Display Screen
The Display Screen is a projector-ready view for live events and presentations.
Overview
Section titled “Overview”The Display Screen shows:
- Current question and options
- Timer countdown
- Live leaderboard
- Session status and branding
Accessing the Display
Section titled “Accessing the Display”-
Open Display URL
Navigate to:
http://your-domain.com/display -
Enter Session PIN
Input the 6-digit session PIN when prompted.
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Go Fullscreen
Press
F11or click the fullscreen button for best presentation.
Display States
Section titled “Display States”Waiting for Players
Section titled “Waiting for Players”┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐│ [LOGO] PIN: 123456 │├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤│ ││ 🎮 Join at quix.app ││ ││ PIN: 123456 ││ ││ ───────────────── ││ ││ Players joined: ││ ││ Alice Bob Charlie Diana Eve ││ Frank Grace Henry Ivy Jack ││ ... and 35 more ││ │└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘Question Active
Section titled “Question Active”Shows the question, options, timer, and answer count.
Results View
Section titled “Results View”┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐│ [LOGO] Question 5/10 ✓ Correct │├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤│ ││ What is the capital of France? ││ ││ ┌─────────────┐ ┌─────────────────────┐ ││ │ A) London │ │ B) Paris ✓ │████████ 42 ││ │ 5 │ │ │ ││ └─────────────┘ └─────────────────────┘ ││ ││ ┌─────────────┐ ┌─────────────┐ ││ │ C) Berlin │ │ D) Madrid │ ││ │ 2 │ │ 1 │ ││ └─────────────┘ └─────────────┘ ││ │└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘Leaderboard
Section titled “Leaderboard”┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐│ [LOGO] 🏆 Leaderboard │├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤│ ││ 🥇 1. SpeedyQuizzer 12,500 pts 9/10 correct ││ ││ 🥈 2. QuizMaster 11,200 pts 9/10 correct ││ ││ 🥉 3. BrainiacBob 10,800 pts 8/10 correct ││ ││ 4. TriviaChamp 10,100 pts 8/10 correct ││ ││ 5. SmartAlice 9,750 pts 7/10 correct ││ ││ ... 45 more players ││ │└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘Team Mode Display
Section titled “Team Mode Display”In Team Mode, the display shows team standings:
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐│ [LOGO] 🏆 Team Standings │├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤│ ││ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ ││ │ 🔴 Red Team 45,200 pts │ ││ │ ████████████████████████████████████████ │ ││ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ ││ ││ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ ││ │ 🔵 Blue Team 42,100 pts │ ││ │ ███████████████████████████████████ │ ││ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ ││ ││ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ ││ │ 🟢 Green Team 38,900 pts │ ││ │ ████████████████████████████████ │ ││ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ ││ │└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘Display Settings
Section titled “Display Settings”Via Admin Dashboard
Section titled “Via Admin Dashboard”- Show PIN: Display or hide the join PIN
- Show Timer: Countdown visibility
- Show Answer Count: Real-time answer tracking
- Animation Speed: Transition effects
- Sound Effects: Audio feedback
Via URL Parameters
Section titled “Via URL Parameters”| Parameter | Values | Description |
|---|---|---|
pin | 6-digit code | Auto-connect to session |
hidePin | true/false | Hide PIN from display |
theme | light/dark | Force theme |
sound | true/false | Enable/disable sounds |
Example:
/display?pin=123456&hidePin=true&sound=falseHardware Recommendations
Section titled “Hardware Recommendations”Projector Setup
Section titled “Projector Setup”| Aspect | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 1920x1080 (Full HD) minimum |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 preferred |
| Brightness | 3000+ lumens for lit rooms |
| Connection | HDMI from dedicated laptop |
Display Device
Section titled “Display Device”- Best: Dedicated laptop/mini PC connected to projector
- Good: Smart TV with web browser
- Acceptable: Tablet on stand (smaller venues)
Network
Section titled “Network”- Wired connection preferred for display device
- Ensure stable WiFi for participants
- Test connectivity before event
Keyboard Shortcuts
Section titled “Keyboard Shortcuts”When display is in focus:
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
F11 | Toggle fullscreen |
Esc | Exit fullscreen |
R | Refresh display |
L | Force leaderboard view |
Q | Force question view |
Troubleshooting
Section titled “Troubleshooting”Display Not Updating
Section titled “Display Not Updating”- Check WebSocket connection (console for errors)
- Verify PIN is correct
- Refresh the page
- Check internet connectivity
Wrong Session Showing
Section titled “Wrong Session Showing”- Clear browser data
- Navigate directly with
?pin=XXXXXX - Use incognito mode
Lag or Stuttering
Section titled “Lag or Stuttering”- Use wired ethernet connection
- Close other browser tabs
- Disable browser extensions
- Use Chrome or Edge
Audio Not Playing
Section titled “Audio Not Playing”- Click anywhere on the page first (browser autoplay policy)
- Check system volume
- Verify sound setting in URL or admin
Branding on Display
Section titled “Branding on Display”The display automatically applies your active branding profile:
- Logo: Top-left corner
- Colors: Background, buttons, text
- Sponsor Logos: Bottom of screen (if configured)
- Wallpaper: Background image (if set)
See Branding & Themes for customization options.