— July 29th, 2025
In today’s world of digital signage, device management is no longer a background task—it’s a strategic function.
Whether you're overseeing a small network of screens or managing thousands of endpoints across multiple locations, the ability to efficiently organize, monitor, and control devices is essential to operational success.
Poppulo’s Devices Module serves as the operational hub for managing all connected devices within the platform. It offers a robust, flexible interface that empowers users to improve management of digital signage devices by streamlining workflows, reducing downtime, and scaling with confidence. In this blog post, we’ll explore key insights from a recent training session that unpacked the full potential of this module—from foundational navigation to advanced features. If you’re interested in watching the full session, you can check it out here.
Navigating the Devices Module
At the heart of the Devices Module is a dual-panel layout designed for clarity and speed. The left panel allows users to organize devices into folders—ideal for grouping by location, function, or project. The main panel displays device details and supports customizable views.
This intuitive structure ensures that users can quickly locate and manage devices, even in large-scale deployments. It reflects a user-centric design philosophy that prioritizes ease of use without sacrificing depth.
Customizing Columns and Sorting Devices
One of the module’s most powerful features is its customizable columns. Users can choose which data points to display—such as name, status, and description—and sort devices by clicking on column headers.
This level of customization allows users to tailor their workspace to their specific needs, making it easier to prioritize tasks, identify issues, and maintain oversight. Check out the below clip to see some best practices for customizing and sorting columns within the devices module.
Streamlined View Options
The Devices Module supports two primary views:
- List View: Displays detailed information for each device, ideal for managing large groups of devices.
- Gallery/Thumbnail View: Shows a snapshot of devices for quick visual reference.
Having both views is especially useful in environments where visual confirmation is important, such as retail or public-facing displays. While the gallery view doesn’t offer live feeds, it provides a helpful snapshot for quick assessments.
Adding and Activating Devices
The session explored three primary methods for adding and activating devices, each designed to accommodate different workflows:
- Invite Code Method: Users can generate an invite code and manually enter it on the device. Devices appear in the “invites” folder until activated.
- Bulk Upload: Users can upload a CSV file containing device details. This method supports both small and large-scale activations.
- Hardware Replacement: This feature allows users to replace a device while retaining all its configurations, including channel and label assignments, ensuring it has identical settings to the previous device.
These options provide the flexibility needed to support everything from one-off installations to enterprise rollouts.
Advanced Device Management Features
The Devices Module also includes a suite of advanced features for remote management:
- Software Updates: Available for Windows devices, with prompts to ensure database compatibility.
- Remote Commands: Users can reboot devices, clear cache, and change channels directly from the platform.
These capabilities reduce the need for on-site interventions and support centralized control, making it easier to maintain consistency and uptime across all devices.
Notifications
The platform also includes a notification system that alerts users when devices go offline. Users can configure a delay (e.g., one hour or 24 hours) before receiving an email with a list of devices that are offline, helping teams stay ahead of potential issues and ensuring timely responses to downtime.
The Devices Module is more than just a management interface—it’s a strategic tool for optimizing digital operations. From intuitive navigation and customizable views to flexible activation methods and advanced remote controls, the module equips users with everything they need to manage devices at scale.
Whether you're just getting started or looking to refine your existing workflows within Poppulo, mastering the Devices Module can help you unlock new levels of efficiency, responsiveness, and control.
Have questions or want to explore these features in action? Reach out to us today—we’re here to help.