How to Set Up Your BrightSign Player for Pickcel Digital Signage?

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Initial Hardware Connections

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1. HDMI Connection

• Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI OUT port on your BrightSign player.
• Connect the other end to the HDMI IN port on your display or TV.

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2. Network Connection

• For wired networks: Connect an Ethernet cable from your BrightSign player’s Ethernet port to your network router or switch.
• For wireless networks: Ensure your Wi-Fi network details (SSID and password) are available for later configuration.

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3. Power Connection

• Plug the provided power adapter into the BrightSign player.
• Connect the adapter to a power outlet.

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4. Insert Storage Device

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Step-by-Step Setup Process

1

Install BrightAuthor:connected or log in to bsn.cloud

Download the BrightAuthor:connected software from the official website or log in directly to bsn.cloud.If you don’t have a BSN.cloud account, click Register or Sign Up in BrightAuthor:connected or on the BSN.cloud website.

For more details refer: Create a BSN.Cloud Account and Network

2

Configure player setup

Click on Admin dropdown and select Setup.

• Setup Name: Enter a unique name for your BrightSign setup.
• Player Name: Enter a unique name for your BrightSign player.
• Player Description (optional): Provide a brief description for easier identification.

Customization Options:

• Append Player Serial No.: When enabled, the player adds its serial number to BSN cloud communications. This helps identify the device in BrightSign’s management system.
• Time Zone: Set the local timezone for accurate time-based operations and scheduling.
• Idle Screen Color: Choose a visible color other than black to indicate when the screen is active but idle.

3

Set publishing mode and player settings

Under Publishing Mode, select Local Network.In the Player Settings section, click the Player Configuration dropdown and select Enable Local Web Server and Enable Local Diagnostic Web Server to facilitate local content updates.

4

Enable advanced options

Under Advanced, confirm the following settings are enabled:Enable bsn.Control or bsn.Content: Enable the persistent WebSockets connection between the player and BSN.cloud servers. This allows players to access bsn.Control or bsn.Content.

If you disable the WebSockets connection, there is no way to enable it again remotely. You will need to perform player setup locally via a storage device to re-enable this feature.

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Configure network settings

Check the box for Include network configuration.

Click Network Options and choose your network type. Select the Wireless tab, check Enable Wireless Networking, and open the Network Settings dropdown.

Fill in your wireless network details:

• SSID: Enter your Wi-Fi network name.
• Password: Enter your Wi-Fi password.

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Save and apply setup

Click Add Setup to Library to save your configuration for future use.

7

Activate the player

You will see the activation screen with a code on your player.

Navigate to Admin > Activate and enter the activation code displayed on your BrightSign device.

8

Apply the saved setup

1. Navigate to Admin > Provision.
2. Select the checkbox next to your device and click Apply Setup.
3. Choose your saved setup from the dropdown menu.
4. Click Apply Setup again in the pop-up window to confirm.

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Re-provision the player

1. Go to the Network tab, locate your player, and click the gear icon.
2. Select Control, then scroll down and click Reprovision.
3. The player restarts and applies the previously configured setup automatically.

Wait for the device to reboot. A success message with the assigned Wi-Fi IP address will display.

This means that you have successfully configured your Wi-Fi setup with your device. Now you can remove the Ethernet cable from the device.

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Managing content with Pickcel

1

Manage content with Pickcel

Go to the Network tab. In the player list find your player by its serial number, click the gear icon, and review the dashboard.

2

Format storage and upload content

1. Go to the SD tab and click Format SD Card.

Once formatted, navigate to the SD tab:

• Download the autorun.zip file.

You can get the latest version from the Pickcel website.

• Use the Browse button to select the autorun.zip file.
• Click Upload Files to upload the file.

We recommend not changing the autorun zip file name before uploading as it is case sensitive.

3

Reboot and deploy content

After successfully uploading the autorun.zip file, navigate to the Control tab and click Reboot.

The BrightSign device restarts and displays the screen registration code. Enter this code on your Pickcel console to complete the pairing of your screen.

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Updating Configurations (Timezone, Screen Rotation)

1. Go to the Network Tab and click on All Players drop-down.
2. Find your player by its serial number, click the gear icon, and navigate to the SD tab.
3. Download the config.json file
4. Edit the config.json file with your desired settings

{
  "timezone": "EST",
  "server": "signage.pickcel.com",
  "updateUrl": "console.pickcel.com",
  "screenRotation": "0",
  "protocol": "https",
  "allowSelfSigned": false,
  "isDocker": false,
  "dualHdmi": true
}

5. Upload the modified config.json file back to the player
6. Reboot the player to apply the changes