Offline Mode

What Is Offline Mode?

Offline mode is a digital signage feature intended to keep eligible cached content playing during a connection interruption. Exact behavior depends on what the media player stores locally, schedule rules, licensing, and how long the connection is unavailable.

How It Works

1. When online, the player downloads and caches all content assigned to it (images, videos, web snapshots)
2. If the internet connection drops, the player continues playing from its local cache
3. When the connection is restored, the player syncs any pending updates automatically

Why It Matters

Internet outages happen — Wi-Fi goes down, routers restart, ISPs have issues. Without offline mode, your screens would show error messages or go blank during outages. For businesses that rely on screens for revenue (like digital menu boards) or safety (like emergency alerts), offline reliability is critical.

Limitations

• Dynamic content — live web pages, social feeds, and real-time data cannot update while offline; they show the last cached snapshot
• Storage capacity — the player's local storage limits how much content can be cached
• Initial sync — the player needs to be online at least once to download content

Planning your project

For ScreenLoom early access, contact the team with your project requirements.