Digital signage remote device management, from one dashboard
Manage, monitor and update every screen remotely.
Remote device management is built into DST Connect. See the status of every player, reboot from anywhere, push updates and set power schedules across all your locations. It works straight away, at no extra cost.
Every screen under control, without the site visits
When you run screens across more than a few locations, small problems get expensive. A player freezes. A screen shows the wrong content. One goes offline and nobody notices until a customer does. Every fix means someone drives out to the device.
Remote device management gives you one place to see and fix all of it. Check the status of every screen, reboot a player, push an update or take a screenshot, all from the CMS you already use.
Every screen under control, without the site visits
When you run screens across more than a few locations, small problems get expensive. A player freezes. A screen shows the wrong content. One goes offline and nobody notices until a customer does. Every fix means someone drives out to the device.
Remote device management gives you one place to see and fix all of it. Check the status of every screen, reboot a player, push an update or take a screenshot, all from the CMS you already use.
One control centre for every device
What remote device management does for you
Remote device management, or RDM, lets you control the hardware behind your screens without touching it. From the DST Connect dashboard you see live device health, connection status and what each screen is playing right now.
You reboot players, schedule power on and off, set brightness and volume, change orientation and push firmware or app updates. One dashboard, every player, every location.
Step onto any player, straight from the CMS
No remote desktop tools and no extra logins. Open a device in DST Connect and you are on the player itself. Read the hardware details, check CPU, memory and disk, view the live screen and change settings in real time.
When something needs attention, you act on it in seconds instead of booking a visit.
The benefits
Everything you can do with remote device management
Live monitoring and offline alerts
See CPU, memory, disk use and uptime for every player. Get an alert the moment a screen goes offline, so you fix issues before anyone notices.
Remote reboot and power schedules
Reboot a frozen player from anywhere. Set screens to turn on and off on a schedule per day and time, so they run when you need them and save power when you do not.
Live screen view and screenshots
See exactly what each screen shows right now. Take a remote screenshot or open the live view to confirm the right content is playing, without leaving your desk.
Updates over the air
Push firmware, player and app updates to one screen or your whole fleet. Roll out changes remotely and keep every device current, with no manual work on site.
Works on any hardware
Manage players on Android, Linux, Windows and more from the same dashboard. Remote device management is not tied to one brand or operating system.
Manage every screen across every location
Running screens in more sites should not mean more travel. Group your players by location, region or department and act on them together. Reboot a group, push an update or change a schedule in bulk.
From one shop to thousands of screens across borders, remote device management keeps every device in reach.
DST Connect supports features for all devices across all generations and brands. In total, we provide you with nearly 5,000 features
Connect a new screen with a six digit code
Adding a device is simple. The player shows a six digit code on screen. You type it into DST Connect, confirm, and the screen is connected. No long keys and no manual setup.
It matches the rest of the platform: clear, quick and made for people who are not IT specialists.
Years of experience
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Made for IT, without the heavy admin
Remote device management gives IT real control. Roles and permissions per user, location or department, kiosk lockdown, PIN protection and a clear view of every endpoint. Single sign on is available on request.
People call this MDM, RDM or UEM. In DST Connect it is simply built in, so you manage content and devices from the same place.
Remote device management across every industry
The same tools manage screens in offices, shops, hospitals, schools and hotels around the world. Retail teams keep store screens live across every branch. Offices monitor meeting room and welcome screens.
Hospitals and schools keep information screens on and up to date. Whatever the setting, you manage every device from one dashboard.
Remote device management on any hardware
DST Connect runs on our own certified media player and on displays and players from other brands. Remote device management used to cover Android and Windows. Now it reaches more operating systems and vendors, so you are not locked to one supplier.
Bring your existing screens or start with ours. Either way, you manage them all in one place.
Remote device management is included with DST Connect, from €25,- per month with no hidden fees
Resell a platform that manages devices, not just content
IT and operations teams want signage they can control at scale. As a DST Connect partner, you offer a platform with remote device management built in, on hardware they already own.
Set it up once, manage every screen remotely and give your clients a system that stays up. That is easier to sell and easier to support.
Your questions answered
Common questions about remote device management (FAQ)
What is remote device management (RDM) for digital signage?
Remote device management lets you control the players and displays behind your screens from a distance. From one dashboard you check device health, reboot players, push updates, set power schedules and see what each screen is playing, without visiting the device.
What is the difference between MDM, RDM and UEM?
They overlap. MDM (mobile device management) comes from managing phones and tablets. UEM (unified endpoint management) is the enterprise term for managing all endpoints. RDM (remote device management) is the signage term for the same idea, focused on screens and players. In DST Connect it is built in, so you manage content and devices together.
How do I reboot a digital signage player remotely?
Open the device in DST Connect and select reboot. The player restarts from wherever you are, so a frozen screen does not need a site visit.
Can I get an alert when a screen goes offline?
Yes. The dashboard shows live connection status for every player and flags a screen the moment it goes offline, so you can act before anyone notices.
How do I schedule screens to turn on and off automatically?
Set a power schedule per day and time in the Power section. Screens switch on when you need them and off when you do not, which saves energy and extends hardware life.
How do I update firmware or apps over the air?
In the Updates section you point to a firmware file by URL or upload, or push a player or app update. You can update a single screen or your whole fleet remotely.
How do I connect a new device?
The player shows a six digit code on screen. Type it into DST Connect and confirm. The device connects straight away, with no long keys or manual setup.
What can I monitor on each device?
You see CPU use, RAM and ROM memory, disk usage, uptime, the connected display, firmware and player version, network details and the live screen.
Which players and operating systems are supported?
Remote device management works on Android, Linux and Windows, plus more operating systems and vendors than before. Run our certified player or bring displays and players you already own.
Does remote device management cost extra?
No. It is included with DST Connect and works straight away. There is no separate licence and no add on fee.