A sequence is an ordered group of playlists that plays on a screen one after another, looping back to the start when it reaches the end. Where a playlist contains individual content scenes, a sequence contains complete playlists — making it useful when you want to alternate between different themed blocks of content without managing a single massive playlist. This page explains how to create a sequence, add and manage playlists within it, and assign a sequence to a screen.Documentation Index
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How sequences differ from playlists and schedules
| Playlist | Schedule | Sequence | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit of content | Individual scenes (images, videos, etc.) | Playlists assigned to time slots | Whole playlists played in order |
| Order control | Scene order within one playlist | Time of day on a weekly calendar | Playlist order within the sequence |
| Looping | Loops through its own scenes | Switches based on time | Loops through its member playlists |
| Best for | A single block of content | Time-based switching | Chaining themed content blocks |
Creating a sequence
Click New Sequence
Click the New Sequence button in the empty state, or click the edit icon in the toolbar if you already have sequences. A dialog opens.
Name your sequence
Enter a name for the sequence. Optionally, type a Group name to organize this sequence alongside others in the same group. Click Create a Sequence.
Managing playlists within a sequence
Reordering playlists
Drag any playlist row up or down to change its position in the sequence. The number on the left of each row shows the current play order.Duplicating a playlist entry
Click the ⋯ menu on any playlist row and select Duplicate. A copy of that playlist entry is inserted immediately after the original. This is useful when you want a playlist to appear more than once in the rotation without creating a separate sequence entry manually.Replacing a playlist
Click the ⋯ menu on any playlist row. Use the playlist selector that appears to swap the entry for a different playlist from your workspace.Removing a playlist
Click the ⋯ menu on any playlist row and select Delete. The entry is removed from the sequence. The remaining entries renumber automatically.Previewing a playlist
Click the ⋯ menu on any row and select Preview to open a preview modal for that individual playlist. You can also preview the entire sequence by clicking the play icon (▷) in the toolbar.Grouping sequences
When you create a sequence, you can assign it to a named group. Groups appear as chips next to the sequence name in the selector dropdown and make it easier to find related sequences when you have many. To add a sequence to an existing group, enter that group’s exact name when creating the sequence.Duplicating and deleting sequences
Use the toolbar icons above the sequence list:- Duplicate (⧉) — Creates a copy of the active sequence named “Copy of [name]” with all the same playlist entries.
- Delete (trash icon) — Permanently removes the active sequence. This cannot be undone.
Assigning a sequence to a screen
Sequence assignment is done from the Screens page, not from the Sequences page. To assign:- Go to Screens in the sidebar.
- Find the screen you want to update and click Assign on its card.
- Select Sequence as the assignment type, choose your sequence, and confirm.