Supported Devices — Appspace Certified: App for Devices

Appspace Certified devices have been fully validated by the Appspace Development and Quality Assurance teams. They are tested in Appspace QA labs against defined certification criteria, undergo full regression and compatibility testing with each Appspace release, and receive official Appspace support for certified functionality.

The Appspace App for Devices can be installed on a wide range of industry-standard hardware platforms and operating systems, making it suitable for deployments of any size. It is ideal for:

• Digital signage on single or multi-screen displays, video walls, and media players
• Room scheduling on tablets, desk pucks, or interactive display panels
• Interactive kiosks for visitor management, wayfinding, and employee directories
• Enterprise TV for displaying channels and live streams on IPTVs

Most supported devices include internal storage, allowing Appspace content to be cached locally for reliable playback.

• Amazon
• Android
• BrightSign
• Chrome OS
• iOS
• LG webOS
• Linux Ubuntu
• macOS
• Microsoft Windows
• Samsung Smart Signage Platform (SSSP) Tizen
• Universal Windows Platform (UWP)

Amazon

Device Limitations

• Amazon Signage Stick does not support interactivity.

Android

Strengths

• Runs on a wide variety of devices and TVs.
• Strong performance when minimum hardware specifications are met.
• Deployment and updates are simplified through an MDM (Mobile Device Management) service.
• Suitable for both cloud and on-premises Appspace deployments.
• Most devices are attractively priced.

Challenges

• MDM software is required when used in device mode.
• Android devices do not share a common hardware specification — confirm compatibility before purchasing.

Summary

Android is a strong option if you need to deploy Appspace across a wide variety of devices using a single OS.

Guides

• Configure Appspace App for Devices on Android

BrightSign

Strengths

• BrightSign develops its own hardware, firmware, and software.
• Slim, fan-less design suitable for challenging environments.
• Good 4K video playback on XT4, XT3, and XD3 devices.
• XT4 devices support Dolby Vision and HDR10+.
• Good multicast video playback across all BrightSign devices.
• Power over Ethernet (PoE) support on XT4 and XT3 devices.
• OPS module provides slot-in compatibility with leading display manufacturers (e.g., NEC).
• Proprietary device management platform available for additional hardware management.
• Suitable for both cloud and on-premises Appspace deployments.

Challenges

• A microSD card must be purchased separately for each BrightSign device.
• Displaying text on top of video requires adding the Custom.media.video.layerindex property to your device.
• LS Series models are low-power; limit to simple images and cards without animation, with transitions disabled.

Summary

BrightSign devices are purpose-built for digital signage and kiosks, offering strong reliability and a range of models to suit different performance requirements.

Device Limitations

• RSS Ticker animation stutters on BrightSign devices due to iframe loading limitations.
• On BrightSign OS 9.0, videos configured for Portrait display may appear in Landscape. A fix is in progress.

Guides

• Configure Appspace App for Devices on BrightSign
• Configure Appspace App on BrightSign with BSN.cloud

Chrome OS

Strengths

• Industry-leading HTML5 compatibility.
• Google Chrome Device Manager (CDM) for large-scale deployments (not supported for ChromeOS Flex).
• Strong performance for H.264/MP4 video formats.
• Single-app/kiosk mode available.
• Well-suited for cloud deployments.

Challenges

• Limited video format support (no multicast; only .mp4 H.264).
• RS232 and PoE support limited to select devices.
• CDM licenses required at an additional cost.

Summary

Chrome OS sets the standard for HTML5 compatibility and is highly compatible with Appspace features. Performance varies by hardware — a Chromebit is suitable for basic signage, while a Chromebox Commercial is better for demanding deployments. ChromeOS Flex is a lightweight option for repurposing existing hardware; refer to Google's ChromeOS Flex upgrade guide if it is not pre-installed on your device.

Device Limitations

• (ChromeOS Flex only) Bulk device registration is not supported; devices must be registered individually.
• (ChromeOS Flex only) Advanced Registration using the CDM Policy is not supported.

Guides

• Configure Chrome OS Devices with Chrome Enterprise (CDM)
• Configure Wallpaper/Screensaver for Google Meet Devices

iOS

Strengths

• Apple develops its own hardware, firmware, and software, resulting in consistent performance.
• Can run as a standard app or in single-app/kiosk mode.
• Excellent tablet experience.
• Suitable for both cloud and on-premises Appspace deployments.

Challenges

• MDM software is required for managed deployments.
• Web content rendering may differ from other platforms due to iOS relying on the Safari browser engine.
• iOS 15 or later is required for camera functionality in the visitor management module.

Summary

iOS is a strong choice for room scheduling panels and interactive kiosk deployments where a polished, reliable tablet experience is needed.

Guides

• Configure Appspace App for Devices on iOS
• Configure Appspace App on iOS with VMware Workspace ONE (AirWatch)

LG webOS

Strengths

• All-in-one SoC TV solution — no separate media player required.
• Supports the majority of Appspace platform features.
• Good multicast video playback.
• Compatible with Appspace device tasks.
• Navigable with the LG TV remote control.
• Suitable for both cloud and on-premises deployments.

Challenges

• Performance issues on some transitions; transitions are disabled by default.

Summary

LG webOS is a cost-effective all-in-one option. For use cases requiring smooth video transitions, a dedicated media player is recommended instead.

Device Limitations

• The device may crash and reboot after several playbacks of multiple cards in interactive mode.
• webOS 4.0 known issues: UI alignment issues in interactive mode; flickering when aspect ratio is set to Uniform or when loading video after an image; intermittent keyboard/mouse disconnection in interactive mode; Back button on remote does not function on the Device Info page.
• webOS 4.1 and 6.0 known issues: Video in portrait mode is stretched in playlist channels; video wall tile matrix stretching not supported; YouTube card content is zoomed-in in advanced channels; advanced channel video is zoomed-in in landscape mode.

Guides

• Configure Appspace App for Devices on LG webOS

Linux Ubuntu

Strengths

• Available on a variety of industrial devices.
• Strong performance with lower minimum hardware requirements and lower cost.
• Suitable for both cloud and on-premises deployments.
• Automatic app updates via the Canonical Snapcraft store.

Challenges

• Variation across Linux distributions and hardware may affect performance on non-reference devices.
• No built-in kiosk mode; reliance on the device manufacturer or Systems Administrator to lock down to single-app playback.
• Customizable OS may require additional preparation and automation work from Systems Administrators.

Summary

Linux Ubuntu is a cost-effective option for broad multi-device deployments. We recommend choosing manufacturers that provide built-in tools to lock down the OS to run only the Appspace App.

Guides

• Configure Appspace App for Devices on Linux Ubuntu

macOS

Strengths

• Limited hardware models result in better OS optimization and stability.
• Suitable for both cloud and on-premises deployments.
• App updates do not require the macOS App Store.

Challenges

• No built-in kiosk mode; Systems Administrators or third-party tools are needed for single-app playback.
• macOS is a desktop OS and may require additional preparation from Systems Administrators for signage deployments.

Summary

Deploying Appspace on macOS delivers consistent performance across models, as all Apple hardware meets high minimum specifications.

Guides

• Configure Appspace App for Devices on macOS

Microsoft Windows

Strengths

• Windows IoT is available on a wide variety of industrial devices.
• Strong performance when minimum hardware specifications are met.
• Suitable for both cloud and on-premises deployments.
• App updates do not require the Windows Store.

Challenges

• Large variation in hardware specifications; some devices may not perform as well as the reference models.
• No built-in kiosk mode; reliance on the device manufacturer or Systems Administrator.
• The generic nature of Windows OS may require extra preparation from Systems Administrators for signage deployments.

Summary

Windows IoT is a strong option for broad multi-device deployments. We recommend choosing manufacturers that provide built-in tools to lock the OS down to single-app playback.

Guides

• Configure Appspace App for Devices on Windows

Samsung Smart Signage Platform (SSSP) Tizen

Strengths

• All-in-one SoC TV solution — no separate media player required.
• Good for displaying full-screen images and text in UHD resolution.
• Navigable with the Samsung TV remote control.
• Suitable for both cloud and on-premises deployments.

Challenges

• Performance issues on some transitions; transitions are disabled by default.

Summary

Samsung SSSP Tizen is a cost-effective all-in-one signage option well-suited for standard display use cases.

Device Limitations

• Audio and video with audio are not recommended due to limited volume controls, which may be disruptive during playback.
• On SSSP Tizen 6.5, display orientation is limited to Portrait or standard 90-degree Landscape; other orientations are not supported.
• On SSSP Tizen 6.5, back-to-back video playback may result in the second video being skipped with a blank screen before the third video plays.

Guides

• Configure Appspace on Samsung SMART Signage Platform (SSSP) Tizen Devices

Universal Windows Platform (UWP)

Strengths

• Runs on a wide variety of displays, TVs, and tablets.
• Strong performance when minimum hardware specifications are met.
• Suitable for both cloud and on-premises deployments.

Challenges

• Large variation in hardware and firmware; some devices may not match reference model performance.
• Not all Windows 10 versions support kiosk mode.
• Web content rendering may differ from other platforms due to reliance on the Edge browser engine.
• Additional Systems Administrator preparation may be required for signage deployments.

Summary

UWP is a solid option for deploying across a wide variety of Windows devices. We recommend using established manufacturers such as Dell, HP, or Microsoft Surface for best results.

Guides

• Configure Appspace App on Universal Windows Platform (UWP)

Cisco Interactive Experience Platform (IEC)