The ScreenCloud Embed app lets you display a webpage, YouTube video, Google Maps view, or other embeddable web content directly on your screens. It's a simple way to turn existing web content into a live feed that updates automatically wherever it's displayed.
About this App
Quick Embeddable Content
Grab an embed code from YouTube, Google Maps, or any other webpage and display it on your screens in minutes.
Automatic Content Updates
Any changes made to the content at the source, such as an edited webpage or new video, are reflected on screen automatically.
Full Embed Code Control
Adjust your embed code as needed, including the zoom level, and your changes are reflected on screen.
Setting Up the Embed App
The Embed app can be added to a Collection.
Adding via a Collection
Go to Collections.
Select the Collection you want to add the app to, or create a new one.
Click the Apps tab, then Add app.
Select Embed from the list of apps, then click Create.
Configuring the app
If you're not familiar with what an embed code is, MDN's guide to the iframe element covers the basics.
App Settings
Setting | Description |
Name | The name of your Embed app instance. |
Embed Code | The embed code you copied or created for your content. |
Zoom Factor | Adjusts the zoom level of the embedded content. Accepts decimals for precise control, for example 1.5 is equal to 150% zoom. The maximum value is 10. |
Embed Code Requirements
Before pasting your embed code into the app, make sure the source content meets the following requirements:
Publicly available: the page or content must be accessible to anyone with the link. It cannot be an internal link only accessible within your own network.
No authentication required: if the source requires a username, password, or sign-in to view, the live display will only show the login page. This means the Embed app usually can't display dashboards or other tools that sit behind a login, unless the specific page you're linking to has been made public.
HTTPS only: the link must use a secure https:// connection. Links starting with http:// will not work.
Getting Your Embed Code
If the source already provides an embed code (for example, YouTube, Google Maps, or Windy.com), copy the full <iframe> snippet from that site's Share or Embed option and paste it into the Embed code field.
If you only have a URL and no embed code, you can create one by wrapping the link in a basic iframe tag, then replacing the example link with your own:
<iframe src="https://your-link-here.com"></iframe>
For example: <iframe src="https://screencloud.com/"></iframe>. Make sure the link still meets the three requirements above, then paste the resulting code into the Embed code field.
If the content doesn't display: some websites block embedding as a security measure, using a setting called X-Frame-Options (or the newer Content-Security-Policy: frame-ancestors). If a source blocks embedding, the iframe will show blank in the preview. This restriction is set by the source website and can't be bypassed from the Embed app. If a site isn't loading, check whether it offers an official embed option, or use a purpose-built app instead if one exists, for example Google Slides or PosterMyWall.
If it displays differently than expected: the source website may also restrict certain functionality once its content is shown elsewhere. For example, a video that autoplays with sound on the source site may have sound disabled when displayed through the Embed app, depending on the settings the source website has applied to its embed code.
Many platforms let you control content visibility separately from embedding. Check the source platform's own documentation for its specific privacy and embedding settings, since these vary from site to site. If you're still running into an issue, contact ScreenCloud Support with the site URL.
Click Save once you've configured your settings.
Supported Layouts
The Embed app can be added to the following zones:
Layout Zone | Supported |
Main | Yes |
Side | No |
Bottom (Ticker) | No |
Corner | No |
FAQ
Why isn't my embedded link displaying?
Usually a restriction on the source website, such as X-Frame-Options headers, network access rules, or missing whitelist entries, and can sometimes show as a 404 error. Confirm you've copied the correct embed code, that the URL is publicly accessible, and that required domains, including embed.apps.screencloud.com, are whitelisted on your network. See Domains and Servers to Whitelist for ScreenCloud for the full list.
Why can't I see it on my Smart TV, but I can in the app preview?
The website may require a newer version of Chromium than your device supports. See the Chromium limitations for BrightSign, Samsung Tizen, and LG webOS Signage hardware.
Can I use the Embed app to display a dashboard?
Only if that specific dashboard has been made public. Most dashboards, such as those from analytics or BI tools, require a login and won't display, since the Embed app can only show publicly available content with no authentication required. If your dashboard tool has a dedicated ScreenCloud app, such as PowerBI, that's usually a better fit than Embed.
Can I use the Embed app to share a social media post?
No. Social platforms block iframe embedding, so a shared post will show a message saying the site doesn't allow it. Use one of ScreenCloud's social media apps by searching in the apps library.