Widgets Guide
Enrich your screens with dynamic real-time information.
What are Widgets?
Widgets are interactive elements you can overlay on your content to display automatically updated information. They position freely on the screen and update in real-time.
Available Widgets
Clock and Date
- Digital or analog clock
- Multiple formats (12h/24h)
- Date with different formats
- Configurable time zone
Weather
- Current temperature
- Weather conditions with icons
- Multi-day forecast
- Humidity, wind, UV
- Automatic or manual location
Social Media
- Instagram feed
- Facebook posts
- Recent tweets
- Hashtag walls
- Follower counter
News and RSS
- News headlines
- Custom RSS feeds
- Scrolling text ticker
- Industry-specific news
Data and KPIs
- Google Sheets connection
- Power BI charts
- Real-time metrics
- Animated counters
- Progress bars
Text and Messages
- Custom static text
- Rotating messages
- Marquee (scrolling text)
- Countdown timer
Utilities
- Dynamic QR code
- Company logo
- Decorative frame/border
- Dividers and lines
How to Use Widgets
1. Access the Editor
In the admin panel, select a screen and click "Edit Widgets".
2. Add Widget
Drag the desired widget from the library to the preview screen.
3. Position
Move the widget to the desired position. Use alignment guides for precise positioning.
4. Configure
Click the widget to open its configuration options:
- Size and scale
- Colors and fonts
- Data source
- Update frequency
5. Save
Save changes and they'll automatically apply to the screen.
Best Practices
- ✓ Don't overload the screen (maximum 3-4 visible widgets)
- ✓ Place widgets in corners or edges, not over important content
- ✓ Use colors that contrast with your content
- ✓ Keep widgets for useful information, not decorative
- ✓ Test readability from the viewing distance
- ✓ Consider screen orientation when positioning
Widgets by Industry
Restaurants
Clock, weather, social media, QR for menu
Retail
Social media, offer countdowns, promotion QR
Corporate
Clock, weather, KPIs, calendar, industry news
Healthcare
Turn system, clock, weather, health tips
Education
Clock, calendar, events, social media
Customize your screens with widgets
All widgets are included in Signaview plans.