Choose the display
The display can be a portrait monitor outside the cinema room, a tablet beside the seating area, a TV browser display, a mini PC screen or a Raspberry Pi kiosk display.
Practical setup guide
How to create a movie poster screen for a home cinema
A home cinema movie poster screen can be a tablet, TV browser, wall monitor, mini PC or Raspberry Pi kiosk display that opens a secure Poster Player display link.
Use a browser link
Poster Player is browser-based. The display opens a secure link, so it does not need a heavy local application or powerful computer attached to the screen.
Add the local bridge
The lightweight local bridge runs inside the local network and detects source playback state where available. It can then pass live playback status to Poster Player.
Show Play Now or Coming Soon
When something is playing, the screen can show movie artwork and metadata. When idle, it can switch to a Coming Soon poster display with rotating artwork.
Keep source expectations realistic
Zidoo can provide strong local playback context where available. Apple TV can work through a local bridge, but protected apps may limit detailed metadata. Poster Player uses fallback visual states where full details are not available.
FAQ
Movie poster screen FAQ
Can I use a Raspberry Pi?
Yes. A Raspberry Pi kiosk display can be used when it can run a suitable browser view.
Can I use a smart TV browser?
Yes. Poster Player is intended for browser-based screens, including TV browsers where supported.
Does the poster screen replace my player?
No. It complements your existing source and shows a dedicated visual display.
Can installers use it for client rooms?
Yes. Poster Player can be positioned as a premium AV installer cinema room add-on.
Related guides
Next steps
Poster Player
Build a browser-based movie poster screen.
Use Play Now, Coming Soon and source detection in one dedicated display experience.