Getting started with VMcast
VMcast lets you build custom broadcasts for your waiting room TV. You can include patient education videos, custom text and image slides, and even your own videos!
Things you will need
To use VMcast, you will need a few things:
Set up VMcast
Once you have the things you need, check out the following instructions for simple set up:
Build a loop
Loops are custom collections of content that play indefinitely on your VMcast. Your loop can include the following content items:
- ViewMedica Videos
- Public Health Videos
- Text Slides
- Image Slides
- Custom Videos
Manage a stream
Streams allow you to control what is displayed on one or more TVs. Control which loop plays and what language it plays in, as well as add extra information like weather, news, messages, and promos.
Loop
You can set a default loop for each stream. Then when you launch the VMcast app, the loop automatically starts playing.
Weather
Add helpful and timely weather information to the side of your main content. You can set up weather using a zip code or longitude and latitude.
Add Weather Using Latitude/Longitude
News
Add headlines and the latest events to a news ticker at the bottom of your VMcast display. News uses publicly available RSS feeds from your favorite news organizations and blogs.
Messages
Add your own custom messages to the top of your VMcast display. When you add a message, it is instantly sent to your VMcast display.
Promos
Promos are “commercials” you can insert to the left, bottom or even inside of your main-screen video loop. Promote your staff and services, or advertise the products you offer with these image and video promos.