Choose Imagine Digital Signage software if you want to run your own screens with software built by a team that has more than 18 years of experience running digital signage networks. The full licence costs R150 per screen per month, excluding VAT, and includes all standard platform features, unlimited users, and support. Reliable offline playback, flexible scheduling, Canva integration, and screen monitoring all come as standard.
That experience shaped how the platform works, from a quick menu change to keeping playlists and campaigns organised across hundreds of locations. Displaying an image is only the beginning. The daily work is keeping content current, starting promotions on time, and knowing when a screen needs attention, and Imagine brings these together in one interface.
What Difference Does 18 Years of Network Experience Make?
Managing 50 screens and managing 700 are very different tasks. As a network grows, so does the work: keeping playlists current, checking schedules, managing user access, and monitoring screens. Different branches may need different promotions, and several people may make changes. Imagine was built around these challenges by people who understand what it takes to run a network day after day.
That experience shows in the filtering, custom columns, and user permission hierarchies in our screen management tools, which let users find the screens they need, see information relevant to their role, and control access to parts of the system. The responsive interface also works on a desktop, tablet, or phone, so changes do not require you to be at a desk or in the store.
How Easy Is It to Get Started With Imagine?
Imagine is designed to be easy to start with and to grow with you, from a single screen to networks of 10,000 screens. Small businesses can begin with the basics, while larger teams have the controls to organise a growing network.
You do not need a quote or a salesperson to try the platform. Sign up, connect a compatible device, and use the free package to test basic content uploading and removal and to see how playback works on your screen. For the full package, choose the number of screens and complete payment, and your licences become available without waiting for manual activation.
With a compatible device and an internet connection ready, setup takes a few minutes. Technical experience is not required, and help is available, as our getting started guide shows.
How Flexible Is Imagine's Scheduling?
Imagine's digital signage scheduling tools control when content appears and how it shares the screen with other information. You can schedule individual media items, complete playlists, L-shaped squeeze-backs, and scrolling messages, and you can group related media into campaigns to make them easier to manage.
A restaurant can change menus at lunchtime, and a retailer can prepare a weekend promotion in advance, without staff making each change by hand. Scheduling also gives you more ways to communicate without repeatedly replacing the main content.
How Do L-Shaped Promotions Keep Menus Visible?
An L-shaped squeeze-back makes space for a promotion while the full menu image stays visible at a reduced size; the format resembles one viewers recognise from television. Customers can keep reading the menu while the promotion highlights a special, introduces a product, or suggests an add-on.
The promotion can appear every few minutes or during particular times of day. A coffee shop, for example, can suggest a breakfast add-on in the morning and a cold drink special at lunch, all while the menu remains visible throughout.
Can You Add Scrolling Messages Without Stopping Playback?
Yes. A scrolling ticker adds notices and announcements while your main content keeps playing. You can customise the appearance of the text bar and schedule when it displays.
Tickers suit store notices, service announcements, staff messages, and urgent updates. A short announcement can appear alongside running content instead of replacing the entire playlist.
Does Content Keep Playing When the Internet Drops?
Yes. Downloaded content keeps playing when the internet connection drops, and schedules the player has already received keep running as well. A lunchtime promotion still starts during a temporary outage, provided the player already has the schedule and the required content.
This distinction matters: an internet connection is needed to deliver new content and changes, but downloaded playback does not depend on a continuous connection. After a power interruption, the Imagine app restarts automatically and resumes playback when power returns, which reduces the need for staff to step in after everyday connectivity or power disruptions.
How Do You Monitor Screens From Your Desktop or Phone?
Imagine shows you which screens need attention without a visit to each location. You can set email alerts around your operating hours, choose how long a screen must be offline before a notification is sent, and add several email recipients so that everyone responsible for the network is told. A brief connection drop may need no action, but a screen that is offline during trading hours may need investigating.
Connection history records when screens disconnected and recovered, which helps you spot recurring problems that happen at similar times. Monitoring works on desktop or mobile, so you can check the network while you are away from the office.
What Do Imagine's Playback and Uptime Reports Show?
Imagine's playback and uptime reporting shows what ran and how your screens performed. Playback reports show how often content played, while uptime and connection history help you investigate interruptions and recurring issues.
Reports include screenshots, can be branded, and can be emailed to managers, clients, or advertisers. A retailer can confirm that a promotion ran, an advertising seller can show delivery, and an operations team can start from connection history. The aim is reporting that is easy to understand, without interpreting complicated technical logs.
Can You Update Canva Designs Without Re-uploading Files?
Yes. With our Canva integration, a later edit made in Canva appears in your live playlist without exporting and uploading the design again. This suits businesses that often change prices, menus, specials, or announcements.
Link a free or paid Canva account from Imagine's Design page, create the design in Canva, return to Imagine, add it to your Canva library, and place it in a playlist.
How Much Does Imagine Digital Signage Cost?
The full software package costs R150 per screen per month, excluding VAT, and annual licences receive a 20% discount. There are no extra charges for additional users or premium feature upgrades, and advanced scheduling, reporting, Canva integration, and user permissions are all included in the same licence. A free package offers basic functionality, so you can get familiar with the platform and test playback before upgrading.
These prices cover the software licence only. Hardware, installation, and integrator services are separate costs, which our guide to digital signage costs in South Africa breaks down. You can compare plans on our Imagine Digital Signage pricing options page.
What Support Does Imagine Include?
Support is included at no extra charge, and it does not become a paid add-on after an introductory period. You can start on your own and still reach a person when you need help, 24/7 via WhatsApp, phone, or support tickets. You can also book a client manager for a demonstration, a walkthrough, or getting-started advice. Help covers everything from connecting your first screen to understanding a scheduling option.
Which Hardware Works With Imagine?
Imagine runs on compatible devices, from entry-level Android TVs to high-end commercial LG displays, through our Android player and LG webOS app. The right hardware depends on where the screen is installed and how it will be used, so check the supported digital signage hardware before you buy, or ask our team for advice.
Imagine is a software platform, not an installation company, and it is designed for businesses that want to control their own content and screens. For hardware supply, installation, or managed networks, contact us for a list of integrators. You can manage Imagine yourself or appoint a service provider to do it for you.
Is Imagine the Right Choice for Your Business?
Built for every industry, from retail and restaurants to healthcare, education, and corporate offices, Imagine suits businesses that want software designed around keeping content current, scheduling campaigns, monitoring connections, and reviewing what played. Small businesses can sign up and test the platform without requesting a quote, while larger organisations can use filtering, permissions, scheduling, and reporting to run a growing network. Every user gets reliable downloaded playback, flexible content management, clear software pricing, and access to our support team.
Try the free package, or contact our team for a free demonstration.