Follow this guide to turn a connected TV screen into an Insider Connected leaderboard display using the free digital signage software, Able Sign.
What You'll Need:
- The Kiosk Link (URL) for your Insider Connected leaderboard (sourced from Gameroom PRO on Insider Connected).
- An online TV with an internet connection.
⚠️ Important Resolution Requirement
Not all TVs support displaying a leaderboard. You may experience an odd looking image, where the leaderboard appears cut off. This is because the content is designed to be perfectly viewed at the 1080p standard. If you experience this issue, please check your TV or streaming device display settings and ensure the resolution is set to 1920 x 1080 (1080p). If that doesn’t resolve it, there may be another incompatibility issue with your device.
Step 0: Get the Kiosk Link
Before starting the setup, you must get the special web link for your leaderboard.
- Ensure your leaderboard is set for Kiosk display: Navigate to the leaderboard form in Gameroom PRO on Insider Connected and verify that the Kiosk setting is toggled On.
- Copy the Link: Look at your list of leaderboards within Gameroom PRO. Under the specific leaderboard you want to display, click the Copy Link option.
This link is the URL you will use in Phase 2, Step 6.
Phase 1: Set Up Able Sign on Your TV
This phase involves downloading the Able Sign app and generating a unique code to link your screen to your online account.
Step 1: Download the Able Sign App on your TV
On your compatible streaming device (like a Fire Stick or Android device) connected to your TV, navigate to the device's app store or search function.
- Search for and download the Able Sign application.
- Once installed, open the app.
Step 2: Get the Pairing Code
When the Able Sign app starts, it will automatically connect to the internet and display a unique Pairing Code (a 6-digit number) and a QR code.
- Write down this 6-digit code or keep the screen visible. You will need it in the next phase to connect your TV to your online content manager.
Phase 2: Create and Display Your Leaderboard
You will now use your computer or mobile device to log into the Able Sign web platform, connect your screen, and publish your leaderboard URL.
Step 3: Access the Able Sign Web App
Open a web browser on your computer and navigate to the Able Sign content management dashboard.
- Go to: https://app.ablesign.tv/
- Log in to your existing account, or click Sign Up to create a free account.
Step 4: Connect Your TV Screen
Once logged in, you need to add your screen using the code you noted from Step 2.
- Find the Players or Devices section in the main navigation (usually on the left side).
- Click the button to Add Player or Add Screen.
- Enter the 6-digit Pairing Code displayed on your TV screen.
- Give your screen a descriptive name (e.g., "Arcade Leaderboard TV").
- Click NEXT. Your TV is now linked to your Able Sign account.
Step 5: Create a Website
A playlist is a sequence of content (images, videos, websites) that Able Sign plays on your screen. Your leaderboard will be a website in this playlist.
- In the Screen Editor, click Website then Add your Leaderboard Kiosk URL
- In the field provided, paste the Kiosk Link you copied in Step 0 (e.g., https://sternlb.com/12345).
- Drag your website to the playlist as specified.
- Set the duration: For a permanent display, set the duration to 0. This will make sure the URL doesn’t keep refreshing and appear glitchy.
- Click Save Changes to include the URL in your playlist.
The content will immediately sync to your TV screen, and your live leaderboard will begin displaying!