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Using IAdea For Digital Signage: A Complete Guide
Using IAdea For Digital Signage: A Complete Guide

This article covers everything you need to know about using IAdea and Fugo to run your digital signage.

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Written by Sarah
Updated over a year ago

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Which IAdea devices do we recommend?

As an official IAdea partner, Fugo supports all of its digital signage players.

However, as of our testing in 2023, we no longer recommend IAdea devices for new purchases, apart from the following models:

  • XMP-8552

  • XMP-8550

You will be able to use Fugo, albeit with limited functionality, if you already own one and wish to use Fugo on the following devices:

  • XMP-7500

  • MBR-1100

  • XMP-6400

How to set up IAdea with Fugo

Before installing Fugo onto your device, make sure:

  • Your player is connected to the screen via HDMI cable.

  • Your player is connected to a network via Wifi or Ethernet connection

  • Your player is updated with the latest firmware

1. Installing Fugo onto your device

1.1 Go to the homepage of the IAdea Player app. You can do this by clicking and holding the left mouse button in any corner of the screen.

1.2 Select the Set Content button.

1.3 In the content URL box, enter: https://player.fugo.ai

1.4 This will launch the Fugo Player app on your screen:

2. Pairing your device to Fugo

2.1 If you have not registered a Fugo account yet, you can head over to fugo.ai/app to start your 14-day free trial.

2.2 After successfully logging in, you can click Add Screens on the Welcome page. Alternatively, you can navigate to the Screens page in the top navigation bar and click Create Screen.

2.3 Enter the PIN from the Fugo player window into the space provided.

2.4 To finish the pairing process, give your screen a name and add a location.

💡 We recommend you name your player something relevant such as 68 Lombard Street or Clapham Coffee Shop. For my example, I’ve named my screen “Fugo HQ.” The address should be your screen’s location.

2.5 Your screen will now be listed on your Screens page:

Congratulations, you’ve added your screen! Here, have this cake 🍰 to celebrate!
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Now you’re ready to start publishing content. We’ll cover that in the next section.

3. Publishing content with Fugo CMS

With your player all set up, you’re ready to give it something to play!

Fugo allows you to display several types of content:

You can use our Design Studio to create screen-ready content like digital posters & menu boards without having to leave Fugo for a 3rd party tool - learn how here.

When your content is ready to go on screen, you can use our friendly playlist builder to publish your content - learn how here.

Need help?

Reach out to support@fugo.ai or send us a message in the handy chatbot inside Fugo CMS.

Happy publishing 📺

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