Background Wallpaper Overview
Built for passive, continuous visibility
With Vibe's Background Wallpaper Channel, you can deliver branded, visual content that stays present throughout the workday—without interrupting productivity. Wallpaper sits behind daily work, making it ideal for persistent messaging that doesn’t require active attention, such as:
- Brand and cultural messaging
- Company values and identity
- Long-running campaigns
Your wallpaper playlist, rotates image-based screenshots of scheduled static content, designed to support and reinforce, rather than lead communication.Example Use Case
Embedding culture into the everyday workspace
A company wants to strengthen awareness of its values across all teams. Using Vibe, they create a series of branded visuals and assign them to the Background Wallpaper Channel.
Each time employees return to their desktop, the messaging is consistently present—reinforcing culture over time.
Publish slide in Vibe → Apply as wallpaper → Seen every day
When to use Background Wallpaper
Background Wallpaper is best used as a supporting channel—providing always-on, low-disruption visibility throughout the workday.
Use this channel when:
- You want constant, passive visibility without interrupting work
- You’re reinforcing brand, culture, or awareness messaging
- Content benefits from long-term, consistent exposure
- You want a unified visual identity across all devices
Because it keeps your message consistently present—without adding noise or interrupting work.How to create content for Desktop Wallpaper
Desktop Wallpaper content is created using existing Vibe slides and converted into static images.
- Create or select your content
Use any content you’ve already created in Vibe (e.g. brand values, cultural messages, purpose statements). - Create a snapshot
- Preview your slide
- Click the “Create Snapshot” icon
- In the popup, select “New Image Slide”
- This converts your slide into a Desktop Wallpaper-ready image
- Add to a Desktop Wallpaper playlist
- Assign the image slide to a relevant playlist.
- Note: Only static image slides can be added to Desktop Wallpaper playlists
- Schedule your content (recommended)
- Use Advanced Scheduling to automate when content appears:
- Set start and end dates
- Apply recurring schedules
- Rotate content over time
The steps above, allow Wallpaper messaging to run as a set-and-forget admin task
Desktop Channel Setup Guides
Review these guides to set up a Desktop Channel and display content on the Lock Screen, Background Wallpaper, or Screensaver: Desktop Player Setup Guides
| Channel | Suggested Template Categories | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Lock Screen | Static Template - Image (Multi), Image (Single), Static Snapshots from: Full Template Library, or specifically Media, Recognition or Notices categories | Reinforce |
| Screensaver | Dynamic Slides from: Full Template Library | Engage |
| Wallpaper | Static Template - Image (Multi), Image (Single), Static Snapshots from: Full Template Library, or specifically Media, Recognition or Notices categories | Support |
FAQ
Can Wallpaper content be dynamic or animated?
No. Wallpaper is static by design. It displays a single image that remains in the background during normal device use.
Will Wallpaper content interfere with desktop usability?
No. Wallpaper is designed to be non-intrusive. Content should be visually clear but not interfere with icons, applications, or daily work.
How often should Wallpaper be updated?
Wallpaper is best suited for longer-term messaging, so it doesn’t need frequent updates. Refresh content periodically to align with campaigns, seasons, or initiatives.
What type of content works best as Wallpaper?
Wallpaper is ideal for:
- Brand and culture messaging
- Company values
- Awareness campaigns
- Simple, visual communication
Keep messaging minimal for best results.
Can I include detailed information on Wallpaper?
It’s not recommended. Wallpaper works best with simple, high-level messaging, as users are focused on their work.
Can Wallpaper be targeted to different teams or devices?
Yes! Wallpaper content can be assigned to specific devices or groups via Playlists, allowing tailored messaging across your organisation.
Does Wallpaper replace other channels like Screensaver or Lock Screen?
No. Wallpaper is a supporting channel:
- Use Screensaver for engagement and dynamic content
- Use Lock Screen for reinforcement
- Use Wallpaper for always-on visibility
Why use Wallpaper if it’s static?
Because it provides constant, passive visibility—keeping key messages present throughout the workday without adding noise or interruption.
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