Add a YouTube Video

Overview

While the Digital Signage platform supports adding YouTube content, it is strongly recommended that you upload the original video content as the system compresses and stores the video in a way that makes the playback great. However, if uploading the original video is not an option read on to learn how to include a YouTube Embed URL.

 

Important
Embeded YouTube content is not cached locally, which requires the digital sign maintain an active Internet connection.

 

How do I use this technology?

  1. Open the desired YouTube page in a web browser.
  2. Click the Share button.
  3. Select Embed as the sharing option.
  4. Copy the code shown on the page, which will look similar to the following example. Do not copy/paste the code in the box below, it will not display the content you're expecting. 
    <iframe width="1658" height="790" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AhO5WjIaZO8"
title="Campus Kickoff and Fall 2022 Welcome" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer;
autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>
  5. Paste the code into a text editor (e.g. Notepad, TextEdit, etc.).
  6. Append the following text to the end of the link to enable auto playback.
      
    ?autoplay=1

    The modified code should now appear similar to the following. Do not copy/paste the code in the box below, it will not display the content you're expecting. 
    <iframe width="1658" height="790" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AhO5WjIaZO8?autoplay=1"
title="Campus Kickoff and Fall 2022 Welcome" frameborder="0"
allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope;
picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>
  7. Copy the modified code.
  8. Add this code as a Web Content item. There is no need to adjust the width or height settings, these are automatically adjusted during display.
  9. Adjust the duration for Show on player from its default 30 seconds to a longer time, usually the video duration plus 3-8 seconds to allow for webpage loading.
    Tip
    For a live stream, we suggest limiting the duration to an hour. At which time the page would refresh and reload the stream.
  10. Approve and categorize the item as other content.

 

Need additional help or have issues

For support, requests may be submitted anytime using the appropriate Digital Signage form. Requests generate a Ticket which will be worked in order received and urgency by IT Employees with the knowledge and permissions to assist with the request.

For immediate assistance please review the Contact Us page for the appropriate support group.

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