News Feeds
News feeds display curated headlines from popular news sources directly on your screens. Choose from pre-built sources like ESPN, NPR, BBC, and more — no RSS URLs needed.
Looking for custom feeds?
Section titled “Looking for custom feeds?”If you want to display content from a specific source not in the built-in list, use the Custom RSS option in the Sources step when creating a News content source. Paste any RSS feed URL directly into the form — no separate content type needed.
What it looks like on a display
Section titled “What it looks like on a display”News appears as a polished feed with headlines, descriptions, and source branding. Depending on the display mode, articles show as cards with images, a headline ticker, or a featured article rotation.
Adding news to your display
Section titled “Adding news to your display”- Go to Content in the sidebar.
- Click Add New and select the News category.
- In the Sources step, browse available topics and named sources, or add a Custom RSS feed URL.
- Choose a display mode.
- Complete the wizard to create and add to your layout.
Settings
Section titled “Settings”| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Sources | Which news sources to include |
| Display mode | Cards, headlines, or featured |
| Max items | Number of articles to show (1–50, default 10) |
| Show images | Include article images when available |
| Show descriptions | Display article summaries |
| Show dates | Show publish timestamps |
| Show source branding | Display source favicons and names |
Display modes
Section titled “Display modes”Articles displayed as individual cards with image, headline, and description. Best for larger display areas and visual impact.
Headlines
Section titled “Headlines”A compact list of headlines. Best for sidebar zones or limited space where you want maximum information density.
Featured
Section titled “Featured”One article at a time, shown large with full image and description, rotating through articles on a timer. Best for lobby displays and high-visibility areas.
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Item duration | How long each featured article stays on screen (featured mode only) |
- Select 2–3 sources for a focused feed. Too many sources can make the display feel cluttered.
- Use the headlines display mode in narrow layout zones and cards mode in wider areas.
- Enable source branding so viewers know where each headline comes from.
- Pair news with a clock or weather display in the same layout for a complete information board.
Business ideas
Section titled “Business ideas”- Display industry-specific news in lobbies or break rooms.
- Show business news in financial offices or waiting areas.
- Keep staff informed with national or local headlines.
Troubleshooting
Section titled “Troubleshooting”News isn’t updating. News sources refresh periodically. Use the Refresh button on the content item to force an immediate update. If a source consistently shows stale content, it may be publishing infrequently.
Images aren’t loading. Some news sources don’t include images in their feeds. Try a different source, or disable Show images to avoid blank image placeholders.
Source I want isn’t available. The built-in list covers popular sources. For any source not in the list, choose the Custom RSS option in the Sources step and paste the feed URL directly.
What’s next?
Section titled “What’s next?”- Content Types — Explore all content options
- Scheduling — Control when news appears