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Lumicast OS updates the operating system and player, including security updates.
Lumicast OS for Raspberry Pi
Raspberry Pi digital signage
Turn your Raspberry Pi into a player for your displays. Our operating system is built for Lumicast, with updates, recovery features and remote support. Set up the network from your phone.
No payment details needed. Raspberry Pi, display and accessories are not included.
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An operating system built for Lumicast.
Lumicast OS includes the player and operating system for your Raspberry Pi, with built-in updates, recovery and remote management.
Automatic recovery
Lumicast OS monitors the player and can intervene automatically if something goes wrong.
Built for one task
Lumicast OS is configured to run Lumicast. System files are read-only during normal operation.
Set up Wi-Fi from your phone
During initial setup, connect your phone to the Pi’s temporary hotspot and configure Wi-Fi.
Remote management
Check your player’s status and restart it from Lumicast if needed.
Help with problems
When you raise a support request, our team can help remotely with the software on your Pi.
Technical details
Lumicast OS uses RAUC for system updates.
What do you need?
A Raspberry Pi is a small computer that connects to a display using HDMI. Lumicast OS turns it into a dedicated digital signage player.
- A supported Raspberry Pi with a suitable power supply
- A microSD card and a card reader for your computer
- A display with HDMI and a suitable cable
- An internet connection over Ethernet or Wi-Fi
Use a microSD card of at least 16 GB. We test on SanDisk Extreme cards.
Supported Raspberry Pi models
All the models below use the same installation image.
Raspberry Pi 4Raspberry Pi 5
Using another model or your own Linux installation? See the AppImage option below.Prefer a ready-to-use player? Our Pixie is a Raspberry Pi with Lumicast OS, available for a one-off €150 excl. VAT.
Set up Lumicast on your Raspberry Pi.
Write the image to your SD card
Download Lumicast OS and write it to your microSD card using Raspberry Pi Imager or balenaEtcher. This erases the card’s existing contents.
Connect and configure the network
Insert the card and connect your display and power supply. Use Ethernet, or connect your phone to the temporary hotspot to set up Wi-Fi.
Link your display to Lumicast
The player starts automatically. Add a display in Lumicast and enter the pairing code shown on your display.
Download Lumicast OS ↓Read the installation guideNetwork requirements for your IT departmentSecurity and privacy
Prefer your own Linux installation?
Install the standalone player using the ARM64 AppImage on a suitable 64-bit Linux system. You handle the operating system, security updates and device management yourself. The current player does not support 32-bit ARM systems.
Create and schedule your content.
Combine text, images, videos and apps on your page. Start with a template, design it yourself or ask Lumi, our AI designer, for help. Then choose which displays show your page and when.
What does Raspberry Pi digital signage cost?
You buy the Raspberry Pi, power supply, microSD card and cables once, plus a display if you do not already have one. Lumicast is a separate subscription per display.
From €17 per display per month, billed annually, excluding VAT.
Compare plans →Questions about Raspberry Pi.
Which Raspberry Pi can I use?
Lumicast OS supports the Raspberry Pi 4 and Pi 5, not the Pi 3. Running your own Linux installation? See the ARM64 AppImage guide to check whether your setup is suitable.
Do I need a keyboard to set up Wi-Fi?
No. You can set up Wi-Fi from your phone. Connect to the Pi’s temporary hotspot and configure Wi-Fi there. You can also use an Ethernet cable.
Do I need to install updates myself?
Lumicast OS includes an update process for the system and player, including security updates. An internet connection is required. If you use the standalone AppImage on your own Linux installation, you remain responsible for maintaining that operating system.
Will the display keep playing without internet?
Locally stored content can keep playing. New content and data arrive once the connection returns. Web pages, streams and other content that relies on the internet may not work fully offline.
Can I show videos and dashboards?
Yes. You can show pages, images, videos and apps. Performance with demanding dashboards, animations or multiple videos depends on your Pi, resolution and content. Try your own content on the hardware you plan to use.
Can you help if something goes wrong?
Yes. Lumicast OS includes remote device assistance. Create a support ticket in Lumicast and describe the problem. Remote assistance requires a working connection; some issues still need someone at the display.
Do I need a subscription?
You can try Lumicast free for 14 days without payment details. After that, choose a subscription per display. Without a subscription, your workspace remains available, but your displays stop playing.
Try it on your own Raspberry Pi.
Install Lumicast OS and see how your content looks on the display.
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