# What hardware do I need for digital signage?

> To simply start with WPITCOM Signage Manager 3 - you typically need: A digital screen or display device like (see: Recommended devices) A screen (professional or CE) or recent TV system (HDMI in) or A…

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Last updated: 2025-12-27

To simply start with [WPITCOM Signage Manager 3](https://www.wpitcom.com/en/wpitcom-signage-manager-3-en) – you typically need:

- A digital screen or display device like (see: [Recommended devices](https://www.wpitcom.com/en/wpitcom-signage3-devices) )

- A screen (professional or CE) or recent TV system (HDMI in) or

- A floor standing display (HDMI in) or

- A tablet (normally Android 10+) or *)

- A projector with (HDMI in) or

- A LED display / wall (with compatible LED controller)

- A media player compatible with our solution (only if not built in the device – Android 10+) *)

- An internet connection

- Access to the WPITCOM Signage Manager 3 Cloud

WPITCOM Signage Suite 3 is the local software player, controlling the entire device and the screen(s), standard Linux or Android devices become professional signage players.

*) Due to the enormous amount of diffferent devices and implementations compatibility should be tested when using internal players (mainly Android™ systems – some integrated devices may not allow certain device control functions or screen rotation, especially when using Smart-TV systems from different manufacturers.

Please do not hesitate to let us know, if we can be helpful with device details – prior of purchasing a specific device.