In order to use sklera in Chrome OS devices a additional Google "Kiosk & Signage Upgrade" is required per player device.. For further information see: https://chromeos.google/products/device-management/
Setting up sklera on Chrome OS devices can be achieved in few steps within the Google CDM portal:
As logging in device admin user in the CDM go to:
Devices -> Chrome -> Apps & Extensions -> Kiosks
Select the organisational unit and add a new PWA app by clicking on "add by URL":
Use as URL our Player Server address for your environment. If you are using our public cloud service enter: https://start.sklera.tv
Allow additional App Permissions:
- "Allow App to manage power" and
- "Allow new windows to open (full screen)"
Add the Kiosk Compagnion Extension by a custom URL - replace PLAYER_URL with your corresponding player URL:
ID: jllfehkjgpoinieacdelcnfkjlibaefk
URL: https://PLAYER_URL/kiosk-extension/update.xml
Example: https://start.sklera.tv/kiosk-extension/update.xml
Make sure to save your changes (top right)!
Required CDM Policies
- Enable Power Management Policy: allows controlling setting external displays in standby:
https://admin.google.com/ac/chrome/settings/device/details/kiosk_ac_power_settings_category_item
Action on idle: Do nothing
Screen off timeout in minutes: 1
- Optional: Grant device permissions for accessing the serial port (requires exact Hardware IDs and grants per URL).
Example for enabling LED Control access for ProDVX IPPC-10SLB Hardware Chrome OS Flex):
VID:PID = 04D8:00DD
