Hardware & players
Digital signage players that run on almost anything
Castit does not lock you into one kind of device. Run it on Windows and Linux players, Android boxes, a Raspberry Pi, or straight on a smart TV. Bring the hardware you already own, or start clean with certified players from a partner. Either way, you manage all of it from one dashboard.
What hardware does Castit run on?
Castit runs on Android, Samsung Tizen, LG webOS, Windows, Linux, the Web Player and the Castit Android player, plus wireless e-paper displays.
You can mix any of these across your network and manage every device from the same cloud dashboard. That flexibility matters over time. Fleets grow in stages, sites inherit different equipment, and budgets vary by location. Castit lets each screen use the hardware that fits, without splitting your setup across different systems.
Supported platforms
Every platform Castit runs on, how it runs there and where to get it.
| Platform | How Castit runs | Where to get it |
|---|---|---|
| Android | The Castit app, on phones, tablets, media players and displays with Android 9 or newer | Google Play, or the APK on the downloads page |
| Android TV / Google TV | The Castit app, on TVs from brands such as Hisense, Philips, Sony and TCL | Google Play, or the APK |
| Samsung Tizen | The built-in player on Samsung Tizen smart displays, no box needed | The Samsung app store |
| LG webOS | The built-in player on LG webOS smart displays, no box needed | The LG Content Store |
| Philips Professional Displays | The Castit app | Philips ProStore |
| Windows | The Castit player, on any Windows device, from a mini PC to a Microsoft Surface | The downloads page |
| Linux | The Castit player, also on light distributions such as Linux Lite or Lubuntu | The downloads page |
| Web Player | Any modern browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge or Safari), for example on a Raspberry Pi 5 | Open the Web Player; nothing to install |
| Castit Android player | A certified player, pre-configured and delivered ready to run | A certified partner |
| Wireless e-paper | E-paper displays, managed in the same dashboard as your screens | Through a partner; see e-paper |
One platform, every kind of device
Pick what suits each location and let the dashboard treat them all the same.
Devices we know run well
Any supported device will work, but some are proven for signage. These are the players teams reach for, and the ones our partners install every day.
Castit Android player
Tested and pre-configured for Castit and ready to run out of the box. The simplest path to a clean, fully supported setup.
Giada
Fanless, purpose-built signage players engineered for 24/7 playback, a dependable choice where uptime matters.
Windows & Linux mini PCs
Widely available and easy to standardize across sites, with hardware you can source locally anywhere.
Android boxes (Android 9+)
From budget players to pro-grade devices, a cost-effective option when you're rolling out at scale.
Raspberry Pi 5
Small, low-power, and inexpensive, running Castit through the web player for straightforward screens.
Samsung & LG smart TVs
Castit runs natively on the display through the built-in player. Philips, Hisense, and other Android-based TVs work too.
Bring your own, or start with certified players
There is no single right way to equip your screens, so Castit supports both.
Bring your own
Already have screens and players? Point them at your Castit account and you are running. Keep the equipment you have, reuse what still works, and add Castit on top. Best for existing setups, mixed fleets, and phased upgrades.
Certified partner bundles
Certified partners supply tested players, configured, installed, and fully supported. One setup that works on day one, and one team to call if it doesn't. Best for new deployments and multi-site rollouts.
Different devices, one way to run them
However varied your hardware, Castit treats it as one fleet. Monitor every player's health remotely, publish to any device or group in seconds, and roll out updates quietly in the background. When the network drops, players keep showing their scheduled content and sync again once they reconnect. And for the places a screen can't go: wireless e-paper displays run from the same dashboard, with no cabling. The battery lasts up to 5 years on smaller formats, depending on the number of refreshes.
Hardware is one piece of the platform
One pillar of the GuideLites platform
The same platform and partner that run your screens can add visitor reception and e-paper room booking — one contract for everything in front of your building.
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Not sure what your screens need?
Try it free on the hardware you already have, and see exactly how Castit runs on it. Planning something new? A partner can spec the whole setup for you.
21 days of the complete product on up to ten players, then one player stays free forever. No credit card needed. Prefer a guided tour? Book a demo.
Frequently asked questions
What hardware do I need to run Castit?
Castit runs on Android, Samsung Tizen, LG webOS, Windows, Linux, the Web Player and the Castit Android player, plus wireless e-paper displays. You can use hardware you already own or buy certified players from a partner.
Can Castit run on a Raspberry Pi?
Yes. Castit runs on a Raspberry Pi 5 through the web player, a low-cost, low-power option for simple screens.
Can I run Castit directly on a smart TV without a media player?
Yes. On Samsung and LG displays, Castit runs natively through the built-in player. Android-based smart TVs from brands like Philips and Hisense run Castit through the Castit Android app. Both remove the need for a separate box.
Can I mix different hardware across my locations?
Yes. You can run any combination of supported devices and manage them all as one fleet from the same dashboard.
Do I have to buy hardware from Castit?
No. You can bring your own devices, or a certified partner can supply and install tested players with full support coverage. Certified hardware is recommended for critical deployments.