Common Use Cases

1. Automated Content Updates

Connect Dropbox/Google Drive/SharePoint
New files automatically appear on screens
Perfect for marketing teams

2. Scheduled Displays

Show content during specific times
Automate weekly/monthly updates
Event-based content management

3. Multi-Screen Management

Different content for different locations
Department-specific displays
Emergency broadcast system

4. Content Library Management

Automatic file organization
Scheduled content rotation
Cleanup old content

5. Weather-Based Dynamic Content

Example: Smart Weather-Driven Displays

Use Weather API as trigger (hourly check)
Temperature-Based Content:
- When temperature > 20°C:
  - Enable "Summer Treats" playlist (ice cream, cold drinks)
  - Disable "Winter Warmers" playlist
- When temperature < 0°C:
  - Enable "Winter Warmers" playlist (hot chocolate, soups)
  - Disable "Summer Treats" playlist
Rain-Based Content:
- When it's raining:
  - Enable "Rainy Day Specials" playlist (umbrellas, raincoats)
  - Show "Stay Dry" promotions
- When rain stops:
  - Return to default seasonal playlist
  - Disable rain-specific promotions

Setup Steps:

Create weather-specific playlists in Screenly:
- "Summer Treats" - cold items
- "Winter Warmers" - hot items
- "Rainy Day Specials" - weather protection items
In Zapier:
- Trigger: Weather by Zapier (check every hour)
- Filter 1: Temperature conditions
- Filter 2: Precipitation conditions
- Actions:
  - Enable/Disable appropriate playlists
  - Update content based on current conditions

Benefits:

Automatically adapt to multiple weather conditions
Increase sales with contextual promotions
Show relevant products at the right time
Create urgency with weather-specific offers
No manual playlist management needed