Getting Started with TheiaCast

Learn how to set up and configure TheiaCast for your digital signage needs

Overview

TheiaCast is a professional digital signage management system that allows you to:

  • Create and manage playlists for your displays
  • Upload videos and web content to devices
  • Control displays remotely with live streaming
  • Monitor device online/offline status and capture screenshots

Quick Start

1. Install TheiaCast

Quick Docker setup:

# Quick Docker setup
docker compose up -d

See the full installation guide for detailed Docker setup.

After installation, open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost (or use your server's IP address if accessing remotely)

First Time Setup: The first user to register becomes the administrator. Click "Register" and create your admin account.

2. Register Your Devices

In the admin dashboard, add your display devices. Each device gets a unique token for secure authentication.

3. Create Content

Add URLs or upload videos in the Content section. Websites requiring login retain session cookies locally on the client.

4. Build Playlists

Create playlists by adding content items with display durations, time windows, and scheduling options.

5. Assign and Go Live

Assign playlists to devices and your content goes live automatically. Monitor device status from the dashboard.

Key Features

Playlist Scheduling

Control when content displays with time windows and day-of-week filtering

Remote Control

Live stream displays and interact remotely with click, type, and keyboard commands

Health Monitoring

Monitor device status and capture screenshots remotely

Auto-Authentication

Client devices maintain session cookies locally - no credentials stored on server

Need Help?

Check out our additional documentation or reach out to the community for support.