Basics of Recurring Reboot Schedule

Some media player types support the Korbyt CMS scheduling recurring reboots. Setting a routine time for players to reboot. While this is not required, some clients prefer the ability to know that their devices have restarted themselves recently.

Below, we review the steps for setting up recurring reboots by player type.

General Notes on Scheduled Recurring Reboot

• The schedule options available will vary based on player type

• Tenant Administrator or Administrator access is required to schedule a reboot.

• A reboot scheduled for an “Inactive Player” will be carried out when the connection is restored

• Audit Logs will record reboot actions

Korbyt Windows Players (KWP) Reboot Scheduling

• Through the navigation menu, in the Device Management Section, click on Players

• Click on the Pencil Icon for the KWP Player you wish to schedule a reboot for

• In the lower right, expand the Reboot Schedule Section

  

• Use the first dropdown to set the frequency of the reboot

  

  • KWP Players allow for

    • Daily, at a specific time

    • Weekly, on a specific day at a specific time

    • Monthly on a specific date of the month

  • Click in the Schedule section to open the calendar/time selector to configure your schedule

• Click the blue Save button in the upper right to send this new instruction to the player

Notes about reboots on KWP

• You will want to ensure that the KWP device is configured in a way that will allow the Windows device to auto-start the KWP application

BrightSign Devices Reboot Scheduling

• Through the navigation menu, in the Device Management Section, click on Players

• Click on the Pencil Icon for the BrightSign Player you wish to schedule a reboot for

• In the lower right, expand the Custom Properties section

  

• Click the Daily Reboot section to schedule the time each day you would like the player to reboot

  

  • BrightSign Players only allow for Daily reboots at this time

• Click the blue Save button in the upper right to send this new instruction to the player