Overview

A Location in MW Content represents where a device is deployed, such as a building, floor, zone, or screen group. Grouping devices by location helps streamline content scheduling, reporting, and device management.

Locations are linked under Networks, and are essential for organizing screens across different physical or logical areas.

How to Create a Location

Navigate to:
Setup → Location
Click Create
Fill in the required fields:
Name, Country, Region, Time Zone
Zone Name, Subzone Name
Optionally add Tags and Description

Ensure Status is enabled
Click Add

Fields Explained

Field	Required	Description
Location Name	✅	The name of the specific site or screen group (e.g., `KL_Lobby`, `Mall_Entrance_1`)
Country	✅	Select the country where the screen is located
Region	✅	Sub-region like state, province, or city
Time Zone	✅	Ensures schedules play at correct local time
Zone Name	✅	Zone within the region or building (e.g., Ground Floor)
Sub Zone Name	✅	Further breakdown within the zone (e.g., “North Entrance”)
Tag	❌	Optional keyword used for filtering/search
Description	❌	Optional notes about the location setup
Status	✅	Keep checked to activate the location immediately

Usage Example

Scenario	Setup
Office HQ	Location: `HQ_Lobby` Zone: `Main Building` Subzone: `Ground Floor`
Retail Chain	Locations: One per outlet, grouped under region/zone
Mall Deployment	Locations by floor and entrances for better targeting

Best Practices

Use naming standards like COUNTRY_REGION_ZONE_SUBZONE for clarity
(e.g., MY_KL_TowerA_GroundFloor)
Always select the correct Time Zone to avoid scheduling issues
Group screens by logical areas that will share the same content playlist
Add descriptions for easier future reference