Playlist Modes

Playlist Modes

GoVista offers three playback modes that determine how content items cycle through your playlist.

Sequential Mode

Content plays in the exact order shown in the playlist:

1. Item 1 plays for its set duration 2. Item 2 plays next 3. Continues through all items 4. Loops back to Item 1

Best for:

• Menu boards where order matters
• Step-by-step information displays
• Curated content sequences

Shuffle Mode

Content plays in random order:

• Items are shuffled each cycle
• No item repeats until all items have played
• Each cycle presents a different order

Best for:

• Promotional displays where variety matters
• Waiting room entertainment
• Content that does not need a specific sequence

Weighted Mode

Each item is assigned a weight (percentage) that determines how often it plays:

• Higher weight = more frequent playback
• Weights should total 100%
• The system distributes playback proportionally

Example:

• Featured promotion: 50% weight (plays half the time)
• Brand video: 30% weight
• Social feed: 20% weight

Best for:

• Advertising networks where some content gets more airtime
• Prioritizing paid content over filler content
• Balancing brand messaging with promotions

Changing Modes

1. Open the playlist 2. Click Settings or the mode selector 3. Choose the desired mode 4. If switching to Weighted, set the weight for each item 5. Save and re-deploy

Mode Comparison

| Feature | Sequential | Shuffle | Weighted | |---------|-----------|---------|----------| | Order | Fixed | Random | Priority-based | | Predictable | Yes | No | Partially | | Equal airtime | Yes | Yes | No | | Best for | Menus | Variety | Ad networks |