You can configure BrightSign players to run the Comeen application via two primary methods: using a storage device or through BrightSign's cloud management platform, BSN.cloud.
Prerequisites :
Before you begin, ensure you have the following items:
A storage device: either a micro SD card or a USB flash drive
Ethernet cable or Wi-Fi adapter
4th or 5th generation BrightSign Player (excluding the LS425)
⚠️ Warning: Whether you choose to install Comeen with the storage device or through BSN.cloud., you will still need a micro SD card or USB flash drive in the player. It is used as the asset storage (images, videos, etc). We recommend using at least a 2 GB device.
Table of Contents
Option 1: Set Up Using BSN.cloud (recommended option)
Step 1: Access BSN.cloud and create a Setup
Create or Log In to Your Account:
Visit the BSN.cloud portal and create a new account or log in if you already have one.
Create a new player setup:
Navigate to the setup library section.
Click on + New Player Setup. Enter the player name, description, and timezone.
In the Publishing Mode section, select 'App URL' enter Comeen's: https://devices.play.comeen.com/brightsign/autorun.zip
This is also where you can check the other settings of the Player such as Network, Timezone, etc.
Once done with all the settings, click on Save to Library
Step 2: Activate and pair your player (2 options)
Option 1: Automatic Player Activation
Activate the player
Going back to the home screen on BSN.cloud, click on activate player
Enter the activation code found on the player screen after bootup, in this space :
You will get a message confirming that your device is paired.
Option 2: Manual Player Activation
Find the player's serial number
The serial number can be found on the bottom of the player or the side of its box.
Add the player
Go to Admin > Provisions
Select + Add player
Enter the player serial number, name, and description, and click on Add Player
Step 3: Finalizing Setup
Insert a micro SD Card or USB flash drive:
Power off the BrightSign player.
Insert an empty micro SD card or USB flash drive into the player.
Power On and Boot:
Power on the BrightSign player.
Check that the player is connected to the internet (via Ethernet or Wifi)
The player will automatically run the setup as it was configured on BSN.cloud.
Verify Installation:
The Comeen app will launch and display a pairing screen.
Please refer to this article to pair the player with your Comeen screen.
Option 2: Set Up Using a storage device
Step 1: Prepare your device
Format the SD Card or USB drive:
Ensure your device is formatted in FAT32 format for compatibility.
Download the Comeen App:
Obtain the Comeen application file here.
Copy the App Files:
Transfer the downloaded Comeen application files to the root directory of the SD card (or USB). Make sure that the device is empty besides the application file.
You should end up with an autorun.brs file on the root directory of your storage device.
Step 2: Install the App on BrightSign Player
Power On and Boot:
Power on the BrightSign player.
Check that the player is connected to the internet (via Ethernet or Wifi),
Wait for this message to appear: "Please insert storage device for recovery"
Insert the storage device:
Insert the device into the player.
A black screen will appear, then the player will run the app.
Verify Installation:
The Comeen app will launch and display a pairing screen.
Please refer to this article to pair the player with your Comeen screen.
These Setup methods provide you with flexibility, allowing you to choose between a local installation via SD card (or USB) or a cloud-based approach with BSN.cloud to effectively manage your digital signage content.
ℹ️ Information: If you're using your BrightSign player with a touchscreen and notice any calibration issues, please refer to the official BrightSign documentation