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Installing Cenareo on a web browser

Installing Cenareo on Standard Web Browsers

Installing the Cenareo application on standard web browsers provides a flexible digital signage solution without requiring Mobile Device Management (MDM) or enterprise-level administration. This guide covers the complete setup process for browser-based installations.

Prerequisites

To ensure optimal performance of your Cenareo browser screen, please make sure that all the requirements listed below are met :

Device Compatibility:

Any device capable of running modern web browsers (Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS).

Supported Browsers:

  • Google Chrome (recommended)

  • Mozilla Firefox

  • Microsoft Edge

  • Safari (macOS/iOS)

  • Samsung Internet (Android)

Hardware Requirements:

  • Minimum 2GB RAM

  • Hardware acceleration support recommended

  • Full-screen display capability

Internet Connection:

Stable internet connection required for initial setup and continuous operation.

System Access:

Administrative privileges may be required for some configuration steps.

Installation Steps

After verifying all the required installation prerequisites, you can move on to the steps to link your device and begin displaying your content :

1. Browser Preparation

Configure Browser Settings:

  1. Open your preferred web browser

  2. Configure autoplay settings for media content:

    • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Site Settings > Additional Content Settings > Sound > Allow sites to play sound

    • Firefox: Type about:config in address bar > Set media.autoplay.default = 0

    • Edge: Settings > Site permissions > Media autoplay > Allow

    • Safari: Preferences > Websites > Auto-Play > Allow All Auto-Play

  3. Disable sleep/screen saver modes for continuous operation

2. Access Cenareo Player

Navigate to Application:

  1. Open your web browser

  2. Navigate to: https://get.cenareo.com/display/index.html

  3. The Cenareo player interface will load automatically

  4. Note the 8-character pairing code displayed on screen

3. Browser Optimization

Configure for Optimal Performance:

  1. Close unnecessary browser tabs and applications

  2. Disable browser notifications:

    • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Site Settings > Notifications > Don't allow sites to send notifications

    • Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Notifications > Block new requests

    • Edge: Settings > Site permissions > Notifications > Block

      For Chrome

  3. Set browser to full-screen mode:

    1. Press F11 (Windows/Linux)

    2. Press Cmd+Shift+F (macOS)

    3. Use browser's full-screen option in menu

4. Device Pairing

Connect to Cenareo Platform:

  1. When the application loads, note the 8-character pairing code displayed on screen

  2. Log in to the Cenareo platform https://manage.cenareo.com/

  3. Navigate to Screens section

  4. Select the screen you want to pair

  5. Click Token Association - this is only available for fleet managers and Cenareo staff members

  6. Enter the pairing code from the device

  7. Confirm the pairing

6. Verify Installation

Test Basic Functionality:

  • Browser displays Cenareo interface properly

  • Pairing code is visible and readable

  • Network connectivity is stable

  • Media content plays without issues

  • Screen responds to CMS updates

  • Full-screen mode functions correctly

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