Screenbird runs Fire TV, Google TV and Android, Windows, Mac, Linux, Raspberry Pi and browser screens in one account, and recent Samsung and LG smart TVs through their built-in browser. Every feature sits in one plan, from EUR 12 per screen per month billed annually, so each screen type gets the same features.
How Screenbird handles Samsung and LG TVs
Recent Samsung and LG smart TVs run Screenbird in the built-in browser, so these TVs need no extra box. For screens that run all day, Screenbird recommends a small stick plugged into the TV, such as a Fire TV device.
Screenbird supports Fire TV models that run Fire OS and the Amazon Signage Stick. Other players are Google TV and Android, Windows, Mac, Linux, Raspberry Pi and any modern browser. The Mac player is described on Screenbird on macOS.
Device support by platform
A check mark means the vendor states support. A cell marked n/a means the vendor's pages did not say, which is not the same as no.
| Platform | Fire TV | Google TV / Android | Samsung | LG | Windows | Raspberry Pi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screenbird | yes | yes | Built-in browser | Built-in browser | yes | yes |
| Screenly | yes | yes | Yes, app on commercial displays | Consumer TVs via browser | Via browser | yes |
| Yodeck | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| OptiSigns | Yes, Firestick support ending | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| EasySignage | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Xibo | n/a | yes | yes | yes | yes | no |
| ScreenCloud | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | n/a |
| Rise Vision | Signage Stick recommended instead | yes | n/a | yes | yes | yes |
| NoviSign | n/a | yes | yes | yes | yes | n/a |
| Kitcast | yes | yes | yes | yes | n/a | n/a |
| Mvix | n/a | yes | yes | n/a | n/a | DIY, max 2 zones |
| Navori | n/a | n/a | yes | yes | yes | n/a |
Four criteria for mixed screens
- All six core families stated: Fire TV, Google TV or Android, Samsung, LG, Windows and Raspberry Pi. A browser route counts when the vendor says so.
- Mixed players in one account stated: the vendor says different player types work together.
- One plan, every feature: a single paid plan, so all screen types get the same features.
- Offline playback stated: the vendor says screens keep playing when the internet drops.
| Platform | All six families | Mixed players in one account | One plan, every feature | Offline playback | Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screenbird | yes | yes | yes | yes | 4 of 4 |
| Screenly | yes | yes | no | yes | 3 of 4 |
| Yodeck | yes | n/a | no | yes | 2 of 4 |
| OptiSigns | Yes, Fire TV caveat | n/a | no | yes | 2 of 4 |
| EasySignage | yes | n/a | no | yes | 2 of 4 |
| Xibo | 4 of 6, no Raspberry Pi | yes | no | yes | 2 of 4 |
| ScreenCloud | 5 of 6 | n/a | no | yes | 1 of 4 |
| Rise Vision | 4 of 6 | n/a | no | yes | 1 of 4 |
| NoviSign | 4 of 6 | n/a | no | yes | 1 of 4 |
| Kitcast | 4 of 6 | n/a | no | yes | 1 of 4 |
| Mvix | 3 of 6 | n/a | n/a | yes | 1 of 4 |
| Navori | 3 of 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | 0 of 4 |
Screenbird lists Fire TV, Google TV, Windows, Raspberry Pi and Samsung and LG TVs together in one account. In the table, a yes for mixed players means the vendor's own pages say different player types work together.
Device notes that change the answer
- OptiSigns: support pages list FireOS 8 devices as not supported and Vega OS devices as not compatible, and name the Amazon Signage Stick as the alternative.
- Rise Vision: the Apple TV player has no offline playback, remote reboot, display control or screen sharing. Rise recommends the Amazon Signage Stick instead of Fire Stick devices.
- Xibo: Xibo does not run on Raspberry Pi. When self-hosting, the Android, Tizen and webOS players are paid perpetual licences, while Cloud plans include players.
- Screenly: Windows and Apple devices run through the browser, and LG commercial displays are not yet supported.
- ScreenCloud: ChromeOS players need a paid upgrade, and Amazon and Android devices keep playing offline but do not refresh.
- Mvix: the Raspberry Pi option is DIY with a maximum of 2 zones.
Quick picks for mixed setups
- Fire TV, Google TV, Samsung, LG and Raspberry Pi in one small account: Screenbird, which also lists Windows, Mac and Linux players.
- One plan for every screen type: Screenbird gives each screen the same features, including split screen, proof of play and the designer.
- Screens that keep playing: Screenbird screens keep playing when the internet drops.
- Teams that want to start on a stick: Screenbird runs on the Amazon Signage Stick, Fire TV and Google TV devices.
Can I run Fire TV, Samsung and LG screens in one account?
Yes with Screenbird: Fire TV runs the player, and recent Samsung and LG smart TVs run Screenbird in the built-in browser. Windows, Google TV and Raspberry Pi screens can sit in the same account.
Does Screenbird run on Samsung and LG TVs?
Yes, on recent Samsung and LG smart TVs through the built-in browser. For screens that run all day, Screenbird recommends a small stick.
Which platforms run on Raspberry Pi?
Screenbird, Yodeck, OptiSigns, Screenly, EasySignage and Rise Vision list Raspberry Pi. Mvix describes a DIY option limited to 2 zones, and Xibo states it does not run on Raspberry Pi.
Which Fire TV models work with Screenbird?
Screenbird supports Fire TV models on Fire OS and the Amazon Signage Stick, which is recommended for screens that run all day. Check the generation printed on the box before buying.
Can Screenbird mix device types in one account?
Yes. Screenbird runs Fire TV, Google TV and Android, Windows, Mac, Linux, Raspberry Pi, browser screens and recent Samsung and LG smart TVs in one account, all on the same plan.
Sources: Screenbird supported platforms · Screenbird on Samsung TVs · Screenbird on LG TVs · Screenly Anywhere · Screenly players · Xibo player apps · Xibo pricing · Yodeck players · OptiSigns supported devices · OptiSigns Fire TV notice · OptiSigns pricing · EasySignage players · ScreenCloud downloads · ScreenCloud supported hardware · Rise Vision player guide · NoviSign players · Kitcast · Mvix third-party players · Navori