WildStream

Turn any Apple TV into reliable digital signage. No subscriptions. No proprietary boxes. Point WildStream at a CSV. It downloads your photos and videos, then plays them on repeat. Works offline after caching. Manage one screen or hundreds.

WHY WILDSTREAM • Low cost: standard Apple TV hardware, zero monthly fees • CSV driven: edit one spreadsheet to update every screen • Offline friendly: playback continues without internet once cached • Jamf Pro ready: push configuration at scale • Resilient: skips missing files, no freezes or error popups • Set and forget: optional auto start and auto check

BEST FOR Retail, lobbies, menus, events, offices. Anywhere a loop of photos and videos is enough.

WHAT'S INCLUDED • Full screen photo and video playback • Local caching to Apple TV storage • Optional interval to re-fetch the CSV • Per-device or fleet control via Jamf Pro

HOW IT WORKS

1. Create a CSV with a header row and these columns: Title, URL, Description (optional), Type, DisplayDuration (seconds for photos)

   Example: Title,URL,Description,Type,DisplayDuration Sunset,https://example.com/photos/sunset.jpg,Evening sky,Photo,8 Intro,https://example.com/videos/intro.mp4,Welcome clip,Video, Mountains,https://example.com/photos/mountains.jpg,Scenic view,Photo,10 Spot,https://example.com/videos/spot.mp4,30-second ad,Video,

2. Host the CSV at a stable HTTPS URL. A Raw GitHub Gist works well. Short links are fine if they point to a raw CSV.

3. Add the CSV in the app: Media Stream URLs → Add New Media Stream URL → paste the HTTPS URL → select it. WildStream downloads the media and starts the loop.

4. Updates: Enable CSV Auto Check to detect changes. WildStream downloads new items fully and switches playlists at the end of the current loop.

WHAT TO KNOW • Use direct media links: .jpg .png .mp4 • Order follows the CSV • DisplayDuration applies to photos only • First run needs internet to cache files • Cached media plays without internet after download • Jamf Pro keys include CSV URL and auto start flag • See the Support URL for fleet setup details