Google Docs Integration

Display your Google Docs documents directly on BrandCast displays.

Overview

The Google Docs integration lets you treat a document as a live signage asset. This is ideal for simple text announcements, daily menus, or policy updates that need to be edited frequently by staff who are already comfortable with Google Docs.

Key Features:

• Live Text: Edits in Google Docs appear on screen automatically.
• Formatting: Supports basic formatting (bold, headers, lists) from the doc.
• Scrollable: Automatically scrolls long documents so all content is seen.

1. Connect the Integration

1. Navigate to Integrations > Google Docs.
2. Click Connect Account.
3. Authorize BrandCast to access your Google Docs.

2. Create a Content Source

A Content Source links a specific document to BrandCast.

1. Navigate to Integrations > Google Docs.
2. Click Create New Source.
3. Select Document: Browse your Google Drive and select the file.
4. Name: Give the source a descriptive name (e.g., "Reception Welcome Letter").

Why create Content Sources? You can have a "Daily Special" source linked to one doc, and a "Staff Announcements" source linked to another. Both are managed centrally in the Integrations tab.

3. Content Source Configuration (Styles)

Customize the display of this document.

• Auto-Scroll: Enable scrolling for documents that are longer than the screen.
• Scroll Speed: Adjust the speed of the scroll.
• Zoom/Scale: Adjust the zoom level to make text larger or smaller on the display.
• Refresh Interval: How often to fetch updates (default: 15 minutes).

4. Add to Layout

1. Open the Layout Editor.
2. Add a Google Docs area to the canvas.
3. Select your saved source (e.g., "Reception Welcome Letter").
4. Save the layout.

Troubleshooting

• Formatting Issues: Simple formatting works best. Avoid complex tables or drawing canvases within the doc.
• Not Updating: Verify the "Refresh Interval" or force a manual refresh in the Content Source settings.