Google Slides
Connect a Google Slides presentation and it plays on your display, automatically advancing through slides. Any changes you make in Google Slides appear on your display within minutes — no manual updates required.
How to set it up
Section titled “How to set it up”- Go to Content and open the Documents tab. In the Presentations section, click Connect Google to link your Google account and import a Google Slides presentation.
- Once the presentation appears in the Documents tab, click Add New in Content Hub.
- Select Presentations.
- Under Select Presentation, choose the Google Slides presentation you connected.
- Set the slide timing and any other options, then click Create.
Playback settings
Section titled “Playback settings”| Setting | What it does |
|---|---|
| Slide duration | How long each slide shows before advancing |
Slides play in order and loop back to the beginning automatically.
Scale-to-fit
Section titled “Scale-to-fit”BrandCast automatically scales your presentation to fill the display zone regardless of the original slide dimensions. Portrait and landscape slides both fit cleanly — you don’t need to resize your presentation to match the display.
Auto-sync
Section titled “Auto-sync”Changes made in Google Slides sync to your display automatically. Updates typically appear within 5–15 minutes. For an immediate refresh, open the content item and click Refresh Now.
Designing slides for display
Section titled “Designing slides for display”A few adjustments make a big difference when slides are viewed from across a room:
- Use a minimum font size of 24pt — larger is better
- Keep text minimal: 7 words or fewer per slide works well
- Use high-contrast colors (dark text on light background, or reverse)
- Keep important content away from the edges of the slide
Content ideas
Section titled “Content ideas”Product showcases, promotional announcements, company news, training materials, event schedules, and sales dashboards all work well as presentations on store and office displays.
Collaboration
Section titled “Collaboration”Anyone with edit access to the presentation can make changes that appear on your displays. Marketing can update promotions, managers can post announcements, and team members can add content — all without needing BrandCast access.
Troubleshooting
Section titled “Troubleshooting”Slides aren’t appearing. Check that your Google account is connected in the Documents tab (Content Hub). Verify the presentation isn’t in the trash and that it’s accessible to the connected account.
Changes aren’t syncing. Wait up to 15 minutes for the automatic sync. Use Refresh Now for an immediate update. If syncing still seems broken, try disconnecting and reconnecting your Google account.
Display quality looks blurry. This usually happens when slides contain low-resolution images. Use high-resolution images in your presentation, and avoid stretching small images to fill large areas.
Authentication error. Re-authorize your Google account by using the Connect Google button in the Documents tab (Content Hub). This is usually needed after a password change or security update.