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BrightSign LLC

BrightSign LLC

Hardware Vendor
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BrightSign LLC is the global market leader in dedicated digital signage media players, headquartered in San Jose, California, with offices in Europe and Asia. The company designs and manufactures purpose-built media player hardware powered by its proprietary BrightSignOS — the only operating system engineered exclusively for digital signage — and distributes its products through a channel of 5,000+ authorised resellers and integrators across 130+ countries. With over 3 million units sold and a growing platform strategy encompassing SoC embedment in partner displays, BrightSign is actively evolving from a pure hardware vendor into a broader OS and platform company.

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Location San Jose, US
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BrightSign's portfolio centres on purpose-built digital signage media player hardware across three active generations, all powered by the proprietary BrightSignOS:

  • Series 6 (HD6, XD6, XS6 — launched InfoComm 2025): 4K 60Hz, 10-bit HDR, integrated NPUs for edge AI, and PoE+ support
  • Series 5 (XC5, XT5, XD5, HD5, LS5, AU5): 8K capability, multi-screen support; XC5 additionally supports Windows 10/11 IoT as an OS alternative
  • Series 4 (XT4, XT4-T): legacy generation with over 1 million units in operation

Software offerings include brightAuthor:connected (content authoring and management), BSN.cloud (free cloud infrastructure and device management), and bsn.Control (remote device manager). The BrightSign Built-In programme 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 including button panels, LED controllers, and connectivity expanders.

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