Set up digital signage on a Raspberry Pi: the super-quick free guide

This super quick setup guide assumes you have already connected the Raspberry Pi to your monitor and you are using your Raspberry Pi and no other external device. Before installing the PosterBooking app, please make sure you have Raspberry OS installed, if you are using a brand new Raspberry Pi you will need to install Raspberry OS Instructions to install Raspberry OS can be found here.

Step 1: Download the Raspberry Pi installer.

Click here to download it and then transfer it onto a USB drive and upload it onto the desktop of your Raspberry Pi. You can also download it by visiting posterbooking.​co.​uk/​download-app using any browser on your Raspberry Pi.

Step 2: Extract

On your Raspberry Pi, go to your downloads folder and find the posterbooking-pi-app.tar.gz file, right click and select 'Extract Here'.

Step 3: Begin Install

Open the extracted folder, then double click "Install PosterBooking Pi"

Choose Execute/Run if prompted. Follow the terminal installer.

Step 4: Reboot

Once installation is complete, reboot the Raspberry Pi. The PosterBooking application will automatically start after reboot.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I set up digital signage on my Raspberry Pi?

You can set up digital signage on a Raspberry Pi by downloading the installer from the PosterBooking website and transferring it to your device desktop. Once you extract the files and run the installer, the application will automatically start every time you reboot.

How much does PosterBooking cost for digital signage?

PosterBooking is free for your first 10 screens, though a watermark will appear on these screens after a 3 month trial period. If you need more than 10 screens, the cost is $6.49 per screen per month.

Which Raspberry Pi model do I need for digital signage?

The recommended hardware for this setup is a Raspberry Pi 5 or a Raspberry Pi 4 Model B with 4GB of RAM. You will also need an internet connection and a monitor or TV with an HDMI input.

Does PosterBooking work offline?

PosterBooking supports offline playback by caching your content locally on the device. This ensures your digital signage continues to run even if your internet connection is interrupted.

What devices are compatible with PosterBooking?

PosterBooking works on Raspberry Pi, Fire TV Stick, Amazon Signage Stick, Android TV, Chromebox, Windows, and Raspberry Pi. The setup process is designed to be very fast and typically takes about 2 minutes.