Digital signage is most effective when it runs on hardware designed specifically for continuous display and commercial environments. That is where professional displays come in.
From retail stores and corporate offices to hotels and healthcare facilities, businesses rely on professional-grade screens to present information, promotions, and internal communication clearly and reliably.
In this article, we will look at what professional displays are, why companies use them, and how Castit digital signage software works with a wide range of display platforms, including Philips Professional Displays through the Philips ProStore.
What Are Professional Displays and Why Are They Used?
Professional displays are commercial-grade screens designed for continuous operation, higher brightness, and centralized management. Unlike consumer televisions, which are made for occasional home use, these displays are built for environments where screens may run 10–24 hours per day.
You will commonly see them used in:
- Retail stores and shopping centers
- Restaurants and cafés
- Corporate offices and meeting spaces
- Hotels and hospitality venues
- Healthcare facilities and waiting rooms
- Transportation hubs and public spaces
Professional displays typically offer features that make them more suitable for digital signage deployments.
Key advantages include:
- Higher brightness levels for visibility in bright environments
- Longer operating hours designed for commercial use
- Commercial warranties and reliability
- Remote management and control options
- Integration with digital signage platforms
Manufacturers such as Philips Professional Displays design screens specifically for these use cases. Many of their displays include built-in system-on-chip platforms or dedicated app stores, allowing businesses to install digital signage software directly on the display without needing external hardware.
This makes it easier to deploy, manage, and scale digital signage networks.
Castit: Hardware-Agnostic Digital Signage Software
One of the main challenges businesses face when choosing digital signage is hardware compatibility. Some platforms only work with specific devices or require proprietary players.
Castit takes a different approach.
Castit is hardware-agnostic, meaning it can run on a wide variety of devices and operating systems. This gives businesses the flexibility to use existing hardware or choose displays and players that best fit their environment.
Castit supports multiple platforms, including:
- Windows – PCs and mini PCs used as signage players
- Linux – dedicated signage players and embedded systems
- Android – Android TV boxes, tablets, smart TVs, and commercial displays
- Raspberry Pi
- Google TV
- Web / PWA – browser-based playback
- Commercial display platforms – LG WebOS and Samsung Tizen OS
This flexibility allows businesses to combine different hardware types in the same digital signage network while managing everything from the Castit cloud dashboard.
Castit on Philips Professional Displays
Castit is now available through Philips ProStore, the application marketplace for Philips professional displays.
This means businesses using Philips screens can install the Castit application directly from the ProStore and begin managing their digital signage content without needing additional hardware.
Once installed, the display can be paired with a Castit account and controlled through the Castit CMS.
Typical setup includes:
- Installing Castit from the Philips ProStore
- Pairing the display
- Assigning a playlist or content schedule
- Publishing content remotely
From that point forward, the screen can be updated from anywhere through the Castit dashboard.
This makes Philips displays a convenient option for organizations that want a clean, integrated digital signage setup without external players.
Flexible Digital Signage for Modern Displays
Professional displays continue to evolve, with many manufacturers integrating operating systems, app stores, and remote management capabilities directly into the screens.
Platforms like Castit are designed to take advantage of this flexibility by supporting multiple operating systems and hardware types, including Philips professional displays through the ProStore.
For businesses planning a digital signage deployment, this approach offers several advantages:
- flexibility in hardware selection
- easier deployment and scaling
- centralized content management
- compatibility with existing screens and players
Instead of being tied to a single device ecosystem, organizations can build signage networks that grow with their needs.
To learn more about supported platforms or how to set up Castit on your displays, feel free to contact our team. We’ll be happy to help you choose the right setup and get your digital signage up and running.