Understanding Assigned Content & Overrides

Overview

You may occasionally notice that a screen's Assigned Content is different from its Now Playing content.

This is normal when an override is active.

Assigned Content

Assigned Content is the screen's default.

Example:

Screen: Resort Lobby Display

Assigned Content: Resort Welcome Playlist

This is what the screen normally plays.

Now Playing

Now Playing shows what currently has control.

If no override exists:

Assigned Content: Resort Welcome Playlist

Now Playing: Resort Welcome Playlist

What Is an Override?

An override temporarily replaces the screen's normal content.

Depending on your Digipal features, overrides can include:

• Schedules;
• Broadcasts;
• Smart Triggers;
• other supported override functions.

The normal assignment remains saved.

Default Assigned Content underneath temporary Override

Schedule Example

A restaurant normally plays:

Restaurant Promotions

At 4:00 PM, a scheduled:

Dinner Menu

takes over.

The screen may show:

Assigned Content: Restaurant Promotions

Now Playing: Dinner Menu

Broadcast Example

Exact Broadcast behavior to be added when Broadcasts documentation is reviewed

Smart Trigger Example

Exact Smart Trigger behavior to be added when Smart Triggers documentation is reviewed

What Happens When an Override Ends?

Once the active override ends, the screen can return to its normal Assigned Content.

Default → Override → Default Returns

Tips

If a screen is not showing what you expect:

• Check Assigned Content.
• Check Now Playing.
• If they are different, look for an active Schedule, Broadcast, Smart Trigger, or other override.