BrightSign
BrightSign is the global market leader in purpose-built digital signage media players, headquartered in San Jose, California, with offices in Europe and Asia. The company designs and manufactures its own hardware running the proprietary BrightSignOS — the only operating system built exclusively for digital signage — and provides complementary free software and cloud networking solutions. With more than 3 million players deployed across 130+ countries, BrightSign serves every vertical segment of the commercial digital signage market through a 5,000+ strong reseller and integrator channel.
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BrightSign's portfolio is centred on purpose-built digital signage media player hardware across three active generations:
- Series 6 (HD6, XD6, XS6 — latest generation): 4K 60Hz video, 10-bit HDR, integrated NPUs for edge AI, and PoE+ support; debuted at InfoComm 2025
- Series 5 (XC5, XT5, XD5, HD5, LS5, AU5): includes 8K and multi-screen support; XC5 offers choice of BrightSignOS, Windows 10 IoT, or Windows 11 IoT
- Series 4: legacy deployments
All hardware runs the proprietary BrightSignOS. Software offerings include brightAuthor:connected (content authoring and management), BSN.cloud (cloud infrastructure), and bsn.Control (free remote device management included with every player). BrightSign Built-In embeds BrightSignOS as a SoC solution directly into partner commercial displays from LG, Bluefin, Mimo Monitors, TCL MOKA, XPO Screens, and Sharp (Q2 2026). The portfolio is rounded out by professional pre-provisioning and Wi-Fi installation services, optional subscription tiers, a 5-year warranty programme, and purpose-built accessories (button panels, LED controllers, connectivity expanders).
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