Providing real-time weather updates is one of the most effective ways to keep your digital signage relevant and engaging. Whether it’s helping employees plan their commute or assisting hotel guests with their day's itinerary, the SignageFlow Weather App delivers localized, accurate data in a beautiful, customizable package.
What the Weather App Does
The Weather app transforms complex meteorological data into a clean visual summary. It displays the current temperature, weather conditions (like sunny, rainy, or cloudy), and offers two distinct forecast views: Hourly (for the rest of the day) or a 7-Day outlook.
Powered by reliable providers like OpenMeteo, it ensures your audience is never caught without an umbrella.
How It Works: Your 5-Step Setup
Getting your local forecast onto your screens is a breeze:
Initialize: Create a new Weather app and give it a recognizable name (e.g., "Main Entrance Weather").
Locate: Use the Search Location field to find your city. The app automatically pulls the correct latitude, longitude, and timezone.
Configure Units: Choose between Celsius or Fahrenheit and decide if you want to show an Hourly or 7-Day forecast.
Refine the Look: Adjust your text and accent colors to match your brand. Use the scaling tools to ensure the temperature is readable from a distance.
Publish: Add the app to your playlist. SignageFlow will automatically refresh the data at your chosen interval.
Configuration Fields Breakdown
Core Data Settings
Name: The internal label for this specific weather widget.
Provider: The weather data source (e.g., OpenMeteo Weather).
Refresh Interval (seconds): How often the app checks for updates. (1800 seconds / 30 minutes is recommended).
Search Location: A smart search bar to find and lock in your specific geographic coordinates.
Location Name: How the city appears on the screen (e.g., you can rename "London, UK" to just "London").
Display Preferences
Temperature Unit: Toggle between °C Celsius or °F Fahrenheit.
Forecast Display: Choose Hourly (Rest of Day) for immediate planning or 7-Day Forecast for long-term outlooks.
Theming & Sizing
Text Color: The hex code for the primary weather information (e.g., #e8e5e5).
Accent Color: The hex code for secondary elements or icons (e.g., #d68b8b).
Temperature Scale: Adjust the size of the main temperature numbers (e.g., 1.1). Use lower values if the text appears cropped on smaller screens.
Location Scale: Adjust the size of the city name text to prevent it from wrapping onto a second line.
Use Cases for Every Industry
Corporate Offices: Place a weather widget in the lobby or breakroom. Using the Hourly Forecast helps employees decide when to head out for lunch or if they should leave early to beat a storm.
Hospitality & Hotels: Provide a "Guest Concierge" screen featuring a 7-Day Forecast. This helps travelers plan their excursions and local activities without needing to check their phones.
Education & Campuses: Use high-visibility weather displays in outdoor-heavy environments so students and faculty can prepare for temperature shifts between classes.
Real-World Examples
"London Forecast": Set to Celsius with a 7-Day forecast for a comprehensive weekly overview.
"Dallas Weather": Configured with Fahrenheit and an Hourly view to help locals manage sudden Texas weather shifts.
"Airport Info Screen": Features a maximized Temperature Scale (e.g., 1.5) so travelers can see the local climate from across a busy terminal.