Digital Whiteboard Hardware Recommendations

Digital Signage Screen

Any Full HD screen (1080p) should work, but because of the amount of information that will be displayed on each screen by the digital whiteboard, we recommend a 4K screen (3840x2160). Note that if you use devices with less than a Full HD (1080p) resolution, some user interface issues may occur.

Screen Options

Because Provet Cloud digital whiteboard is a web-based application, it is possible to use any device that has a well supported browser and a signage solution.

Monitors are the most cost-effective for anything between 19-32 inches.

Non-smart TVs are the best budget-friendly large screen option.

Note that both monitors and non-smart TVs require additional hardware, such as Raspberry Pi, Chromecast, Mini-PC, Amazon Fire TV stick, etc.

Smart TVs are an all-in-one solution as they are essentially a TV with built-in computing capabilities and software. Operating systems may include Android TV, Tizen TV from Samsung, webOS TVs from LG, and even some based on Windows or Linux. However, note that it is important to review the TV specifications and performance as TVs manufactured before the year 2020 may include some legacy browsing issues.

Consumer TVs are displays designed to be used for about 8 hours a day. In 24/7 digital signage usage, they will loose quality over time, and develop issues such as edge burn-in and color distortion.

Professional TVs, also known as commercial grade TVs, are designed for digital signage and longer display times, usually 16-24 hours a day 7 days a week (referred to as 16/7 or 24/7 in the TV specifications). Professional displays have an advantage over consumer TVs in terms of build quality, durability, brightness, and even outdoor use.

Screen summary

Monitor

Non-smart TV

Smart TV

Commercial screen

Price range

$

$$

$$$

$$$$

Best for

Screens between 17” and 32”

Most cost-effective screen when you want 32”+

All-in-one solution

24/7 usage or long-term usage

Limitations

Smaller, require an additional media device

Require an additional media device

Often do not offer a lot of horsepower

Expensive and more difficult to procure

Digital Signage Media Devices

For a regular, non-smart TV or a monitor, you need a media player device or a 'signage' device to turn the TV or monitor into a smart, connected device that can be used for digital signage.

Media Device Options

Device

Display capabilities

Wi-Fi Connectivity

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K

Supports 4K content

Wi-Fi 5

Fire TV Stick with 4K Max

Supports 4K content

Wi-Fi 6

Android Chromecast with Google TV

1080p HDR/4K HDR

Wi-Fi (2.4GHz/5GHz)

ASUS Chromebox 3

Supports dual 4K screens via USB 3.1 Type-C ports

Wi-Fi 802.11, 1Gbps LAN

ASUS Chromebox 4

Supports 4K content

Wi-Fi 6, 1G LAN

ASUS Chromebox 5

Supports 4K content

Wi-Fi 6, 2.5 Gbps LAN

ASUS Chromebit CS10 Stick

2GB RAM, 16GB storage

Wi-Fi 802.11

Raspberry Pi 4

2 Micro HDMI supports 4K

Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Gigabit Ethernet

Yodeck (highly recommended)

Other Alternatives (Popular Signage Solutions)

Screen Cloud

Rise Vision

Raydiant

Screenscape

Enplug

Xogo

Screenly

SmartSign2go

Pi Signage

Pickcel

Spectrio

truDigital

OptiSigns

Playsignage

NoviSign

SpinetiX

OnSign TV

Screen Hub

Compare to Yodeck

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