Linux

Run Obscreen Player on any Linux distribution

About this platform

Linux powers a wide range of signage hardware, from lightweight mini PCs to repurposed desktops. Obscreen Player for Linux is available as AppImage, .deb, or .rpm packages and supports both x86_64 and aarch64 architectures. Pick the format that matches your distribution and install it the usual way. It works on Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, Arch, and more.

Technical specifications

Operating SystemAny Linux distro (glibc 2.17+)
Architecturex86_64, aarch64
RAM1 GB minimum
Storage100 MB free space
ResolutionUp to 4K
PackageAppImage, .deb, .rpm

How to install

01
Download the packagePick the format that matches your distribution (AppImage, .deb or .rpm) and your architecture (x86_64 or aarch64), then download it from obscreen.io/player.
02
Install or runAppImage: run chmod +x on the file then double-click it. .deb: install with apt or dpkg. .rpm: install with dnf or rpm.
03
Connect to your serverEnter your Obscreen instance URL to pair the device and start displaying content.

Platform-specific features

Multiple package formats

AppImage for portable, self-contained runs, or .deb and .rpm for clean system-level installs. Available for both x86_64 and aarch64.

Auto-update

The player checks for updates automatically and keeps itself up to date without manual intervention.

Multi-display support

Drive multiple screens from a single Linux machine with independent content on each display.

Offline playback

Content is cached locally. Playback continues seamlessly even if the network connection drops.

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