AOPEN ChromeBox Series

Install and configure PADS4 Viewer on AOPEN ChromeBox Series digital signage players that run ChromeOS, including the install steps and the server connection.

AOPEN ChromeBox Series players run ChromeOS. You set up PADS4 Viewer with the standard ChromeOS procedure, and the player then loads it from your PADS4 Server. This page lists the supported devices and links to the installation steps.

Before you begin

Supported devices

• AOPEN ChromeBox Series players

Minimum requirements

Requirement	Minimum
PADS4 Server	PADS4 Foundation 2024.1 or later
Platform version	ChromeOS

Other prerequisites

• Network access from the player to the PADS4 Server.
• Access to the management tool for the player.

Install PADS4 Viewer

Install PADS4 Viewer with the standard ChromeOS procedure. For the steps, see ChromeOS and ChromeOS Flex.

Supported features and limitations

General

Feature	Support	Notes
Automatic Viewer updates	Yes
Offline mode	No
HTTP and HTTPS	Yes
Portrait mode	Yes
Cluster Viewer	Yes

Video and images

Feature	Support	Notes
Videos on one page	Yes
Video streaming	Yes
4K video	Yes
Seamless video playback	Yes
Video rotation, reflection, skew, and flip	Yes
Image formats	Yes

Content and data

Feature	Support	Notes
Text, scrolling text, tables, shapes, and interactive buttons	Yes
Web element	Yes
PowerPoint and PDF	Yes
Data providers, Viewer Variables, and rules	Yes

Device management

Feature	Support	Notes
Remote management in PADS4 CTRL Center	Yes
Connection monitoring and alerts	Yes
Restart Viewer	Yes
Reboot device	Yes
Shut down device	Yes
Wake-on-LAN	n/a
Turn off display	n/a
Block remote control	n/a
Retrieve screenshots	Yes
Retrieve logs	Yes
Proof of play	Yes