Configure Display Rotation and Auto-Refresh

Settings for automatic rotation between departures and arrivals

10 min readLast updated: 1/15/20240

Configure Display Rotation and Auto-Refresh

LobbyFlight offers smart rotation between different views and automatic data updates. This guide shows you how to configure these settings optimally.

Understanding the Rotation System

Automatic Tab Rotation

LobbyFlight automatically alternates between Departures and Arrivals views. This ensures that guests always see relevant information.

Default settings:

  • Rotation interval: 30 seconds
  • Smooth transitions: Enabled
  • Pause on manual interaction: Enabled

    • Data Refresh

    Flight data is automatically updated at regular intervals to always show current information.

    Default settings:

  • Refresh interval: 5 minutes
  • Background refresh: Enabled
  • Offline fallback: Enabled

    • Configure in Hotel Portal

    Access Settings

  • Log in to the hotel portal
  • Navigate to "Settings" or "Display Settings"
  • Find the "Rotation & Refresh" section

    • Available Options

    Rotation Interval

  • 15 seconds: Quick switch, ideal for high-traffic areas
  • 30 seconds: Standard setting (recommended)
  • 60 seconds: Slower rotation for smaller displays
  • Manual only: No automatic rotation

    • Data Refresh Interval (based on plan)

  • 5 minutes: Premium plan (fastest updates)
  • 30 minutes: Pro plan (standard)
  • 60 minutes: Basic plan (hourly updates)

    • Hotel Info Slides (Pro & Premium)

    Pro and Premium plans can add additional hotel information slides to the rotation.

    Configure Info Slides

  • Navigate to "Content" in the portal
  • Click "Add Info Slide"
  • Enter title and content
  • Upload an optional image
  • Set the display order

    • Rotation Sequence

    When info slides are enabled:

  • Departures (configurable duration)
  • Arrivals (configurable duration)
  • Info Slide 1
  • Info Slide 2
  • ... repeat

    • Recommended Settings

    Hotels with many flights:

  • Flight display duration: 60 seconds
  • Info slides: 15 seconds each

    • Hotels with few flights:

  • Flight display duration: 30 seconds
  • Info slides: 30 seconds each

    • Advanced Configuration

    Custom Rotation via URL Parameters

    You can override rotation settings via URL parameters:

    /display/[hotel-id]?rotation=45&refresh=300

    Parameters:

  • rotation: Seconds between view changes
  • refresh: Seconds between data updates
  • view: Starting view (departures/arrivals)
  • autoplay: Enable/disable auto-rotation (true/false)

    • Fixed View Mode

    For displays that should only show departures or arrivals:

    /display/[hotel-id]?view=departures&autoplay=false
/display/[hotel-id]?view=arrivals&autoplay=false

    Transition Effects

    Available Effects

    LobbyFlight uses smooth transitions between views:

  • Fade: Gentle opacity change (default)
  • Slide: Horizontal sliding effect
  • None: Immediate switch

    • Configure Effects

    Currently through URL parameters:

    /display/[hotel-id]?transition=slide

    Troubleshooting

    Rotation Not Working

    Problem: Display stays on one view

    Solutions:

  • Check if JavaScript is enabled in the browser
  • Ensure no JavaScript errors in the console
  • Verify URL parameters are correct
  • Try clearing the browser cache

    • Data Not Updating

    Problem: Flight data appears stale

    Solutions:

  • Check internet connection
  • Verify the refresh interval setting
  • Clear browser cache
  • Check for API errors in the console

    • Transition Stuttering

    Problem: Animations are not smooth

    Solutions:

  • Reduce animation complexity (use fade instead of slide)
  • Check device performance
  • Close other browser tabs
  • Enable hardware acceleration in Chrome

    • Best Practices

    For Airport Hotels

  • Rotation: 20-30 seconds
  • Refresh: 2-5 minutes
  • Focus: Both departures and arrivals equally

    • For Business Hotels

  • Rotation: 30-45 seconds
  • Refresh: 5 minutes
  • Focus: Primarily departures (business travelers leaving)

    • For Vacation Hotels

  • Rotation: 45-60 seconds
  • Refresh: 5-10 minutes
  • Focus: Primarily arrivals (guests checking in)

    • Technical Details

    How Refresh Works

  • Timer triggers after configured interval
  • System checks for network connectivity
  • API request is made for updated flight data
  • New data is compared with cached data
  • Only changed flights trigger UI updates
  • Cache is updated for offline fallback

    • Performance Considerations

  • CPU usage: Minimal during rotation (<5%)
  • Memory: ~50-100MB depending on flight count
  • Network: ~500KB per refresh cycle
  • Battery: Designed for always-on displays

    • Related Settings

  • Configure Offline Mode
  • Network Requirements
  • Kiosk Mode Setup

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