Let's connect your first display to the Simpleway Airport CX platform and set it up in the user interface.
For a trial, our SimpleVUE desktop media player shows your designed content right on your own computer, so you can see how it looks before any hardware arrives. That works well for testing, but running content on the same machine has limits. For real deployments, order our Simpleway display controllers, 4th-generation devices built for heavy-duty, always-on operation.
This tutorial covers both options: pairing a display to the system, configuring it on the Displays tab, and setting its asset and custom-field values.
Topics covered
Display device connected to the system
Display tab - display client configuration
Custom fields
TUTORIAL STEPS:
A) There are two ways to set up a display for use with Simpleway CX: Using Simpleway desktop media player SimpleVUE on any compatible Windows PC: a. Download the latest version of the SimpleVUE desktop media player installer from this link: simplevue.simpleway.global/SimpleVueInstaller.msi. Note: The installation file will usually be downloaded to your PC desktop or Downloads folder. b. Run the SimpleVueInstaller.msi and select "TRIAL" mode for the SimpleVUE installation into your PC. Note: Microsoft Defender might be blocking the installer; please select the "Run Anyway" option in the dialog window. c. At the end of the installation process, select the option Launch SimpleVUE. d. Unconfigured client screen shows up when finished (see the picture in step B below) together with live view monitoring window. e. Minimize the SimpleVUE player or move it to your second monitor, if necessary, to access the Simpleway CX trial user interface from a link inside the confirmation email. f. SimpleVUE application can be found in the Windows Start menu. OR a. Unpack and connect the display controller to LAN and power. Note: While Wifi is supported, for reliable production, use of ethernet is highly recommended. b. Connect your display device using an HDMI cable to the display controller. c. Power on both devices, the display controller will be automatically updated and configured itself until Unconfigured client screen shows up (see the picture in step B below).
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B) Your display will show an unconfigured client screen with the Configuration ID. |
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C) Log in to your Simpleway CX trial instance using either your SSO credentials or the email and password you used to register for the trial. |
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D) The Simpleway CX user interface opens and find the tab Displays in the menu to pair your display.
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Enter Configuration ID from the SimpleVUE unpaired client and click Add button. |
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E) Configure your display settings.
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Asset values enable you to categorize your displays and assign them specific attributes for data-driven content rendering. You can do this step later in this window for each display. You can create your airport-specific asset values in the Assets section as Carriers, Gates, etc. Additionally, you can create your custom values on the Custom fields tab and use them to categorize your screens. See how to set up your assets in the tutorial Configure your AIRPORT assets. |
Your new display configuration is visible on the main Displays tab. | |
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FAQ
What do I need to connect a display to Airport CX?
You can use SimpleVUE, our desktop media player for a compatible Windows PC, or a Simpleway display controller. SimpleVUE works well for testing. For real deployments, we recommend display controllers. See our airport hardware.
Can I test displays before I buy any hardware?
Yes. Install SimpleVUE in TRIAL mode on your Windows PC, and it shows your designed content on your own screen. If you do not have a trial instance yet, you can request a free 14-day trial on our website.
Where do I find the Configuration ID?
It shows on the unconfigured client screen on your display after SimpleVUE or the display controller has started.
How do I pair a display with Airport CX?
Under Device management, open the Displays tab and click New display. Enter the Configuration ID and click Add. The display appears in the table in a few moments.
Microsoft Defender blocks the SimpleVUE installer. What should I do?
Select “Run Anyway” in the dialog window to continue the installation.
Should I connect the display controller with Wi-Fi or Ethernet?
Wi-Fi is supported, but we recommend Ethernet for reliable everyday operation.
Where do I find SimpleVUE after installation?
You can find SimpleVUE in the Windows Start menu.
What are asset values used for?
Asset values group your displays and give them attributes, such as a gate or a carrier, so the content on each display can change based on your data. See Configure your AIRPORT assets.
What do I do after my display is paired?
Assign content to it. To use a ready-made template, see Assign a Simpleway provided template to a display. To show media directly, see Assign media directly to a display.