This article describes installing and configuring the Databeat OMNIplay app on an LG professional display with WebOS version 4 for use with the DatabeatOMNI.
Table of contents
- Before you begin
- Configure the LG device
- Installing the OMNIplay app
- Configure the OMNIplay license key
- Troubleshooting
Tip: Please verify that you have an LG public display that is running LG WebOS 4.x.
Check webOS-version in the LG menu: General/System Information.
LG WebOS 2.x: How to install OMNIplay on LG WebOS 2.0
LG WebOS 3.x: How to install OMNIplay on LG WebOS 4.0
LG WebOS 4.x: How to install OMNIplay on LG WebOS 4.0
LG WebOS 6.x: How to install OMNIplay on LG WebOS 6.0
Note: The OMNIplay app is not officially developed for or supported on WebOS 3.0, but due to the similarities with WebOS 4.0, we suggest you give it a try before buying any additional hardware - but be warned that the menus and options on your device may differ and the app may not run as well on version 3 as opposed to the officially supported versions.
Step 1: Before you begin
Requirements
Please ensure you have the correct and necessary requirements before you begin.
- LG public display with WebOS 4.0.
- LG remote with charged batteries. (IR sensor may need to be connected)
- Power cable and socket available.
- Internet connection via cable or Wi-Fi credentials. Read more
- OMNIplay license key. Read more
Transport, unpacking, and mounting
- Inspect. First, check the packaging for damage. Take a picture of the packaging before unpacking if you suspect any damage.
- Unpack. Carefully unpack the public display and check it for any physical damage. Take pictures of the screen and report damages immediately to your supplier.
- Mount. The screen must be mounted properly for the ventilation to work. We recommend checking the device manual for instructions, to avoid breaking warranty requirements.
(I.E. specifically rotate the screen clockwise to show content in portrait.)
Please contact your reseller or administrator if you have any issues.
Step 2: Configure the LG device
Ready to use
After starting up the device the first time you will be prompted to select the type of setup.
- Select Go to settings
- Select Start
If you are not prompted with this, the device may have been in use before and we recommend doing a factory reset. (Settings Menu/Admin/Factory Reset)
LG device configuration
You need to edit the settings in the LG menu to prepare the device for use with OMNIplay.Setting up the LG display in portrait orientation?
If the LG display did not automatically rotate after selecting "Go to settings", you can manually adjust it in the LG menu now. Select Display and then edit Rotation settings.
General/Time & Date
- Select General, select Time & Date
- Enable Set Automatically to ON
- Select correct Time Zone
- Select Country
- Select City
- Press Return on the remote to go back to General settings
Time & Date settings are now set to sync via the internet based on Time Zone, which includes DST. We do not recommend using NTP unless required by your organization.
General/Network connection
- Select Network
- Select Wired Connection or Wi-Fi Connection
- If Wired: verify the network connection, cabling, and network configuration.
- If Wi-Fi: Select a Wi-Fi Network and connect with the credentials requested.
- Press Return on the remote to go back to General settings
General/Power
- Select Power
- Disable No IR Power Off (4hour)
- Press Return on the remote to go back to General settings
The default LG setting is to have "No IR Power Off (4hour)" enabled. This means that the device will turn itself off after 4 hours if no user has used the remote control (infrared).
Step 3: Install and configure the OMNIplay application
Since the device now has power, the correct time & date settings, a network connection, and will automatically turn on in case of a power cut, it is ready for the OMNIplay app to be installed.- Select EZ Settings in the menu on the top left
- Select SI Server Setting
- Select SI Server Setting again
- Set Fully Qualified Domain Name to ON
- Enter the full URL address: https://www.databeatomni.net/lg6
- Set Application Launch Mode to Local
- Set Application type to IPK
- Set Local Application Upgrade to Remote
- Set Auto Set to OFF
- Select Confirm for Application Upgrade
- Select OK
- Reboot with the Power button on the remote and wait for the app to install and start.
The LG device will from now on launch the OMNIplay app when starting up.
If any issues occur, please verify the setup and especially the URL to be correct.
A functional network connection is needed to download the application from the DatabeatOMNI server. Your network policies may not allow traffic with DatabeatOMNI server as default. Please try another network or sharing network via phone to test the connection. If you are stuck, please support@databeat.net for more information.
Step 4: Configure the OMNIplay license key
Finally, the OMNIPlay app has started for the first time and will request a license key.
The license key is unique to the device and will instruct what to do and when to do it.
- Enter the license key you have for the specific device and press enter. (I.E. LGABCD1234X)
- The device should then reboot and load the OMNIplayer settings for that license key.
The LG public display is successfully configured with OMNIplay, congrats!
If configured in DatabeatOMNI, it will start to play content and report to DatabeatOMNI for remote administration. If not then press 4 to select channel or log into your DatabeatOMNI account to manage your new Lucky Goldstar (LG) OMNIplayer.
Troubleshooting
If you have any issues, want to learn more, or need custom settings on the device you will find some useful information below. Contact Databeat Support if you need further assistance.
Issues?
- Entered the wrong license key? Press 0 to change.
- Don't have a license key? Check your DatabeatOMNI account or ask your reseller.
- Turning off due to service hours? Check Time & date settings, time zone, and of course, service hours for the location the OMNIplayer is registered to in DatabeatOMNI.
No valid or active content on screen?
- Press 3 to check the media plan and see if the content is available/downloading.
- Press 4 on the remote and select a channel with active content.
- Verify the license key, press 0 to change.
- Press 6 to see general info and verify.
- Log into DatabeatOMNI and verify active content and settings for the OMNIplayer.
- Verify network connection, time & date settings, firmware, and URL.
- Contact your Reseller or Databeat Support.