ScreenFire lists the onn. 4K Streaming Device and Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus or 4K Max as compatible options. Hardware is purchased separately; confirm the exact model before buying a fleet of players.
Check the screen and player together
You do not always need a new television. A compatible Fire TV or Google TV display can run ScreenFire directly. An existing screen with a free HDMI input can use a compatible external player instead.
Check the model name, not just the logo on the box. Device generations and software can differ. For several screens, test one complete screen-and-player setup first, then use that result to plan the rest.
- A free HDMI input when using an external player
- The exact compatible player model
- Reliable power for both screen and player
- Wi-Fi where the screen will actually be mounted
Connect HDMI, power, and the network
Follow the device manufacturer's setup instructions. Connect the player to HDMI, use the power supply specified for that model, and select the matching input on the television. Complete the manufacturer's initial setup and connect to the restaurant's Wi-Fi.
Check reception at the mounted screen, rather than beside the router. Captive-portal guest networks, weak coverage, and power switched off with another appliance can complicate a setup. Ask whoever manages the network which connection the player should use.
Give the connected screen a clear job
Open the ScreenFire console and follow the current player connection instructions for your device. Those instructions can change, so this guide does not assume a particular app-store listing or pairing sequence.
Use a name your team recognizes, such as Counter menu left. Prepare the right menu for that display, review the prices and availability, then publish to the selected screen. A lunch promotion and the full counter menu may belong on different displays.
Test it before the first customer arrives
Read the board from the back of the normal queue. Confirm the correct screen shows the correct menu. Test a normal restart and a Wi-Fi interruption, and record what happens rather than assuming every player behaves the same way.
Check sleep settings, the HDMI input after restart, and who will handle a disconnected player. Keep that person's contact details with the setup notes. A small opening-time check is easier than discovering a blank menu during a rush.
Clear answers before you choose.
Do I need a smart TV?
Not necessarily. An HDMI screen can use a separately purchased compatible player. Check the exact screen and device together before buying.
Are the streaming device and installation included?
No. Hardware, installation, taxes, and custom integration work are separate unless a quote explicitly includes them.
Can a player update content without internet?
Publishing new content and receiving current information need connectivity. Test interruption and recovery behavior on your configured player before relying on it.
Sources and further reading
Official documentation for the hardware, menu data, or design guidance discussed here.