BrightSign LLC
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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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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