Demo Mode Exploration

Experience LobbyFlight's full functionality without any commitment. Demo mode lets you explore all features, test on your hardware, and make an informed decision.

What is Demo Mode?

Demo mode is a fully functional version of LobbyFlight that:

Works without registration

Requires no payment

Shows real flight data (Vienna Airport)

Includes most features

Perfect for evaluation

Demo URL

Access demo mode instantly:

https://lobbyflight.com/display/demo

No signup required! Just open this URL on any device.

Demo Features

✅ What's Included in Demo

Full Display Features:

Real-time flight data from Vienna (VIE)

Automatic refresh every 5 minutes

Tab switching (Departures/Arrivals)

Professional layout

Weather widget

Time and date display

Smooth animations

Offline mode simulation

Interactive Elements:

Live data updates

Responsive design

Touch support

Multi-language preview

Error handling

Customization Preview:

Sample hotel branding

Color scheme examples

Logo placement demo

Info slide samples

❌ What's Not in Demo

Account Features:

Custom branding upload

Airport selection

Portal access

Settings customization

Info slide creation

Analytics

Support access

Limitations:

Fixed to Vienna Airport

Generic hotel name

Standard color scheme

English only

No customization

No data persistence

Using Demo Mode

Quick Test (2 Minutes)

Instant evaluation:

Open on Any Device

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https://lobbyflight.com/display/demo

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Watch It Work

- Flights load immediately

- See tab switching

- Notice refresh cycle

- Check responsiveness

Test Interactions

- Works on touch screens

- Responsive to window size

- Handles connection loss

Hardware Testing (10 Minutes)

Test on your actual display:

Open Demo on Display

- Use your 32" screen

- Open in Chrome

- Go fullscreen (F11)

Evaluate Quality

- Text readability

- Color visibility

- Animation smoothness

- Overall appearance

Check Performance

- Load time

- Transition speed

- Memory usage

- CPU usage

Test Reliability

- Leave running 10 minutes

- Watch auto-refresh

- Check tab switching

- Verify stability

Feature Exploration (15 Minutes)

Discover all capabilities:

Display Features

- Flight board layout

- Status indicators

- Gate highlighting

- Delay notifications

Weather Widget

- Current conditions

- Temperature display

- 3-day forecast

- Auto-updates

Info Slides

- Watch rotation

- See slide types

- Note timing

- Check transitions

Multi-Language

- Language switching

- UI translation

- Smooth transitions

- Complete coverage

Demo vs. Live Comparison

Visual Comparison

Flight Data	Vienna only	Your airports
Feature	Demo Mode	Live System
---------	-----------	-------------
Branding	Generic	Your logo/colors
Languages	English sample	1-11 languages
Info Slides	Pre-made samples	Your content
Refresh Rate	5 minutes	1-5 minutes
Weather	Vienna weather	Your location
Support	None	Full support
Customization	None	Complete

Data Accuracy

Demo Mode Data:

Real Vienna flight data

Live updates

Actual flight status

Current delays

Real gate information

Your Live System:

Your selected airports

Multiple airport support

Priority ordering

Custom refresh rates

Cached for offline

Testing Scenarios

Scenario 1: Lobby Display Test

Goal: See how it looks in your lobby

Open demo on lobby screen

Stand at typical viewing distance

Check readability

Evaluate aesthetic fit

Get staff feedback

What to evaluate:

Size appropriateness

Color visibility

Brand fit

Guest appeal

Scenario 2: Network Test

Goal: Verify network compatibility

Connect display to your WiFi

Open demo URL

Monitor for 30 minutes

Check stability

What to check:

Connection stability

Firewall issues

Proxy compatibility

Bandwidth usage

Scenario 3: Staff Training

Goal: Assess ease of use

Show demo to front desk

Explain basic features

Get feedback

Note questions

What to learn:

Staff reception

Training needs

Feature requests

Concerns

Scenario 4: Decision Making

Goal: Evaluate for purchase

List needed features

Compare with demo

Note missing elements

Calculate ROI

Decision factors:

Meets requirements?

Quality acceptable?

Price justified?

Implementation feasible?

Transitioning from Demo

Ready to Go Live?

If demo meets your needs:

Choose Your Plan

- Basic: €69/month

- Pro: €89/month

- Premium: €129/month

Register Account

- Visit: lobbyflight.com/register

- Enter hotel information

- Select subscription

- Complete payment

Configure Display

- Select your airports

- Upload logo

- Set colors

- Create info slides

Go Live

- Get your unique URL

- Replace demo URL

- Start serving guests

Transition Timeline

Typical progression:

Day 1: Discover demo
Day 2-3: Test on hardware
Day 4-5: Get approvals
Day 6: Register account
Day 7: Go live

Fast track (same day):

Hour 1: Test demo
Hour 2: Decide
Hour 3: Register
Hour 4: Configure
Hour 5: Live!

Demo Best Practices

For Evaluation

DO:

✅ Test on actual hardware

✅ Show to stakeholders

✅ Test during peak hours

✅ Evaluate from distance

✅ Check all features

DON'T:

❌ Use for actual guests

❌ Rely on long-term

❌ Expect customization

❌ Skip portal demo

For Demonstration

Showing to Management:

Use large screen

Explain customization options

Show cost comparison

Highlight ROI

Offer trial period

Showing to IT:

Demonstrate simplicity

Show bandwidth usage

Explain maintenance

Review security

Discuss deployment

Common Demo Questions

Q: How long can I use demo mode?

A: Indefinitely, but it's meant for evaluation only.

Q: Can I customize the demo?

A: No, customization requires an account.

Q: Is demo data real?

A: Yes, it shows real Vienna Airport flights.

Q: Can I use demo for my lobby?

A: Not recommended - register for proper branding.

Q: Does demo work offline?

A: Yes, it demonstrates offline capabilities.

Q: Can I test multiple airports?

A: No, demo is fixed to Vienna (VIE).

Q: Is demo mode free forever?

A: Yes, but without customization.

Q: How do I get my own URL?

A: Register and subscribe at lobbyflight.com/register

Demo Mode Features Deep Dive

Flight Display

What you see:

Up to 12 flights per page

Automatic pagination

Real Vienna departures/arrivals

Live status updates

Gate information

Delay indicators

What it demonstrates:

Data quality

Update frequency

Visual design

Information hierarchy

Status clarity

Weather Integration

What you see:

Vienna weather

Current temperature

Conditions icon

Forecast preview

What it demonstrates:

Widget integration

Visual balance

Information value

Update mechanism

Language Switching

What you see:

Sample translations

Switching animation

UI adaptation

What it demonstrates:

Multi-language capability

Transition smoothness

Complete translation

Info Slides

What you see:

Sample hotel information

Rotation timing

Slide transitions

What it demonstrates:

Content flexibility

Rotation system

Visual variety

Technical Evaluation

Performance Metrics

What to measure:

Page load: <5 seconds

Data refresh: <3 seconds

Animation: 60 fps

Memory: <200MB

CPU: <10% average

How to measure:

Open Developer Tools (F12)

Go to Performance tab

Record for 1 minute

Review metrics

Network Analysis

What to check:

Initial load: ~2MB

Per refresh: ~200KB

WebSocket connection

Cache behavior

Offline handling

How to check:

Open Network tab (F12)

Clear and reload

Monitor requests

Check sizes

Making the Decision

Evaluation Checklist

Technical:

[ ] Works on our hardware

[ ] Network compatible

[ ] Performance acceptable

[ ] Reliability confirmed

Visual:

[ ] Looks professional

[ ] Fits our brand

[ ] Readable from distance

[ ] Aesthetically pleasing

Functional:

[ ] Shows needed information

[ ] Updates frequently enough

[ ] Handles errors well

[ ] Works offline

Business:

[ ] Price within budget

[ ] ROI justifiable

[ ] Staff approves

[ ] Management agrees

Next Steps After Demo

If Yes:

Choose subscription plan

Configure system

Deploy to displays

Train staff

If Maybe:

List concerns

Contact sales

Request custom demo

Get references

Re-evaluate

If No:

Thank you for trying!

Feedback welcome

Check back later

Consider alternatives

Getting Help with Demo

Pre-Sales Questions

Contact Sales:

Email: sales@rifadigital.com

Phone: +43 650 753 1811

Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00-17:00 CET

What to ask:

Custom pricing

Volume discounts

Feature requests

Implementation help

References

Technical Questions

Contact Support:

Email: support@rifadigital.com

Include hardware specs

Describe issues

Attach screenshots

Summary

Demo mode is your risk-free way to evaluate LobbyFlight:

Instant access - No registration needed

Full features - See everything working

Real data - Actual Vienna flights

Your hardware - Test on actual displays

No commitment - Evaluate at your pace

Try demo mode today and see why hundreds of hotels trust LobbyFlight!

Ready to start?

Open: https://lobbyflight.com/display/demo

Ready to buy?

Visit: https://lobbyflight.com/register

Demo Mode Exploration

What is Demo Mode?

Demo URL

Demo Features

✅ What's Included in Demo

❌ What's Not in Demo

Using Demo Mode

Quick Test (2 Minutes)

Hardware Testing (10 Minutes)

Feature Exploration (15 Minutes)

Demo vs. Live Comparison

Visual Comparison

Data Accuracy

Testing Scenarios

Scenario 1: Lobby Display Test

Scenario 2: Network Test

Scenario 3: Staff Training

Scenario 4: Decision Making

Transitioning from Demo

Ready to Go Live?

Transition Timeline

Demo Best Practices

For Evaluation

For Demonstration

Common Demo Questions

Demo Mode Features Deep Dive

Flight Display

Weather Integration

Language Switching

Info Slides

Technical Evaluation

Performance Metrics

Network Analysis

Making the Decision

Evaluation Checklist

Next Steps After Demo

Getting Help with Demo

Pre-Sales Questions

Technical Questions

Summary

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