Remote Management: Devices

Remote Management: Devices

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NEW! for August 2026
Remote Management has been redesigned to make devices easier to find, monitor and support. Updates include separate views for Workplace Screens and Employee Devices, improved search and filters, expanded device details and more accessible remote commands. This guide reflects the updated Remote Management experience.

Remote Management gives you a central view of the screens and devices connected to Vibe. It helps you check device status, review technical details and logs, view recent screenshots, and send supported commands without visiting the device in person.


Devices are organised into two groups:
  1. Workplace Screens include shared displays and devices intended for common or public viewing, such as meeting room displays, webOS and Tizen devices, and devices running Vibe's Digital Signage App.
  2. Employee Devices include laptops and desktops and are assigned to individual users running Vibe's Desktop Player App.
Available information and commands vary depending on the device type, operating system and player configuration.



Finding a Device

Choose Workplace Screens or Employee Devices, then use search and filters to narrow the device list. Multiple filters can be applied together. Results update as you type, making it easier to locate a particular screen or identify a group of devices that may require attention. You can filter or sort devices by:
  1. Device type
  2. Location
  3. Orientation
  4. Last synced
The Last Synced information is useful when troubleshooting. If a device has not contacted Vibe recently, check its power and network connection before sending a remote command.



Viewing Device Details

Select a device from the list to open its details. The available tabs bring together the information needed to identify, monitor and troubleshoot that device.

Screenshot

The screenshot provides a recent view of the content shown on the device. Use it to confirm that the expected content, layout and orientation are displaying correctly.

Screens normally send a screenshot to the server every five minutes. If you need a more recent image, use the Send a screenshot remote command and allow time for the device to respond.

Specifications

  1. The Specifications tab displays available hardware and software information, including network status, device settings and configured on/off timers.
  2. Review these details before changing device settings or sending a command. They can help confirm that you have selected the correct device and that the command is supported.



Logs & Enable Log Saving

  1. The Logs tab displays recent activity, errors, update history and performance metrics.
  2. Use the logs to confirm whether a remote command has been received and completed. Log Saving can be enabled from this tab when ongoing diagnostic records are needed.



Device Summary

  1. The Device Summary provides an overview of the selected device.
  2. You can update its friendly name to make the device easier to recognise in lists and search results.
  3. A useful name normally identifies both the location and purpose of the screen, such as: Reception Screen or L2 Meeting Room Display.

Remote Commands

  1. Remote commands allow you to restart, update or change supported device settings from the device detail view.
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Before sending a command
Confirm that you have selected the correct device and check that it is online. Send one command at a time, then review the logs for confirmation before sending another. This is particularly important when changing timers or advanced settings on webOS 6 and later.


Power and Timer Commands

CommandDescription
Add Off TimerAdd an off timer to the screen.
Send one timer command at a time. Before sending the next command, wait for the logs to confirm that the setting is active or inactive.
Add On TimerAdd an on timer to the screen. For LG TVs, set the Input Source to RGB.
Send one timer command at a time. Before sending the next command, wait for the logs to confirm that the setting is active or inactive.

Advanced Debugging SettingsFor WebOS6+ and later, send one setting update at a time. Before sending the next command, wait for the logs to confirm that the setting is active or inactive.
Delete Files and Reboot TVDeletes all files on the device and restarts the TV.
Delete Files and Sync SlidesDeletes all stored files and downloads all slides to the screen again.
Disable USBTurns off the USB connection on the device.
Enable USBTurns on the USB connection on the device.
Output List of Time ZonesDisplays all available time zones.
Output List of Wi-Fi NetworksShows the available Wi-Fi networks in range.
Reboot the TVForces the device to restart.
Re-download Index FileDownloads the index file from the server again.
Remove All On/Off TimersClears all scheduled timers for turning the device on or off.
Reset Slide Views DataResets the data related to slide views.
Reset White BalanceResets the white balance to the TV's original settings.
Send a ScreenshotAsks the device to send a screenshot. By default, the screen sends a screenshot to the server every five minutes.
Set Landscape ModeChanges the display to landscape orientation.
Set Portrait ModeChanges the display to portrait orientation.
Sync SlidesForces the screen to sync its slides. By default, slides sync according to the interval configured in the device settings.
Turn Network Reconnection OffDisables automatic network reconnection.
Turn Network Reconnection OnEnables automatic network reconnection.
Turn Safety Lock On or Off (Samsung)Updates the Samsung security lock setting.
Enable Ask for a PIN number when using a remote control to require a PIN.
Turn the TV OffTurns the TV off.
Update App from Remote ServerUpdates the device to the latest released webOS app.
Update FirmwareUpdates the device firmware from a remote server.
Update IPK URL and App from Remote ServerUpdates the IPK URL used to install updates for the Vibe application, then updates the app.
Update Meeting Room Signage SettingsUpdates the meeting room signage settings on the device.
Update SettingsUpdates the device settings, including:
  • Domain name
  • Username and password, or Auth Code
  • Slide sync interval
  • Information Bar sync interval
  • Device data push interval
  • Screenshot push interval
  • Disable the Information Bar
  • Random start slide
  • Portrait mode

Update Sound SettingsAdjusts the device's audio settings, such as volume.
Update Time SettingsSets or modifies the device's date and time.
Update Vibe.fyi App from Remote ServerUpdates the Vibe.fyi application on the device using a remote server.
Use Current Network Settings for ReconnectionsConfigures the device to use its existing network settings when automatically reconnecting to the network.

Confirming a Command

After sending a command:
  1. Open the device’s Logs tab.
  2. Check that the command has been received.
  3. Wait for confirmation that it completed successfully.
  4. Review the device status, settings or screenshot to confirm the expected result.
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Do not repeatedly send the same command while waiting. Some operations, particularly application updates, content downloads and restarts, may take time to complete.

FAQ

What is the difference between Sync Slides and Delete Files and Sync Slides?
  1. Sync Slides asks the device to check for and download content updates. Start with this option when a screen is showing older content or has not picked up a recent change.
  2. Delete Files and Sync Slides removes the locally stored content first, then downloads it again. Use this when a normal sync completes but the screen still shows missing, outdated or incorrect content.
Why is the screenshot not showing the screen’s current content?
  1. The screenshot may have been captured before the latest content or configuration change appeared. Screens send screenshots at intervals, which are set to five minutes by default.
  2. Use Send a screenshot to request an updated image. Check that the device is online, then allow time for the new screenshot to arrive.
Why can’t I see a particular remote command?
  1. Commands are shown according to the device type, operating system and supported player features. A command intended for a webOS or Samsung display may not be available for an employee device or another screen type.
  2. Check the device specifications to confirm its hardware and software details.
What should I provide when asking Vibe Support for help?
This information will help the Vibe Support Team identify the device and investigate what happened. Include:
  1. The device’s friendly name and location
  2. The device type and operating system
  3. Its last synced time
  4. The command you sent
  5. The approximate time the command was sent
  6. Any related log message or error
  7. A screenshot, if it helps show the issue