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Create a Device

How to add, register, and manage devices in MW Content CMS — including verification, status indicators, and best practices.

Overview

A Device in MW Content refers to the physical screen or player (e.g., Android box, Smart TV, or media player) that displays scheduled content. Before any content can play on a screen, the device must be registered in the platform, linked to a location, and verified with a code.

Once added, the device can be monitored, scheduled, restarted, and configured remotely.


Purpose of Device Registration

  • Link screens to their respective locations and networks

  • Enable centralized content scheduling and remote monitoring

  • Allow tracking via playlogs, online status, and screenshot capture

  • Support device reboot and health checks


How to Add a Device

  1. Navigate to:
    Device Manager → Add Device

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  1. Fill in the following details:

Field

Required

Description

Device Name

Unique name for the screen/device (e.g., KL_Lobby_Screen01)

Location

Assign the device to a registered location

Network

Automatically selected if set via location

Start Time / End Time

Playback hours for the screen

Screen Type

Specify screen size (e.g., Full HD, 4K)

Status

Keep enabled to activate the device

Verification Code

Used during installation to pair the device with the CMS

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  1. Click Save


Device Verification

  • Once saved, a Verification Code is generated.

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  • Open the MW Player App on the actual device.

  • Enter the verification code to complete the registration.

  • The device will begin syncing content once verified.


Additional Device Details

Attribute

Description

IP Address

Captured automatically once the device is online

Connection Type

WiFi / Ethernet

Online/Offline Status

Shown in real time on Device Manager

Screenshot Capture

Captures live preview of what is currently displayed

Remote Reboot

You can restart the player remotely from the CMS


Device Status Colors

Indicator

Meaning

🟢 Green

Device is online

🔴 Red

Device is offline

⚪ Grey

Device is unpaired


Device Management Actions

  • Edit Device Settings (e.g., location, screen type, schedule window)

  • Deactivate Device (disables screen content and CMS control)

  • Delete Device (only allowed after deactivation)

  • Restart Device (remote reboot from CMS)


Best Practices

  • Use naming convention: Region_Location_Screen# (e.g., MY_KL_Lobby_01)

  • Keep the status enabled unless intentionally disabling the screen

  • Always pair the device using the Verification Code right after saving

  • Group devices into locations and networks before adding

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