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Any computer can be used as a Booth Beam player. No extra software needs to be installed — just a web browser and an internet connection.

This is the quickest way to get a screen up and running, and it works with Windows, macOS, and Linux.

What you need

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  • A computer connected (or close) to the screen you want to use
  • An internet connection
  • A Booth Beam account

Supported browsers

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|Browser|Notes| |---|---| |Google Chrome|Widely used, works well| |Brave|Works well| |Mozilla Firefox|Works well| |Microsoft Edge|Works well (Windows and macOS)| |Safari|Works well (macOS only)| |Opera|Works well|



Tip: For unattended displays, test your setup carefully, as browser behavior can affect the playback experience. Some browsers, such as Brave Browser, may provide a cleaner experience for kiosk-style displays.

Set up your browser as a Player

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Step 1 — Open Booth Beam in your browser

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On the computer connected to your screen, open your browser and go to:

https://tv2bb.com

A pairing code will appear on the screen.

[Screenshot placeholder: Browser showing tv2bb.com with pairing code displayed]

Step 2 — Pair the screen with your account

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On your phone or another computer:

  1. Log in to your Booth Beam account
  2. Go to Screens → Add Screen
  3. Enter the pairing code shown on the display
  4. Give the screen a name (e.g., “Booth TV Left”) and save

[Screenshot placeholder: Booth Beam account — Add Screen dialog with pairing code field]

Your content will load on the screen automatically.

Step 3 — Switch the browser to full screen

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To hide the browser’s address bar and toolbars so only your content is visible, put the browser in full screen mode.

|Operating system|How to enter full screen| |---|---| |Windows|Press F11| |Linux|Press F11| |macOS|Press Cmd + Ctrl + F, or go to View → Enter Full Screen|

To exit full screen at any time, press the same shortcut again, or press Escape.

[Screenshot placeholder: Screen in full screen mode displaying Booth Beam content]

Prevent the screen from going to sleep

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By default, most computers go to sleep after a few minutes of inactivity. This will interrupt your display. Disable sleep mode before leaving the screen unattended.

  • Windows: Open Settings → System → Power & Sleep → set both options to Never
  • macOS: Open System Settings → Lock Screen → set Turn display off on power adapter when inactive to Never
  • Linux: This varies by distribution. Look for Power Settings or Screen Saver in your system settings

Things to keep in mind

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  • Keep the browser tab active and visible — don’t open other windows on top of it
  • Don’t use the same computer for other tasks while it’s running as a player
  • If your content includes YouTube or Vimeo videos, note that they play muted by default