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Displaying Your Dashboards on TV

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There are many ways for you to display dashboards from Grow to a TV. The following options are available and supported by Grow:

  • HDMI cable from laptop/computer to your TV.
  • Wireless connection via Chromecast (Chromecast is a hardware device developed and manufactured by Google that enables you to stream media to your TV wirelessly).
  • Zeus Web Browser on Chromecast.

Please note that Google is no longer producing Chromecast.

To ensure the best experience verify that your web browser is running off the most up to date version.

Configuring Dashboards for Display

Single-Dashboard Configuration

  1. Go to dashboard you want to display on the TV, then click the Full Screen Mode icon in the upper right-hand corner.
  2. Click the Chrome prompt Allow full screen. You can then toggle between the light and dark modes.

Rotating through Dashboards

  1. This setting will allow you to rotate through your favorite dashboards. In order to do this, go to the dashboard manager on the left and star the ones you want in your rotation.
  2. Starred dashboards will appear at the top in your Favorite Dashboards list. Only the ones you have starred will show in the rotation.
  3. You can then enter full screen mode.
  4. Once in full screen, click the Play icon in the upper right-hand corner to rotate the dashboards. You will need to specify the time interval between transitions. If you enter a custom interval, be sure to press Go when you are done.

Use the zoom button (shift/command and +/-) to adjust the tiles on your dashboards to fit your screen size.

Updating the Chrome Extension

The Grow Companion Extension refreshes the page occasionally preventing disconnects.To update your extension:

  1. Select the Grow Companion Extension Logo on the extension bar in your browser.
  2. Select Manage Extensions in the menu.
  3. Select the Update button at the top of the page.

Troubleshooting Guide for Sharing Grow on TV (Chromecast and Browsers)

When displaying Grow on a TV there are several options available, but not all work the same way due to differences in TV models and browsers.

TV Set Incompatibility - Mobile Mode in Full Screen

In some cases, when fullscreen mode is enabled, the interface shows the hamburger menu (☰) in the top-left corner instead of the Grow logo. This indicates that the browser is in mobile mode instead of desktop mode. This issue arises because many TVs identify themselves as mobile version browsers or report inconsistent browser information, making it difficult to detect correctly in apps like Grow.

Grow Recommendations

  1. Use the Zeus Web Browser on Chromecast.
  2. Use Chromecast Directly.
  3. HDMI cable from computer to TV.
  4. Use low-cost computers with 8GB or more of RAM to cast to Chromecast.

Setting-up the Zeus Web Browser in Chromecast to Display Dashboards Correctly

  1. Install Zeus Web Browser on Chromecast.
  2. Navigate to the Grow dashboard.
  3. Open the browser settings (three-dot menu) and select Desktop Mode in the Viewport settings.
  4. Activate Fullscreen Mode.
  5. Click the cursor button several times until you can move it to the top of the screen. This will allow you to press the Rotative icon and cycle through the dashboards (see here).

Most TV browsers have an option to switch to Desktop Mode. If you encounter display issues, check this setting.

FAQ

How do I check to see if my web browser is up to date?

Chrome

Type "chrome://settings/help" into the search bar. You will be taken to the Google Chrome settings where you can verify that your browser is up to date.

Microsoft Edge

Type "edge://settings/help" into the search bar. You will be taken to the Microsoft Edge settings where you can verify that your browser is up to date.

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