Why a bridge is needed
Many home cinema devices live on a private local network. A bridge can communicate with those devices locally, then send safe display state to Poster Player.
Bridge docs
How the local bridge works
The local bridge is the part of Poster Player that sits inside the customer network and talks to local media sources.
Details
What to know
What it reads
Depending on the source, the bridge may read title, playback state, position, duration, artwork availability, source identity and basic status information.
What it does not do
The bridge is not designed to bypass DRM, break protected apps or replace the media player. It only uses available source data.
Why this helps customers
The customer display can remain simple: any suitable browser screen can show Poster Player while the bridge handles device-specific work.
FAQ
Quick answers
Does the bridge need a powerful PC?
No. The direction is lightweight bridge software that can run on suitable local hardware such as a mini PC or similar device.
Can a customer have multiple displays?
Poster Player is designed with multi-screen workflows in mind, depending on account and display setup.
Related docs
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Poster Player docs
Use the docs to understand the product before setup.
Poster Player is designed as a real home cinema display system with browser screens, local bridge direction and multi-source support.