Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! While many digital signage companies steer you toward expensive proprietary hardware (like $200+ media players), BarnieCat Digital Signs is built specifically to leverage affordable, consumer-grade hardware. You can easily use a standard Amazon Fire TV Stick plugged into any regular TV. Just download the BarnieCat player, and your display is ready to configure.

Most digital signage platforms charge a monthly per-screen subscription fee that adds up over time. BarnieCat is different. We operate on a transparent, $25 one-time license fee per screen. You pay once, and your device is licensed without recurring cloud subscription charges.

No. BarnieCat Digital Signs uses an "offline-first" architecture. You only need a local network connection to push your initial design to the screen. Once your menu or promo is loaded, the software stores it locally on your device. If your local Wi-Fi drops, your screens will continue to display your stored content uninterrupted.

You don't need a graphic design background to get a professional look. BarnieCat provides free, web-based tools. You can use our Quick Sign Wizard for fast, single-image deployments, or our Full Web Designer to build custom directories, multi-item menu boards, and promotional slides directly from your browser.

Many local businesses (like pop-up restaurants, salons, and waiting rooms) use their screens as an additional income stream. Because BarnieCat has a low one-time setup cost, you can reach out to neighboring businesses and sell promotional space on your screen to help offset your initial hardware costs quickly.