The Welcome Screen duration determines how long the personalized screen remains visible before the player switches back to the normal slideshow.
Choosing an appropriate duration helps ensure guests have enough time to read the message without unnecessarily delaying normal playback.
Example Duration Settings #
15 Seconds #
Suitable for short and simple welcome messages.
30 Seconds #
A balanced option for most hospitality welcome screens.
60 Seconds #
Useful for more detailed or premium welcome experiences.
How Duration Affects Playback #
During the configured duration:
- The Welcome Screen remains visible
- The normal slideshow is temporarily paused
- Guests can read the personalized message
Once the duration ends, the player automatically resumes normal slideshow playback.
Recommended Best Practices #
- Keep durations reasonable
- Avoid excessively long welcome playback
- Ensure guests have enough time to read the message
- Use readable text sizes and clean layouts
Most Welcome Screens work best when they feel elegant and temporary rather than overly long or intrusive.
Choosing the Right Duration #
Recommended durations depend on:
- Amount of text
- Viewing distance
- Visual complexity
- Hospitality style of the property
Simpler welcome messages generally require shorter durations.
If the Welcome Screen lasts so long that guests begin questioning whether the TV is permanently dedicated to congratulating their honeymoon, the duration is probably a little excessive.