DisplayNyx
Digital signage player

Digital signage player software that runs on hardware you own

The DisplayNyx player is a full-screen kiosk app for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Pair it to your workspace with a short code and it plays your content, keeps playing if the network drops, and restarts itself if it ever crashes.

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Digital signage player

How it works

No proprietary media player to buy

Install the app on a Windows, macOS, or Linux computer or mini PC that is already connected to the screen. An Android version is on the way.

Pair with a one-time code

Generate a short pairing code in the dashboard, type it into the player, and the screen is connected. There is no per-device configuration file to edit.

Keeps playing when the network doesn't

The player caches your playlist and downloads its media to disk, so if the connection drops it keeps replaying the last good content instead of showing broken images.

Kiosk mode and crash recovery

It runs full screen with no menu bar, hides the cursor when idle, and a watchdog relaunches the player automatically if it exits unexpectedly.

Built for unattended screens

The details that matter when nobody is standing next to the screen.

  • Windows 10+, macOS 12+, and Linux (AppImage) builds
  • Full-screen kiosk mode with an auto-hiding cursor
  • Live connection so changes appear in seconds
  • 60-second poll fallback if the live connection drops
  • Local media cache for offline playback
  • Watchdog that restarts the player after a crash
  • Touch or mouse gesture to exit or sign out, configurable per workspace
  • Screen health reported back to the dashboard
Straight from the dashboard

See how it works before you sign up

Real screenshots from the DisplayNyx dashboard: upload, build a playlist, assign it to a screen, add live widgets.

Frequently asked

What devices can run the player?

Any Windows 10 or later (64-bit) PC, any Mac running macOS 12 or later, or a 64-bit Linux machine. The Android app is coming soon; check the download page for the current status.

Does it work if the internet goes down?

Yes. The player stores the last playlist and its media on the device, so it keeps playing that content during an outage and refreshes as soon as the connection returns.

How do I stop someone from closing it on a public screen?

The player runs in kiosk mode with no visible menu, and quitting or signing out needs either a keyboard shortcut or a hidden touch or mouse gesture you configure for your workspace.

Do I need a special media player device?

No. Any computer or mini PC that can run the app and connect to the screen works, which keeps hardware costs down.

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