Tasks
Tasks let you display to-do lists and task boards on your screens. Connect task sources like Google Tasks or create tasks directly in the app, and they all appear in a single unified view.
What it looks like on a display
Section titled “What it looks like on a display”Tasks appear as a scrollable list showing task names, due dates, and completion status. You can switch between list, card, kanban, and compact display formats depending on how much space you have and how you want tasks organized.
Task sources
Section titled “Task sources”BrandCast supports the following task sources:
| Source | How it connects |
|---|---|
| Google Tasks | Google account OAuth |
| Manual List | Created directly in BrandCast |
You can connect multiple sources at once — tasks from all providers appear together.
Adding tasks to your display
Section titled “Adding tasks to your display”Step 1: Connect a source
Section titled “Step 1: Connect a source”- Navigate to Content in the sidebar (URL:
/admin/content). - Click the Tasks tab.
- Click Add Source and choose Google Tasks (to sync from your Google account) or Manual List (to type tasks directly).
- Follow the prompts and save.
Step 2: Create a Tasks content item
Section titled “Step 2: Create a Tasks content item”- In the Hub tab, click Add New and select Tasks.
- Under Task Lists, pick the sources you connected.
- Configure display options (see below).
- Save and add to your playlist.
The config notes: “Manage your tasks in the Tasks tab.”
Settings
Section titled “Settings”| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Task Lists | Which connected sources 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 |
Display format
Section titled “Display format”The Tasks display renders as a List View by default, showing task names sorted by due date. Additional format options may appear in the content item settings.
- Connect multiple task sources to get a complete view of what needs doing.
- Use the “group by list” option to visually separate tasks from different sources.
- Set completed tasks to auto-hide after a few hours so the display stays focused on what’s left.
- For break room displays, use the list format — it’s the easiest to scan at a glance.
Troubleshooting
Section titled “Troubleshooting”Tasks aren’t appearing. Check that the connected task source has active tasks. If using Google Tasks, verify the connection is still active in Account > Connections. Use the Refresh button on the content item to force an update.
Completed tasks keep showing. Turn off Show completed in settings, or reduce the Completed display duration to a shorter window.
Tasks are out of order. Change the Sort By setting. Due Date sorting puts urgent tasks first.
What’s next?
Section titled “What’s next?”- Google Tasks — Connect your Google Tasks account
- Manual Tasks — Create tasks directly in the app
- Content Types — Explore all content options