Troubleshooting Collections

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Content not playing?

  • Check play rules at all levels (collection entry, playlist, individual items)

  • Ensure rules don't conflict between collection entries and nested playlists

  • Verify content is published and accessible

  • Check that displays are properly assigned

  • Review play rule evaluation order - collection entry rules are checked first

Duration seems wrong?

  • Set a lead zone to control timing

  • Check individual content item durations

  • Verify all content in zones is the expected length

  • With multiple entries, ensure lead zones are set on entries that need full completion

Collection not advancing to next entry?

  • Check if a lead zone is set and still playing content

  • Verify the lead zone playlist has completed its full rotation

  • Ensure play rules on the next entry allow it to be eligible

Layout looks different on screen than expected?

  • Verify you're using the correct orientation (portrait vs. landscape)

  • Check display resolution and aspect ratio settings

  • Review TV/display settings (zoom, overscan, aspect ratio)

  • Use Live View to see what the player is actually rendering

Portrait layout not displaying correctly?

  • Confirm display is physically oriented in portrait mode

  • Check display rotation settings

  • Verify you selected portrait layout, not landscape

Performance issues or player crashes?

  • Avoid playing 3+ videos simultaneously in different zones

  • Use static images or GIFs for secondary zones

  • Simplify complex layouts

  • Consider file sizes and compression

Custom Recurrence not working as expected?

  • Double-check your RRule configuration

  • Test with simple patterns first (e.g., specific days) before complex rules

  • Verify time zones are set correctly

  • Check for conflicts with other play rules