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Manual Tasks

Manual Tasks let you create and manage to-do items directly inside BrandCast — no external service or account needed. Perfect for store checklists, daily duties, or any tasks you want displayed on screen.

What it looks like on a display

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Manual tasks appear in the unified Tasks display alongside any other connected task sources. Each task shows its name, due date (if set), and completion status.

Creating manual tasks

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Step 1: Add a Manual List source

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  1. Navigate to Content in the sidebar (URL: /admin/content).
  2. Click the Tasks tab.
  3. Click Add Source and choose Manual List.
  4. Give the task list a name and save.

Step 2: Add tasks

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  1. Type a task name and press Enter or click Add.
  2. Optionally set a due date for each task.
  3. Repeat for all tasks you want to display.

To show the tasks on a display, go to the Hub tab, click Add New, and select Tasks. Pick your manual list under Task Lists. The note in the config reads: “Manage your tasks in the Tasks tab.”

Managing tasks

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You can edit manual tasks at any time from the content item in your library:

Action How
Add a task Type in the input field and press Enter
Edit a task Click the task name to edit it
Mark complete Click the checkbox next to the task
Delete a task Click the delete icon on the task row
Reorder tasks Drag tasks to rearrange them

Settings

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When creating a Tasks content source in the Hub, the available display settings include:

Setting Description
Task Lists Which manual lists to include
Max Tasks Maximum number of tasks shown (default 20)
Sort By Due Date, Title, Position, or Last Updated
Group By None, By Task List, By Due Date, or By Status
Show Completed Whether to display finished tasks

Tips

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  • Use manual tasks for recurring checklists like opening duties, closing procedures, or cleaning tasks.
  • Combine manual tasks with Google Tasks or other providers — they all merge into one unified display.
  • Set tasks to sort by “position” to maintain the exact order you arranged them.

Troubleshooting

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Tasks I added aren’t showing. Check the Max tasks setting — if it’s set lower than your total task count, some may be hidden. Also verify the content item is added to an active playlist.

Completed tasks disappeared. If Show completed is turned off, finished tasks are hidden. Turn it on or uncheck the task to make it visible again.

What’s next?

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