This guide provides detailed instructions for upgrading a Chromebox from the Comeen Chrome App to the Progressive Web App (PWA) using the Google Admin Console. This upgrade ensures improved performance and functionality for your digital signage needs.
We recommend that you switch to the PWA app as the Chrome App will not be supported anymore in the future. You can choose to remain on it, there won't be a service interruption. However, you might run into hardware issues we won't be able to fix.
ℹ️ Important Notice: After upgrading your kiosk mode configuration, your devices will automatically reboot. Rest assured, all settings and configurations made on Comeen will remain unchanged following the upgrade.
Prerequisites
- Access to the Google Admin Console with the necessary administrative privileges.
- ⚠️ Ensuring that our network requirements are met on the network to which the devices are connected, especially for the following URL: devices.play.comeen.com
Instructions
⚠️ Warning: We strongly recommend first performing this procedure on a new test Organizational Unit (OU) with a few players to ensure the migration is successful and that the players are still broadcasting properly before rolling it out to all other players.
Accessing the Google Admin Console and Kiosk Settings
- Log in to your Google Admin Console.
- Go to Directory > Organizational Unit.
- Navigate to Devices > Chrome > App and Extensions > Kiosk.
Adding the PWA by URL and Configuring Automatic Launch
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Select the OU containing your digital signage devices on the left panel.
- Click the + button and select Add By URL.
- In the URL field, add:
https://display.dynamicscreen.xyz/golem/?model=ChromeOS-PWA - Click on Agree.
- Click on Save (top right corner).
Adjusting Comeen Play Apps Settings and Adding Extension from Custom URL
- Select the Comeen Play app by clicking on it to open settings.
- At the end of the settings list, click on Add Extension.
- Click on From a custom URL.
- Click again on From a custom URL
- In the Extension ID field, paste:
jjoocijdfkfjdlkodeoicalhjnbbgieo - In the URL field, use:
https://devices.play.comeen.com/chromeos/update.xml - Click Confirm.
- Click on Save (top right corner).
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Set the application to automatic launch mode.
- Click on Save (top right corner).
Removing the Old Chrome App
- Click on the old "DynamicScreen Digital Signage platform" Chrome App to open the settings.
- Click on the delete button to remove it.
By following these steps, you will successfully upgrade your Chromebox from the Comeen Chrome App to the PWA, ensuring a seamless transition and enhanced digital signage experience.
Setting Up Chromebox on Google Admin Console with an LTS Target Version and Automatic Updates
To ensure stability while benefiting from security updates, it is recommended that your Chromebox devices be configured with a Long-Term Support (LTS) target version while still allowing updates. This setup helps maintain compatibility with your environment while preventing unexpected changes due to automatic major version upgrades.
1. Sign in to Google Admin Console using your administrator credentials.
2. Navigate to Devices > Chrome > Settings.
3. Locate and select the Organizational Unit (OU) containing the Chromebox devices you want to configure.
4. In the "Device settings" tab, scroll down to the "Device update settings" section.
5. Click on "Auto-update settings".
6. Find "Target version" and select the version "Long-term support" (LTS) to ensure your Chromebox stays on stable, supported versions.
7. Find "Allow devices to automatically update OS version" and select "Auto-update", allowing Chromebox to receive critical security and bug fixes.
8. Click "Save" to apply your settings.
The configured Chromebox devices will now follow the LTS version policy while allowing necessary updates.
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