Lock Screen Channel Overview

Built for frequent, quick-glance visibility

The lock screen is one of the most frequent touchpoints in the workday. Vibe turns it into a consistent communication surface. With Vibe's Lock Screen Channel, you can display targeted, static content when devices are locked—ensuring key messages are seen at natural transition points throughout the day. Lock screens appear multiple times a day—making them ideal for reinforcing important messages without interrupting work. Lock screens are ideal to display:

• Security and compliance messaging
• Key announcements and reminders
• Short, high-priority updates

Your lock screen playlist, rotates image-based screenshots of scheduled static content, designed to be clear, simple, and instantly understood.

Example Use Case

Reinforcing critical messaging at scale

An organisation needs to improve visibility of cybersecurity awareness across all employees. Using Vibe, they create a series of campaign slides and use the Save Screenshot feature to convert them into lock screen visuals. Each time an employee locks or unlocks their device, the message is reinforced—without requiring active engagement.

Publish Slide in Vibe → Display on lock screen → Seen multiple times daily

When to use Lock Screen

Lock screens are best for reinforcing key messages through frequent, quick-glance visibility—without interrupting work. Use this channel when:

1. You need high-frequency exposure across all users
   
2. Messages are short, clear, and reinforcement-focused (not detailed)
   
3. You’re promoting security, compliance, or critical updates
   
4. You want to support and reinforce content from other channels (e.g. Screensaver campaigns)
   

Turn everyday login moments into consistent reinforcement opportunities and keep key messages front of mind without disrupting work.

How to create content for Lock Screens

Lock Screen content is created using existing Vibe slides and converted into static images.

1. Create or select your content
   Use any content you’ve already created in Vibe (e.g. announcements, campaigns, or reminders).
   
   
2. Create a snapshot
   
1. Preview your slide
   
2. Click the “Create Snapshot” icon
   
   
3. In the popup, select “New Image Slide”
   
4. This converts your slide into a Lock Screen-ready image
   
   
3. Add to a Lock Screen playlist
1. Assign the image slide to a relevant playlist.
   
2. Note: Only static image slides can be added to Lock Screen playlists
   
   
   
4. Schedule your content (recommended)
1. Use Advanced Scheduling to automate when content appears:
   
2. Set start and end dates
   
3. Apply recurring schedules
   
4. Rotate content over time
   

The steps above, allow Lock Screen 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 Lock Screen content be dynamic or animated?

No. Lock Screen content is static image-based only.

To display content, Vibe converts slides into images using the Create Snapshot feature.

How often should Lock Screen content be updated?

Lock Screens are most effective when content is refreshed regularly. Updating messages daily or rotating content helps avoid “message fatigue” and keeps content engaging over time.

Use the Advanced Schedule to pre-load messaging to be a truly set-and forget feature.

Can I use Lock Screen as my main communication channel?

Lock Screen is best used as a supporting channel, not a primary one. It works best for reinforcement, while channels like Screensaver are better suited for detailed or dynamic messaging.

What type of messages work best on Lock Screens?

Lock Screens are ideal for:

• Security and compliance reminders
• Short announcements or alerts
• Campaign reinforcement
• Key updates that benefit from repetition

Because users see the lock screen multiple times a day, it’s highly effective for building awareness through repetition.

Will Lock Screen messages interrupt users?

No. Lock Screen content is non-intrusive. Messages appear only when a device is locked, making them visible without disrupting workflow or productivity.

Can I target different content to different users or devices?

Yes! Content can be assigned to specific playlists, devices, or groups, allowing you to tailor messaging across your organisation.

Does Lock Screen replace other channels like Screensaver or Digital Signage?

No. Lock Screen works best alongside other channels:

• Use Screensaver for engagement and dynamic content
• Use Lock Screen for reinforcement
• Use Wallpaper for always-on visibility

Together, they create a layered communication approach.

 

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