Portable: Screenly Anthias

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If you need to manage dozens of screens across multiple locations, the paid Screenly tier or a more feature-rich platform like Xibo may be better. But for portable, single-screen applications, Anthias is hard to beat.

Download the latest Anthias disk image or use the Docker-based installation script on a clean Raspberry Pi OS. screenly anthias portable

Anthias delivers on all these fronts. Its lightweight architecture runs on a Raspberry Pi — a device roughly the size of a credit card — that can be powered by a standard USB-C adapter and mounted discreetly behind any TV or monitor. The entire digital signage system fits in a small case that can be packed in a bag and set up anywhere there’s an HDMI port and power outlet.

The Screenly Anthias Portable concept bridges the gap between powerful, automated content delivery and dynamic, on-the-move operating environments. By combining the lightweight efficiency of Screenly Anthias with a Raspberry Pi, a solid power bank, and a portable screen, you create an agile marketing and communication tool ready for deployment anywhere, anytime. Anthias delivers on all these fronts

Anthias is managed via a web browser. In a portable environment, you can manage content by:

You can display 1080p video, high-resolution images, and live web pages side-by-side in your scheduling loop. Hardware Architecture for a Portable Stack The Screenly Anthias Portable concept bridges the gap

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Portable setups are often enclosed in tight spaces or deployed outdoors. Use a Raspberry Pi case featuring an active cooling fan or a heavy-duty heatsink to prevent thermal throttling under direct sunlight.

Insert your microSD card (at least 16GB, Class 10 recommended) and click . Step 2: Configure Mobile Networking

The project is currently transitioning to the Django framework to simplify maintenance and make it easier for non-Screenly contributors to enhance the project.