Cloud digital signage

Cloud-based digital signage without a server to look after

TVpilot is cloud digital signage software: you manage what every screen plays from a web dashboard, and the screens fetch it over the internet. There is no signage server to install, patch or back up, and nothing to set up on your network. Add a screen with a claim code and it is live within a minute.

Start free, 1 screen includedSee how it works

Free plan, no credit card required. Paid plans from €5/month.

What you need

What you need for cloud signage

The cloud part is TVpilot. Next to the screen you only need something that can open the player, and a normal internet connection.

Any TV or monitor with an HDMI port, landscape or portrait
A small player: the Amazon Signage Stick, a Raspberry Pi, a Fire TV Stick, an Android TV box, or the browser built into a smart TV
An internet connection (Wi-Fi or cable) and a free TVpilot account
Four locations, one dashboard: every screen fetches its own playlist from the cloud.
Setup

From sign-up to a live screen in 4 steps

01
Create an account

Sign up free at tvpilot.app. The dashboard runs in any browser, on a laptop, a tablet or your phone. Nothing to install.

02
Connect the screen

Start the player on the device and enter the 6-character claim code it shows under "Add screen". A Raspberry Pi installs with one command; the Amazon Signage Stick picks TVpilot in the Amazon Signage app.

03
Add your content

Upload images, videos and PDFs, design a slide in the built-in Designer, or add live plugins such as weather, news, reviews and dashboards.

04
Push it to the screens

Press Push to screen and the chosen screens switch within seconds, wherever they are. Plan the rest in the calendar.

Features

What the cloud takes off your hands

With an on-premise signage system you run the server. With cloud-based signage the software, storage and updates are ours, and you just use it.

No server, no updates to install

The dashboard, storage and scheduling run on our side. New features arrive by themselves; players check for an update every night at 03:00, or update when you press a button.

Every location from one place

Screens in different buildings, cities or countries sit in one list. Group them by location and tags, and give store or branch managers access to their own location only.

Keeps playing when the internet drops

Players keep their content and schedule locally, switch to a planned playlist on time even without a connection, and fall back to a backup playlist instead of going black.

You see every screen

Online status, screenshots, Wi-Fi signal, device logs and remote restart in the dashboard, with email alerts when a screen goes offline and a webhook for Slack, Teams, Zapier, Make or n8n.

Live data, straight from the cloud

Plugins pull weather, news, reviews, departures, sales dashboards and more onto screens, and the Data API (Premium) lets your own systems push figures and order boards in seconds.

Accounts that stay safe

Roles for owners, admins, editors and viewers, two-factor authentication for every user, session management, and approval before publishing on Business.

Comparison

Cloud-based vs on-premise digital signage

Cloud-based (TVpilot)On-premise signage server
ServerNone: runs in the cloudYour own server to buy, host and maintain
Software updatesAutomatic, also for the playersInstalled by your IT team
Managing screensFrom any browser, anywhereOften only inside the company network
New locationPlug in a player, enter a codeNetwork setup and VPN per site
Internet outagePlayers keep playing cached contentDepends on the local network
Cost to startFree for 1 screen, from €5/month for 3Server, licences and setup up front
FAQ

Cloud digital signage, answered

What is cloud-based digital signage?

Digital signage where the software, the content and the scheduling live online instead of on a server in your building. You manage everything from a web dashboard, and each screen fetches its playlist over the internet. With TVpilot that means no server to run and no software to install besides the player on the screen.

What happens when the internet goes down?

The screen keeps playing. Players store the content and the schedule locally, switch to a planned playlist on time even without a connection, and play a backup playlist instead of going black. New content arrives as soon as the connection is back; a Raspberry Pi player recovers by itself after an outage.

Which devices work with cloud signage?

The Amazon Signage Stick, a Raspberry Pi (one-command install, with TV on and off over HDMI-CEC), a Fire TV Stick with the TVpilot app, Android TV boxes, Chromecast with Google TV, an iPad or Mac, and any smart TV or computer with a modern browser.

Can I manage screens in several locations?

Yes. All screens sit in one dashboard, grouped by location and tags. Pro includes 3 locations and up to 3 users, Business unlimited locations and up to 25 users, with per-location access and approval before publishing.

Can I host TVpilot on my own server?

No. TVpilot is hosted software only: it is not open source and cannot be installed on your own server. That is the point of cloud signage: we run the servers, the storage and the updates.

What does cloud digital signage software cost?

TVpilot is free for 1 screen, forever and without a credit card. Starter is €5/month with 3 screens included, Pro €29/month with 10 screens and every Premium feature, Business €99/month with 25 screens, approvals and your own branding. Prices exclude VAT. You pay per plan, not per user or device licence.

Also see:Amazon Signage Stick · Raspberry Pi signage · Smart TV signage · Pricing
Pricing

Free for your first screen

Use the hardware you already own; the software starts at €0.

Free
€0forever

Try TVpilot on one screen, for as long as you like.

  • 1 screen
  • 250 MB storage
  • All standard plugins
  • Scheduling: 1 calendar
Start free
Starter
€5/month

For a shop, practice or restaurant with a few screens.

  • 3 screens included, up to 10
  • 2 GB storage
  • Premium available as an add-on
  • Version history
  • Scheduling: 5 calendars
Choose Starter
Most popular
Pro
€29/month

For offices, schools and chains, with every Premium feature.

  • 10 screens included, up to 100
  • 10 GB storage
  • All Premium features
  • Up to 3 users, up to 3 locations
  • Version history
Choose Pro
Business
€99/month

For organizations with a team, approvals and many locations.

  • 25 screens included, up to 100
  • 100 GB storage
  • All Premium features
  • Up to 25 users, unlimited locations
  • Approval before publishing
  • Own branding, priority support
Choose Business
  • Extra screens from €1.50
  • Premium on Starter €9
  • Extra storage €10 per 25 GB
  • Cancel monthly
  • Prices excl. VAT

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No server, no installs.
Just your screens, in the cloud.

Create a free account, connect one screen with its claim code and see it play. Add more screens and locations when you are ready.

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