Linux Media Player for Digital Signage

Rise Vision’s hardware-agnostic approach means you can utilize your Linux Ubuntu media players while still enjoying the full benefits of Rise Vision’s software.

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Linux Media Player Benefits Overview

You can maximize the value of your Linux digital signage player while enjoying the full benefits of Rise Vision’s solutions. Our software adapts to your environment, minimizing hardware investment while maximizing impact.

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Stability & Reliability

Renowned for uptime and stability, perfect for signage requiring minimal downtime. Ubuntu eliminates forced‑update pop‑ups common in other operating systems.

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Security

Linux Ubuntu's inherent security features minimize vulnerabilities in public-facing displays. When combined with Rise Vision's software security features and SOC 2 Type 2 Attestation, you get a secure enterprise-grade digital signage solution.

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Open-Source Advantage

Linux Ubuntu is an open-source media player platform, so the cost per device is typically lower than that of other operating systems. You don't need to pay operating system licenses which can lower costs for large scale deployments.

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Linux Media Players & Your Existing Hardware

Pair a Linux Ubuntu Media Player with Rise Vision

The Linux Ubuntu Media Player is a dedicated device running Ubuntu Linux OS, optimized for high-performance Linux digital signage. It combines cost efficiency, stability, and customization for enterprise use. Paired with Rise Vision, Linux Ubuntu integrates a compact, reliable digital signage media player with Rise Vision’s easy setup, cloud management, high performance, and security.
Rise Vision ASUS NUC Celeron Media Player

Rise Vision ASUS NUC Celeron Media Player

Our partner, The Book PC sells Linux Ubuntu media players that come with Rise Vision pre-installed. The Celeron Linux Ubuntu Media Player is a great device for the majority of digital signage use cases like showing videos, pictures, animations, and data at an affordable price point.

Rise Vision ASUS NUC i3 Media Player (Linux)

Rise Vision ASUS NUC i3 Media Player (Linux)

Our partner, The Book PC sells Linux Ubuntu media players that come with Rise Vision pre-installed. The i3 Linux Ubuntu Media Player is a powerful device that can run demanding schedules full of presentations, videos, animation, and live data.

Welcome to Miles Lane School

“Our use of Rise Vision grew from our previous use of slideshows to present data. We have leveraged older windows mini PCs (now running Linux) and old classroom televisions (some on the old classic rolling carts) to expand our digital signage at a nominal cost.”

Using Linux Digital Signage Player

Easy-to-Use

Manage communications across your organization with our easy software and support for any hardware including Linux media players. 

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Amazing Templates

Save hours of content creation time on your Linux media player with 600+ templates, integrations, and weekly recommendations from Rise Vision’s software.

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Scalable and Secure

Rise Vision ensures reliable digital signage on your Linux media player with high uptime, seamless multi-location management, and enterprise-grade security backed by our SOC 2 Type 2 Attestation.

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Create Engaging Content with 
600+ Customizable Templates

Save hours on content creation time every week using professionally designed, animated, and customizable templates. Easily create the content to engage the right audience at the right time for maximum impact.

  • Rise Vision digital signage template for Saint Patrick's day
  • Rise Vision digital signage template for employee of the month
  • Rise Vision digital signage template for joke of the day
  • Rise Vision digital signage template for weekly updates
  • Rise Vision digital signage template for holiday countdown
  • Rise Vision digital signage template for women's history month
  • Rise Vision digital signage template for lockdown protocol and safety
  • Rise Vision digital signage template for mental health
  • Rise Vision digital signage template for teachers
  • Rise Vision digital signage template for daily acts of kindness
  • Rise Vision digital signage template for sports
  • Rise Vision digital signage template for famous quotes
  • Rise Vision digital signage template for school reminders
  • Rise Vision digital signage template for social following
  • Rise Vision digital signage template for celebrations
  • Rise Vision digital signage template for book of the week
  • Rise Vision digital signage template for Earth day
  • Rise Vision digital signage template for employee spotlight
  • Rise Vision digital signage template for birthday celebrations

Linux Digital Signage Industry Use Cases

K-12 Education

Linux distributions are completely free, do not require a license, and have low-cost maintenance. This reduces the cost of a multiple display digital signage system across K-12 buildings and campuses, making them a great choice for cafeteria menu boards, digital info boards, student recognition digital signage, and more.

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Industrial

Rise Vision is a cloud-based digital signage content management system designed to work with Linux media players regardless of your physical location. Manufacturing, warehousing, transportation and logistics, and other industrial organizations benefit from immediate digital signage updates for safety, loading schedules, and more.

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Higher Education

Pairing Linux media players with Rise Vision allows universities and colleges to quickly install and adapt to any operating system or hardware as needs evolve. Backed by fast support and free training, staff can focus on impactful communication instead of complicated setup for better digital posters, interactive displays, and more.

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More Linux Media Player Industries

See other industries where Linux media players and Rise Vision pair together for impactful digital signage, screen sharing, and emergency alerts tailored to your organization’s needs.

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Customer Stories

11,300+ Organizations Trust Rise Vision, You Can Too

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RSU 25's approach to digital signage is rooted in amplifying engagement and improving communication across their school. With a fleet of 109 Promethean boards in classrooms and conference rooms, the seamless integration of Rise Vision emerged as a powerful solution to address communication challenges and infuse a dynamic engagement element.
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Jim Morrill
IT Director at Regional School Unit 25
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Select your hardware

Choose the best hardware for your needs—use our recommended Avocor displays or media players, or bring your own hardware—like Linux media players—and utilize Rise Vision’s software.

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Set up your software

Create your Rise Vision account and customize your digital signage, screen sharing, and emergency alerts to push through your Linux media player.

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Engage your audience

Push content to any display, set up your employees to screen share, and manage communication, collaboration, and safety across multiple locations with ease.

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Linux Media Player Frequently Asked Questions

A media player is a compact computer specifically designed to broadcast high-definition video, sharp-looking presentations and digital signage campaigns. Generally, media players come self-contained in a case without peripherals such as a keyboard, display, or mouse—their primary use is to power digital signage displays.

Why Choose Rise Vision

Trusted in over 100 countries, our all-in-one platform offers easy-to-use digital signage, seamless screen sharing, powerful emergency alerts, and support for a wide range of devices.

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One Platform

One powerful platform designed to save you time and money, reduce complexity, and help you focus on what matters most: communicating with your audience, fostering collaboration, and creating a positive culture.

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Easy-to-Use

Manage digital signage, screen sharing, and emergency alerts across your entire organization with our easy software and support for any hardware.

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