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Kaptive Player

Learn how to set up and use the dedicated Kaptive Player hardware.

The Kaptive Player is a dedicated hardware device running Kaptive OS, designed to provide a reliable and secure way to display your Kaptive Projects on any screen, beamer and LED wall that is equipped with HDMI.

The Kaptive Player is recommended for commercial deployments and critical use cases, as it offers enhanced performance, security, and features.

Order a Kaptive Player

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To order a Kaptive Player, please contact us.

Set Up your Kaptive Player

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When you receive your Kaptive Player, simply connect it to a screen using the HDMI port, and power it on. The Player will automatically boot up and display a QR code on the screen.

If you want to add touch interactivity, connect a compatible touch screen to the Player using the USB port. The Player will automatically detect the touch screen and enable touch input.

Connect your Kaptive Player to the Internet

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The Kaptive Player can connect to the internet using either Ethernet or Wi-Fi. For the best performance and reliability, we recommend using a wired Ethernet connection. However, if Ethernet is not available, you can connect to Wi-Fi by following the on-screen instructions on the Player. Simply select your Wi-Fi network from the list, enter the password, and the Player will connect to the network. You can enter the SSID and password either using a connected keyboard and mouse or by using the on-screen keyboard with a touch screen.

Connect your Kaptive Player to your Account

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Once the Player boots up, a QR code is displayed on screen. To link it to your Kaptive Account:

  1. Scan the QR code or enter the code manually at https://kaptive.app/verify.
  2. Choose a name for your Player to identify it in your account.
  3. Select the Workspace where you want to add the Player.
  4. Click Verify Device.

Once the Player is connected, it appears in your account under the selected Workspace, and you can start publishing content to it.

Section titled “Recommended Use Cases”

The Kaptive Player is the most reliable and secure way to show Kaptive Projects on screens.

For the following use cases the Physical Kaptive Player is mandatory:

  • Screenshots and remote device management
  • Native kiosk mode for secure installations in public spaces
  • Native touch screen support for interactive applications
  • Offline support for environments with unreliable or no internet connectivity
  • Physical screen controls, such as power management and input handling
  • Alerts with physical screen controls