/twitter" />

      <Card title="Facebook" icon="facebook" href="/apps/facebook" />
    </CardGroup>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Business & Dashboards">
    Connect your business tools and display important metrics.

    <CardGroup cols={4}>
      <Card title="Power BI" icon="chart-line" href="/apps/power-bi" />

      <Card title="Google Slides" icon="file-powerpoint" href="/apps/google-slides" />

      <Card title="Tableau" icon="chart-bar" href="/apps/tableau" />

      <Card title="Jira Dashboard" icon="list-check" href="/apps/dashboard-apps/jira" />
    </CardGroup>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Widgets & Utilities">
    Essential widgets for time, weather, and more.

    <CardGroup cols={4}>
      <Card title="Weather" icon="cloud-sun" href="/apps/weather" />

      <Card title="Clock" icon="clock" href="/apps/clock" />

      <Card title="QR Code" icon="qrcode" href="/apps/qr-code" />

      <Card title="Countdown" icon="hourglass" href="/apps/countdown" />
    </CardGroup>
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

<Card title="View All 100+ Apps" icon="grid-2" href="/apps/weather">
  Explore our complete app catalog with news, social media, business tools, and more
</Card>

## Advanced Features

Take your digital signage to the next level with these powerful capabilities:

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  <Card title="Multi-Zone Layouts" icon="table-cells" href="/compositions/layouts">
    Divide your screen into multiple zones for different content
  </Card>

  <Card title="User Management" icon="users" href="/settings/user-roles">
    Control access with roles and permissions
  </Card>

  <Card title="Screen Grouping" icon="layer-group" href="/settings/screen-grouping">
    Manage multiple displays efficiently
  </Card>

  <Card title="API Integration" icon="plug" href="/settings/api-integration">
    Build custom integrations with our API
  </Card>

  <Card title="On-Premise Deployment" icon="server" href="/on-premise/on-premise-installation">
    Host Pickcel on your own infrastructure
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  <Card title="Media Management" icon="photo-film" href="/media/add-media">
    Organize and manage your content library
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## Need Help?

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  <Card title="Support Center" icon="headset" href="mailto:support@pickcel.com">
    Get help from our support team via email
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  <Card title="Watch Tutorials" icon="youtube" href="https://www.youtube.com/@PickcelDigitalSignage">
    Step-by-step video guides on our YouTube channel
  </Card>

  <Card title="Visit Our Website" icon="globe" href="https://www.pickcel.com">
    Learn more about Pickcel features and pricing
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  <Card title="Pickcel Console" icon="tv" href="https://console.pickcel.com">
    Access your Pickcel dashboard to manage displays
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