Automate and scale your network management with the embed signage API
Manual checks are no longer sustainable for growing networks.
The standard CMS dashboard works well for day-to-day content management, but as a network expands from dozens to hundreds or thousands of devices, relying on manual interface interactions creates efficiency bottlenecks.
To support enterprise-scale operations, we have released the API. This allows development and operations teams to interact with their signage network programmatically, moving beyond the visual interface to direct data management.
The shift to programmatic management
We built this API to solve specific operational challenges: observability and automation.
Large-scale networks require systems that alert you to issues, rather than requiring staff to hunt for them. The API provides deep access to device data, enabling you to build custom workflows that integrate directly with your existing internal tools.
Practical use cases
Here are three immediate applications for the API based on its current capabilities:
1. Automated health monitoring
Instead of manually reviewing device lists, use the API’s filtering engine to create exception-based reporting. You can design external dashboards to flag only the hardware that requires attention.
- Query: Filter specifically for Windows players that are currently offline AND have not checked in for >60 minutes.
- Integration: Connect this data to your internal ticketing systems (e.g., Jira, ServiceNow) to automatically assign maintenance tasks.
- Benefit: Reduces downtime by automating the detection of network failures with the tools you already use.
2. Content sync verification
Verifying that new content has successfully deployed across a distributed network of screens can be difficult. The API allows for precise timestamp comparisons to validate campaign compliance.
- The Method: Programmatically compare the Channel Published timestamp against the Channel Received timestamp.
- The Result: Generate a list of any devices where the sync time predates the publish time, identifying screens that are technically online but displaying outdated content.
3. Network inventory & auditing
Maintain an accurate “Source of Truth” without manual spreadsheets. The API allows you to pull a live map of your entire hardware network and its assigned content.
- Audit: Retrieve a real-time list mapping every Device Name to its Assigned Channel and Layout Names and/or IDs.
- Verify: Ensure specific locations (e.g., Executive Offices, Lobby Areas) are assigned to the correct Layout IDs and identify devices that may have been misconfigured during installation.
Built for Developer ergonomics
We prioritised a clean, standards-based structure to ensure your team can start building immediately without a steep learning curve.
- Precise data retrieval: Extensive filtering parameters allow you to request exactly the data you need, minimising payload size and processing time.
- Standardised security: Uses industry-standard Bearer Token authentication, integrating seamlessly with existing security workflows.
- Scalable architecture: Robust pagination ensures consistent performance whether you are querying fifty devices or five thousand.
Documentation
The API is available now. You can review the endpoints, methods, and integration guides in our technical documentation.
View the API Docs: https://api.embedsignage.com/docs
Let’s see what you create.🚀
