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Raspberry Pi
Digital Signage

Big screen impact from the tiniest computer.
Enterprise-grade digital signage for under $100.

Raspberry Pi 5 | HD Support | 100% FREE
Raspberry Pi Digital Signage

The $50 Computer That Powers Enterprise Signage

The Raspberry Pi has revolutionized what's possible with small, affordable computing. Now, that same innovation powers your digital signage network. A complete Raspberry Pi signage setup costs less than a single commercial media player license from most vendors.

The SignPlayer for Raspberry Pi brings the full power of our mediaCLOUD platform to this incredible little computer. Whether you're deploying a single screen in a coffee shop or rolling out hundreds of displays across a retail chain, Raspberry Pi delivers professional results at a fraction of the cost.

Power Meets Simplicity

Transform any screen into a dynamic digital display with the credit card-sized powerhouse

Raspberry Pi Digital Signage Display

$50

Starting Hardware Cost

15W

Max Power Consumption

24/7

Reliable Operation

Why Raspberry Pi?

The Raspberry Pi has become the go-to choice for digital signage professionals worldwide.

  • Unbeatable Value - Deploy more screens for the same budget
  • Tiny Footprint - Credit card sized, fits anywhere
  • Proven Reliability - Built for 24/7 industrial use
  • Huge Community - Millions of users, endless resources
  • GPIO Integration - Connect sensors, buttons, and more
  • ARM Efficiency - More performance per watt

Cost Comparison

Commercial Media Player $300-$800
Windows PC Setup $400-$600
Raspberry Pi Setup Under $100

Save 60-85% on hardware costs

SignService Watchdog

Running digital signage 24/7 requires more than just a player application. That's why every SignPlayer for Raspberry Pi includes our powerful SignService - a dedicated watchdog daemon that ensures your screens never go dark.

  • Automatic Recovery - Player crashes? SignService restarts it in seconds
  • Remote Management - Control your Pi from anywhere in the world
  • Remote Reboot - Restart the entire system without physical access
  • Health Monitoring - CPU temperature, memory usage, storage status
  • Live Screenshots - See exactly what's on screen right now
  • Auto-Updates - Player updates happen automatically
Raspberry Pi SignService Watchdog

Supported Raspberry Pi Model

The SignPlayer is optimized for the latest Raspberry Pi 5

RASPBERRY PI 5

  • Powerful quad-core ARM Cortex-A76 processor
  • Dual HD @ 60Hz displays
  • HDR support
  • Real-time clock built-in
  • PCIe for NVMe storage
  • 4GB or 8GB RAM options
  • Hardware video decoding (H.265, H.264)
  • USB 3.0 for fast external storage

Perfect for: HD content, video walls, interactive kiosks, demanding applications

Perfect For These Use Cases

The compact size and low cost of Raspberry Pi makes it ideal for deployments where traditional PCs just don't fit

Restaurants & QSR
  • Digital menu boards
  • Order status displays
  • Kitchen display systems
  • Drive-thru screens
Healthcare
  • Waiting room displays
  • Wayfinding directories
  • Patient information
  • Staff communications
Retail
  • Product displays
  • Promotional screens
  • Interactive kiosks
  • Wayfinding
Corporate
  • Meeting room signs
  • Lobby displays
  • KPI dashboards
  • Employee communications
Education
  • Campus announcements
  • Classroom schedules
  • Emergency alerts
  • Event information
Transportation
  • Schedule displays
  • Gate information
  • Real-time updates
  • Advertising

Offline Playback

Set It and Forget It

Network outages happen. When they do, your signage shouldn't stop. The SignPlayer for Raspberry Pi includes robust offline capabilities:

  • All content cached locally on SD card or USB storage
  • Presentations continue playing without internet
  • Automatic sync when connectivity returns
  • Content integrity verified with checksums
  • Sneaker Net updates for air-gapped networks
  • Configurable fallback content

Deploy in remote locations with confidence - your message will always reach your audience.

Raspberry Pi Offline Playback

Full Platform Features on Raspberry Pi

Don't let the size fool you. SignPlayer for Raspberry Pi delivers the complete DigitalSignage.com experience

Content Support
  • Full HD & HD Video
  • Images (JPG, PNG, GIF)
  • Web Content & HTML5
  • RSS & MRSS Feeds
  • Weather Widgets
  • Social Media
  • Live Streaming (RTSP)
Management
  • mediaCLOUD Integration
  • Remote Screenshots
  • Live Status Monitoring
  • Scheduling
  • Proof of Play
  • Multi-zone Layouts
  • Playlists & Timelines
Advanced Features
  • Touch Screen Support
  • Interactive Kiosk Mode
  • GPIO Integration
  • JSON/XML Data Feeds
  • Smart Components
  • API Access
  • White Label Options

What You'll Need

Getting started with Raspberry Pi digital signage is simple. Here's your shopping list:

Raspberry Pi
Raspberry Pi 5

4GB or 8GB
$60-$80

MicroSD Card
MicroSD Card

32GB+ Class 10
$10-$20

Power Supply
Power Supply

Official USB-C adapter
$10-$15

Case
Case (Optional)

With cooling
$10-$25

Total Investment: Under $100

Then enjoy FREE digital signage forever!

Get Started in 4 Simple Steps

1
Create Account

Sign up FREE at SignStudio - no credit card required

2
Prepare Pi

Flash Raspberry Pi OS and download SignPlayer

3
Install

Run the simple installation script

Watch Video Tutorial
4
Display!

Connect your Pi and watch your content play

Scale from 1 to 1,000+ Screens

Start with a single Pi for testing. Scale to thousands in production. The SignPlayer for Raspberry Pi connects to our powerful mediaCLOUD platform, giving you:

  • Centralized content management
  • Group-based player organization
  • GEO location filtering
  • Role-based access control
  • Real-time fleet monitoring
  • Bulk content deployment
  • Scheduled updates
  • Automated reporting
  • Enterprise dashboard
  • Multi-location support
  • Sub-account management
  • API integration

Whether you're a small business with 3 screens (FREE forever!) or an enterprise with thousands, Raspberry Pi + DigitalSignage.com scales with you.

IoT Integration & GPIO Control

Take your Raspberry Pi digital signage to the next level with IoT integration. Connect sensors, relays, and GPIO devices to create truly interactive and smart displays.

  • Bi-directional Communication - Send data from sensors to displays, trigger hardware from touch events
  • GPIO Control - Control relays, LEDs, and motors directly from SignPlayer
  • Real-time Data - Display temperature, humidity, floor indicators, and more
  • Event Callbacks - Register webhooks for touch events and triggers
Pi 5 Sign Service GPIO Relay

Connect physical devices to your digital signage

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