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Recommended IFS-supported method to display a Lobby on an unattended / shared TV display

  • October 15, 2026
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We have built a Control Room Maintenance Lobby in IFS Cloud 25R2 SU8 (25.2.8) that we would like to display continuously on TVs in our maintenance control room.

The Lobby shows PM and work order performance, is configured for auto-refresh, and works correctly when opened by a normal authenticated user in a browser.

Our requirement is to display it as a shared, unattended operational screen, ideally without using an individual employee's IFS account or requiring users to regularly sign in.

The TVs currently use a set-top box/media player to display rotating company images.

We have not found IFS documentation covering this scenario. What is the IFS-recommended and supported method for displaying a Lobby continuously on an unattended/shared screen?

We would particularly appreciate guidance around the supported authentication/session approach for this type of setup.


There were community discussions related to this topic dating back to several years, but not 100% answering the concerns I have. 

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NickPorter
Superhero (Customer)
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  • Superhero (Customer)
  • October 16, 2026

We do this for monitors on our manufacturing floor, using a PC located in IT that is logged into IFS, which broadcasts/mirrors to the multiple screens using a device that sends HDMI video over CAT5e or CAT6.  Basically its an HDMI over IP extender kit from a company called Startech but I’m sure there are other brands.

Hope that helps,

Nick