Cost-Effective Digital Signage Just Got Smarter: Introducing StratoMedia on Raspberry Pi

Brisbane, Australia - 29 October, 2025  -  StratosMedia, a leader in cloud-based content delivery systems, today announced the launch of its new digital signage operating system for the Raspberry Pi platform. This transforms the low-cost Raspberry Pi into a centrally managed, enterprise-grade digital signage player, offering unprecedented remote management capabilities previously only available on high-end hardware.

For organizations running vast, distributed networks of digital screens—from corporate lobbies to retail aisles—the challenge of maintaining remote hardware reliability is immense. A disconnected screen or an overheated player often means costly, time-consuming truck rolls. StratosOS on Raspberry Pi eliminates this problem by providing a complete, real-time command center accessible from any web browser.

"With StratosOS on Raspberry Pi, we are putting true hardware and network oversight into the hands of IT managers. It's not just remote content deployment anymore; it's remote system administration, giving our clients total confidence in their signage uptime." said Brian Hammett, CEO of StratosMedia.

Total Remote Control and Configuration

The new application's core strength lies in its comprehensive remote management suite, allowing administrators to address common challenges instantly without leaving their desks:

• Network Management: Configure and troubleshoot networking settings (Wi-Fi, Ethernet, static IPs) remotely.
• Video Output Control: Instantly adjust screen resolution, change video output settings, and remotely apply screen rotation (90°, 180°, 270°) to accommodate portrait or landscape displays.
• Time Zone Management: Ensure all players, regardless of physical location, are synchronized and displaying the correct local time.
• Remote Device Restarts: Initiate graceful reboots of any individual player from the central dashboard.

Proactive Monitoring and Hardware Health

StratosOS on Pi moves beyond simple control by offering deep, real-time insights into every deployed Raspberry Pi's performance and health:

• Real-time Content Playback Monitoring: Verify exactly what content is playing on a specific screen at any given moment, ensuring schedules are adhered to.
• Screen Capture: Capture a live screenshot of the screen's output, allowing managers to visually confirm content, resolve visual glitches, or verify creative updates instantly.
• Hardware Health Metrics: Monitor critical system vitals, including CPU utilization and available memory, helping to diagnose performance bottlenecks before they cause outages.
• Hardware Temperature Monitoring: Receive real-time temperature readings from the Raspberry Pi's CPU, crucial for preventing hardware failure in passively cooled or confined enclosures.

By combining powerful remote configuration with granular monitoring, StratosOS on Pi sets a new standard for reliability and ease of use in the low-cost digital signage sector, ensuring maximum uptime and superior operational efficiency.

Availability: StratosOS on Pi is available for download immediately and supports Raspberry Pi models 3, 4, and 5

About StratosMedia

StratosMedia provides cloud-based digital signage solutions trusted by global enterprises. Our mission is to simplify content management and player deployment, offering robust tools that reduce operational costs and maximize visual messaging delivery effectiveness.