Atrium TV Displays with Firestick

Atrium TV Displays with Firestick

Your announcement slides can be easily seen on any Amazon Smart TV or TV with an Amazon Firestick!

We recommend this cheap 3RD party tool that makes displaying your announcements a breeze on any Amazon Smart Device.


Once purchased, you can walk through the simple install steps and type in your website TV display address.  Most sites are domainname.com/tv

You can setup an auto start feature that we have found to work on most devices.



How to Display Rotating Announcements on a TV Using Tent Apps

1. Introduction to Rotating Announcements on a Church TV

  • Purpose: Guide to displaying rotating announcements throughout church areas like the foyer, youth wing, or preschool using a smart or “dumb” TV.

2. Setting Up with a Smart TV

  • Smart TV Requirements:
    • Access to an Internet browser on the TV.
    • URL format: [YourChurchDomain].com/tv for easy access.
    • Example: Set URL as homepage for quicker access.

3. Using Non-Smart or “Dumb” TVs

  • Option for Non-Smart TVs:
    • Connect the TV to a computer with internet access.
    • Load the announcement URL on the computer and make it full screen.

4. Smart TV Browser Setup

  • Using Smart TV Browsers:
    • Locate a browser app like “Internet.”
    • Enter the announcement URL (/tv), and check if it stays open after turning off the TV.
    • Adjust browser settings to make the announcement URL the default homepage.

5. Alternative Option: Using an Amazon Fire Stick

  • Fire Stick Benefits:
    • Use “Simple TV Display” app on Amazon Fire Stick.
    • Connect Fire Stick power to a continuous power source, so it stays on even when the TV is turned off.
    • Recommended for Amazon-based TVs or any TV with Fire Stick compatibility.

6. Installing and Setting Up the Simple TV Display App

  • Finding the App:
    • Search “Simple TV Display” in the Amazon App Store.
  • Configuring the App:
    • Open the app and enter the announcement URL.
    • Set content refresh rate (e.g., every hour or every 30 minutes).
    • Enable auto-start on Amazon TVs, where supported.
  • Additional Settings:
    • Scale page to fit screen.
    • Disable remote interaction to prevent accidental changes.

7. Testing and Troubleshooting

  • Testing Auto-Start and URL Retention:
    • Test whether the app automatically starts on your TV model.
    • Confirm URL stays active after TV power cycles.

8. Final Notes and Recommendations

  • Setup Summary:
    • Smart TVs: Test URL in the Internet browser or use Simple TV Display app if possible.
    • Non-Smart TVs: Use with a connected computer.
    • Amazon Fire Stick: Ideal option for consistent functionality across TV models.

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