Vimeo & direct video links

Need content from Vimeo or another video host that isn't YouTube? The Add content dialog has a Vimeo tile, and a Video stream / URL / page tile for any other hosted video link.

How to add it

  1. Copy the video's link from Vimeo (or a direct, playable link from another host).

  2. In your content library click CREATE NEW CONTENT, then choose Vimeo (under Integrations) — or Video stream / URL / page (under External resources) for another host.

  3. Paste the URL, optionally add a Title and a Show from / Show until window, then click ADD CONTENT.

    The Vimeo form: paste the video URL, an optional title and date window

    The Vimeo form: paste the video URL, an optional title and date window


  4. Add the item to a playlist.

Vimeo specifics

  • If a Vimeo link doesn't play, the video may be private or region-restricted, or it may need a direct file/stream link rather than a normal page link. Ask impressBox which link format to use.

  • For guaranteed playback, download the file and upload it instead — an uploaded file plays even when the screen is offline.

Good to know

  • Like YouTube, Vimeo and URL content stream, so the screen needs internet to play them.

  • The source must stay available and the link must remain valid.

  • For mission-critical or offline-tolerant playback, upload the file (see Adding content to your library) rather than linking.

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