# Set up your first screen

### Start your free trial

Buzzblender offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card required. To begin:

1. Go to the Buzzblender [website](https://app.buzzblender.com/) and sign up to **Start 14-Days Free Trial**.
2. Create your account using your email address.
3. You'll land in the Admin Panel, where you can manage screens, content, and scheduling.

### Choose how to connect your screen

[Buzzblender](https://buzzblender.com/) supports several playback options. Pick the one that matches your display:

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<summary>LG webOS TVs</summary>

LG smart TVs running [webOS](https://buzzblender.com/operating-systems/digital-signage-software-for-lg-webos-tvs/) can connect directly using the Buzzblender app.

1. On your LG TV, open the **LG Content Store**.
2. Search for **Buzzblender** and install the app.
3. Open the app—you'll see an access code on screen.
4. In the Admin Panel, go to the [**Devices**](https://app.buzzblender.com/device) section.
5. Enter the access code to link your screen.

</details>

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<summary>Samsung Tizen TVs</summary>

Samsung smart TVs running [Tizen OS](https://buzzblender.com/operating-systems/digital-signage-software-for-samsung-tizen-os-tvs/) can connect directly using the Buzzblender app.

1. On your Samsung TV, open the Samsung app store.
2. Search for **Buzzblender** and install the app.
3. Open the app—you'll see an access code on screen.
4. In the Admin Panel, go to the [**Devices**](https://app.buzzblender.com/device) section.
5. Enter the access code to link your screen.

</details>

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<summary>Android TV devices</summary>

Android TV boxes, sticks, and smart TVs can connect via the Google Play Store or direct APK.

1. On your [Android TV](https://buzzblender.com/operating-systems/digital-signage-software-for-android-tv/), open the [**Google Play Store**](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.buzzblender.tv\&hl=en_AU).
2. Search for **Buzzblender** and install the app. Alternatively, download the APK directly from the Buzzblender website.
3. Open the app—you'll see an access code on screen.
4. In the Admin Panel, go to the [**Devices**](https://app.buzzblender.com/device) section.
5. Enter the access code to link your screen.

</details>

<details>

<summary>Browser-based playback</summary>

Use any [web browser](https://buzzblender.com/operating-systems/web-browser-based-digital-signage-software/) on a computer, tablet, or smart TV to display content without installing an app.

1. Go to **play.buzzblender.com**.
2. Open the app—you'll see an access code on screen.
3. In the Admin Panel, go to the [**Devices**](https://app.buzzblender.com/device) section.
4. Enter the access code to link your screen.

Browser playback works well for testing, ad-hoc displays, or devices without a native app.

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### Upload your first content

Once your screen is linked, you're ready to add media:

1. In the Admin Panel, navigate to the content or media section.
2. Upload images, videos, or other media files from your device.
3. Organize your files into a **playlist**—a sequence of content items that will rotate on your screen.

### Create and schedule a playlist

**Digital signage content scheduling** is the process of planning when specific media or playlists appear on screens.

Businesses can schedule content by:

* time of day
* day of the week
* particular day

Learn about [Scheduling options](https://buzzblender.com/features/content-scheduling/).

When creating multiple playlists for the same day, each playlist starts when the previous one ends.

> *Example:*
>
> Playlist 1 starts at 9:00 AM, and Playlist 2 starts at 1:00 PM. Playlist 1 will run until 1:00 PM, and Playlist 2 will continue for the rest of the day.
>
> Each playlist repeats daily until another playlist with a later start time begins.

Your content will now appear on your screen according to the schedule you set.

<figure><img src="/files/Y1TXazrx7UJkOXL1jPbC" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### Select a device of device group

What is device group describe here.

You can select a single device or a group of devices for your playlist.

Have multiple screens? No problem! You can:

* Play the same playlist on all devices
* Or customize content for specific screens by creating a device group and scheduling playlists specifically for that group.

Select “All Devices” if you want every new device to automatically connect to this playlist.

<figure><img src="/files/XZ36lie3fnakADusPknM" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### What's next

Also check this [help](https://help.buzzblender.com/create-playlist/) page with images.&#x20;

After your first screen is live, you can:

* Add more screens and manage them from one dashboard
* Set up QR code overlays to drive customer engagement
* Invite team members and assign roles for multi-user workflows
* Monitor screen status to confirm displays are active

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Your trial lasts 14 days with full access to features. After the trial, plans start at $5 per screen per month. No credit card is required to start.
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