Features

Everything you need to run digital signage on your own hardware.

Content & display

Images, videos, and web pages

Upload files directly or point to any HTTP/HTTPS URL. Anthias handles rendering through its built-in Qt-based browser and hardware-accelerated media players.

Content scheduling

Set start and end dates for each asset. Control per-asset display duration. Assets activate and deactivate on schedule without manual intervention.

Playlist management

Drag-and-drop ordering, shuffle mode, active/inactive states. Skip forward, back, or jump to a specific asset.

Full HD output

1920×1080 native resolution with hardware-accelerated video playback on Raspberry Pi. HDMI audio output supported.

Real-time updates

WebSocket-powered live sync between the web dashboard and the display. Changes reflect immediately without a page refresh.

Display state detection

Anthias polls the connected TV over HDMI-CEC and reports whether it's currently on or off. Visible on the System Info page so you can spot dark screens at a glance.

Management & integration

Web dashboard

Manage assets, view system health, and configure settings from any browser on your local network. No app to install.

REST API

Full API with OpenAPI documentation. Create, update, and delete assets. Control playback. Manage settings. Automate everything.

Docker containers

Runs as a set of Docker containers: web server, task queue, viewer, and Redis. Clean isolation, easy updates.

Backup & restore

Export settings and assets as a single compressed archive. Restore to the same device or migrate to a new one.

Authentication

Optional HTTP basic authentication protects the dashboard and API from unauthorized access on your network.

System monitoring

View disk space, CPU load, uptime, and software version from the System Info page. Reboot or shut down remotely.

Supported hardware

Anthias runs on Raspberry Pi single-board computers and 64-bit x86 PCs.

Pi 5

64-bit

Pi 4

64-bit

Pi 3 B+

64-bit

Pi 3 B

64-bit

Pi 2 B

32-bit

x86 PC

64-bit

Pi 2 and Pi 3 are in maintenance mode. We recommend Pi 4 or later for new installations.

Ready to try Anthias?

Free, open source, and yours to run on any supported device.