Most people don't think much about the software behind the screens they see every day. But anyone who actually manages digital signage knows the truth: the CMS makes or breaks the experience. A clunky interface slows everything down, training new team members takes forever, and small tasks turn into long ones. According to recent industry data, marketing and operations teams spend up to 30% of their time just navigating the tools they use, not doing the actual work. That's a problem worth solving.
This is why we rebuilt Castit from the inside out. The new Castit CMS isn't a fresh coat of paint over the old version. It's a complete redesign of how the platform looks, feels, and works, with a clearer interface, better navigation, and several new features that make managing your screens faster and a lot more enjoyable.
Here's what's changed and what it means for you.
A New Look Across the Entire CMS
The first thing you'll notice is the overall visual refresh. Every section of the Castit CMS has been redesigned with cleaner typography, modernized buttons, better spacing, and a more intuitive layout. Some areas received deeper structural changes, while others were polished visually to feel more consistent with the rest of the platform.
The goal was simple: make the CMS easier on the eyes and easier to use. Fonts are sharper, colors are calmer, and the information hierarchy makes more sense at a glance. You spend less time hunting for things and more time doing what you actually came to do.
A Redesigned Log In and Sign Up Experience
The journey now starts with a better first impression. The new log in page features a sliding visual panel on the left side that introduces what Castit offers, while the log in and sign up forms on the right are cleaner and more welcoming. Whether you're a returning user or a new one creating an account, the experience feels modern and frictionless.
A Clearer Dashboard
The dashboard, which is the first thing you see after logging in, has been visually reworked. The same sections you rely on are still there, but they're presented more clearly, with better structure and improved readability. You get a faster overview of your screens, content, and account status without scanning through cluttered widgets.
The New Account Profile Menu
The account icon in the top right corner has been completely rethought. When you click it, you now see a much better presentation of your account information, with improved colors, layout, and visual details. It feels less like a dropdown and more like a proper user panel.
One of the most requested additions is also here: a toggle to switch the CMS between light and dark mode. If you've been working late nights designing playlists or scheduling content, your eyes will thank you. The switch is instant and applies across the entire platform.
Screens Tab: New Orientation and Scaling Options
The screens section, specifically the third tab labeled Settings and Info, now has a much better way to handle orientation. After choosing between portrait and landscape, you can also choose a scaling mode below it: aspect ratio, full screen, or no scaling. The selection is visualized clearly so you can see exactly how your content will appear on the actual display.
This same scaling mode setting is also accessible globally through the Settings tab under System Preferences, so you can configure it once and apply it across your setup if you prefer.
For anyone running mixed environments with different screen sizes, formats, or installation styles, this gives you real control over how your content fills the display, with no guesswork.
Players Tab: Everything About a Player in One Place
The players section has been one of the biggest improvements in this redesign. Under Settings and Info, you now get a complete and well-organized view of each player, with all the relevant information presented visually rather than buried in lists.
The preview is now displayed the way it should be, on a realistic screen rendering that matches the real orientation and setup of your device. You can immediately tell what's running and how it looks in the room. Player controls have also been brought into the same place, so you can identify a player, turn the screen off, reload the player, or restart the player without jumping between menus.
For teams managing dozens or even hundreds of digital signage players across multiple locations, this is a meaningful time saver.
A Full Download Section for Every Platform
The new download section gives you a complete overview of every platform and installation option Castit supports. You'll find clear listings for: Windows, Linux, Android, Web and PWA, LG webOS, Google TV and Android TV, Philips Android TV, Samsung Tizen, and Philips Professional Display.
Whether you're rolling out new devices, replacing old ones, or expanding to a new market, you can see exactly which Castit digital signage player is available for which hardware, all in one extended list.
New Settings: Permissions, Workflow, Members, and Departments
The Settings area also got smarter. There's now a Permissions and Workflow tab where you can configure role-based permissions and define how drafts and approvals work within your team. If you have content that needs to be reviewed before going live, you can finally set that up properly inside the CMS.
When you enable the relevant features in settings, you'll also see additional tabs for Members and Departments. These let you manage users, their status, the departments they belong to, and which screens they have access to. For larger organizations running digital signage across offices, branches, or regions, this gives you a real structure to work with instead of a long, flat list of users.
Why This Matters for Digital Signage
A digital signage CMS is supposed to make your life easier, not add another layer of complexity. The redesigned Castit platform was built around that idea. When the interface is cleaner, your team learns faster. When information is grouped logically, daily tasks take fewer clicks. When previews and player controls live in one place, troubleshooting goes from minutes to seconds.
For organizations managing a serious digital signage solution, these improvements add up. Faster content updates, smoother onboarding for new users, fewer mistakes, and better visibility into what's actually happening on every screen. Whether you run five displays in a single office or hundreds across multiple countries, a well-designed CMS for digital signage saves real time and real money.
The redesign also reflects how digital signage is evolving. Networks are growing, content is becoming more dynamic, and teams are more distributed than ever. A cloud digital signage platform needs to keep up with that, and the new Castit CMS is built to do exactly that.
See the New Castit for Yourself
The new Castit CMS is live and ready to use. If you're already a customer, log in and explore the changes. If you're new to Castit and looking for a digital signage content management system that's genuinely pleasant to work with, we'd love to show you around.
Get in touch with our team for a personalized demo, or visit the Castit website to start a free trial. We're happy to answer your questions, walk you through the platform, and help you figure out if it's the right fit for your screens. Contact us today and see what a properly redesigned digital signage CMS can do for your business.