Managing Your Screens
Monitor and control your connected displays
The Screens page
The Screens page in your dashboard is your central hub for monitoring and managing all connected devices. Each screen entry shows:
- Name — The label you gave the screen (e.g., "Lobby TV")
- Location - Where the screen is located in your building
- Default channel — The channel your screen automatically opens to (optional)
- Platform - The TV device's platform (Google TV or Roku) the screen is using
- Status — Whether the device is online or offline
- Last Online — When the device last checked in
Setting a default channel
You can assign a default channel to each screen. When a default channel is set, the volunteer simply turns on the TV, opens the Roomcaster app, and is immediately presented with a play button to start the currently scheduled program — no need to browse or select a channel from the grid.
This is especially useful for dedicated screens where volunteers need a straightforward, one-tap path to the right content.
To set a default channel:
- Go to the Screens page
- Click on the screen you want to update
- Click Edit Screen
- Select a channel from the Default Channel dropdown
- Click Save Changes
To remove the default channel (so the screen shows the full channel grid instead), select No default channel from the dropdown.
Without a default channel, the screen will display all available channels in a grid when the app opens, and the volunteer can choose which one to play.
Renaming screens
Give your screens descriptive names that match their physical location. This makes it easy to identify which device is which, especially when you have multiple screens.
Good naming examples:
- "Lobby TV"
- "Fellowship Hall Left"
- "Room 201 Display"
- "Cafe Menu Board"
Monitoring screen status
Screen status updates in near real-time in your dashboard. A green indicator means the device is online and connected. A red or gray indicator means the device is offline.
If a screen shows as offline, check that the device is powered on and connected to the internet. See our Screen Is Offline troubleshooting guide for step-by-step help.
Removing a screen
If you need to remove a screen from your account — for example, if you're replacing a device — you can delete it from the Screens page. This will disconnect the device from your account. You can then add a new screen and activate the replacement device.
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