In order to display OneUp TV around your office, you will require a device to run your configured slideshows on your screen.

This device must meet our recommended specification for hardware and software so that OneUp TV will operate smoothly in your office.

🚨 Minimum System Requirements

Any device you use must meet our minimum system requirements:

CPU (Processor): Intel 8th-Gen i3 (2018+), Ryzen 3 3000-series (2019+), or Apple M1+
RAM (Memory): At least 8 GB (16 GB if running multiple screens)
Graphics card: Integrated GPU with WebGL + 1080p video support (eg., Intel UHD 620, AMD Vega, Apple GPU)
Operating System: Windows 10/11, or current versions of macOS and Linux

✅ Supported Devices

Mini-PC via HDMI (This is our recommended option 😍)

Why it's awesome:

Compact yet versatile: it's a small, self-contained PC, so can be used for anything, beyond just OneUp
Automatic, regular updates, keeping things compatible and secure
Intuitive set-up and easy to use

The mini-PC used must meet our minimum system requirements.

One example is the GMKtec Mini PC, G5, available from Amazon and other online retailers.

Mini-PCs can support:

Showing a single instance of a slideshow,
Showing multiple copies of the same slideshow through display mirroring (requires multiple HDMI ports on the device, and multiple cables and TVs),
Showing multiple copies of different slideshows, through extending the desktop to each display and using individual Chrome profiles for each unique slideshow (requires multiple HDMI ports on the deivce, plus multiple cables and TVs).

Chromebox (4+, excluding Celeron Processors)

We support Chromebox 4 and Chromebox 5 devices, excluding the versions with Intel Celeron processors which are less powerful.

These devices are small self-contained PCs. They are connected to a display and run Chrome OS. They can support:

Showing a single instance of a slideshow,
Showing multiple copies of the same slideshow through display mirroring (requires multiple HDMI ports on the device, and multiple cables and TVs),
Showing multiple copies of different slideshows, through extending the desktop to each display and using individual Chrome profiles for each unique slideshow (requires multiple HDMI ports on the deivce, plus multiple cables and TVs).

A chromebox also requires an external mouse and keyboard to control it. You may already have one lying around your office but if not, the following keyboard is one we recommend: Logitech Wireless Mouse and Keyboard.

Casting via a Google TV Streamer (4K) or Screen Mirroring

Many modern smart TVs support mirroring or Airplay, a great option if you already have a device on the same network.

If mirroring isn't possible, consider a Google TV Streamer (4K).

Considerations:

Performance depends on your computer's build and your network's reliability
Check that your TV's mirroring supports the ability to extend the desktop, allowing the computer that's connected to do other things while OneUp TV plays separately on the TV
Ethernet is recommended to ensure a smooth, stable playback
The Google Streamer option is not standalone. A Streamer requires a computer to be active at all times, to "cast" the TV.

For information on how to set up display mirroring for different manufacturers, see these links below. For best results, we recommend looking up your specific TV's make and model to find tailored instructions.

Laptop or Computer via HDMI

A spare laptop/computer can be connected directly to your TV screen via HDMI cable. As with any device, the laptop/computer used must meet our minimum system requirements.

A laptop/computer can support:

Showing a single instance of a slideshow,
Showing multiple copies of the same slideshow through display mirroring (requires multiple HDMI ports, cables and TVs),
Showing multiple copies of different slideshows, through extending the desktop to each display and using individual Chrome profiles for each unique slideshow (requires multiple HDMI ports, cables and TVs). For this method, a laptop built later than 2020 and with at least 16GB of RAM is recommended.

✅ Supported Software

Up-to-date Chromium Browser

Ensure the browser on your casting device(s) is up-to-date and chromium-based!

Chromium browsers include: Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Opera and Brave.

All our recommended devices above can show chromium-based browsers.

To check and update your version of Chrome:

For Windows, Mac, or Chrome OS machines, see the screenshot below for the area to check your Chrome version:

Google Streamer: Up-to-date software

If you're using a Google Streamer device, ensure the software is up-to-date.

➡️ Here's how.

Up-to-date laptop/computer operating system

For best results with OneUp TV, you should ensure your laptop or computer is running the latest version of Windows or Mac OS.

To check how to update Windows, visit this article from Microsoft.
For Macs, see this article from Apple.

❌ Unsupported Devices and Software

Amazon Fire Stick / Fire Cube.
These won’t reliably play TV flash automations without daily interaction and can struggle with animations.
Smart TV Browsers
Built-in smart TV browsers typically do not receive regular updates and may lack compatibility with modern web standards. This can lead to degraded functionality or security vulnerabilities.
Chromebit
Google have discontinued support for the Chromebit.
Computers and other hardware, which do not meet our minimum system requirements
These devices are unlikely to be powerful enough to display the slides or play flashes.

After more specific troubleshooting steps? ➡️ Troubleshoot TV issues
Got the hardware, but not sure how to set up your screen? Here's everything you need to know.

Troubleshooting ✨

If you still require help on this topic, get in touch with our support team via the chat - we'll be happy to help! 💙

OneUp TVs Supported Devices & System Requirements