External content sources (overview)
Besides files you upload, impressBox can pull content from external services and the web. This overview lists the supported sources; each has its own page.
Source | What it is | Page |
|---|---|---|
File upload | Images, video, audio from your computer | |
Web URL | Any direct media link on the web | |
YouTube | A YouTube video or whole YouTube playlist | |
Vimeo & other video links | Vimeo and other hosted video, added as URL content | |
Live streams | Live HLS / IPTV streams | |
Canva | Designs imported straight from Canva | |
Power BI | A live Power BI report or dashboard | |
Templates | Dynamic, data-driven HTML content |
Choosing a source
Use upload for content you control and want stored on the device (most reliable, plays offline).
Use YouTube / Vimeo / URL / live stream for content hosted elsewhere or that changes at the source — these need a working internet connection on the screen to play.
Use Canva to keep design in Canva and import the finished result.
Use templates for repeating, data-driven layouts (prices, menus, etc.).
Hosted/streamed sources depend on the screen's internet and on the source staying available. For mission-critical content, prefer uploaded files so it plays even offline.