Good morning, everyone! I'm trying to figure out the best way to stream a monitoring application to several smart TVs in a building. I've got a PC ready to mirror the screen, but I'm curious about the best solutions available. Is there a network-based solution that could work? Any advice would be much appreciated!
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One option is to consider HDMI over Ethernet. Just keep in mind the number of TVs you're targeting and the distance from your PC; those factors will play a significant role in your setup. If you go this route, dropping the port into the right VLAN can make it seamless for video streaming!
Totally agree! Also, make sure the type of switches you’re using supports this kind of setup.
The simplest approach might be using apps like Teams or Zoom to share your screen. If that's not feasible, consider streaming via YouTube or any app that can be opened in a browser. I’d recommend starting with Teams since it’s user-friendly and widely used.
We use Yodeck for our setups. It works on Raspberry Pi or even a Fire TV app, so you might not need extra hardware. I’ve had mixed results with streaming certain apps, but they say it’s possible. Their support team has been super helpful too!
What’s your budget like? If this is a permanent installation, there are professional solutions out there. If it's just a temporary thing, you might want to rig a simpler setup. Also, let us know how far the TVs are from your PC and if you have Ethernet available at each TV.
For distributing digital signage, I've found using Monoprice devices really effective. They leverage multicast, letting you have multiple receivers on the same VLAN. But just a heads-up, if you want more than one transmitter, you’ll need separate VLANs for each.
Another alternative is to go for a hard-line solution using fiber. It’s reliable if you want to avoid any lag or connection issues.
I’m not exactly sure what you mean by a 'monitoring application', but if you're looking to control content easily, have a look at MAWI. It's an Android app that runs on an NVIDIA Shield, which is compact enough to hide behind the TV. Depending on your smart TV, you might not even need the Shield!
That's exactly what we did, and it was perfect! Just set it up properly, and you won’t have any issues.