# Cove: Vertical Displays

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Source: https://support.cove.is/hc/en-us/articles/41994784829204-Vertical-Displays

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> Most building TV displays are installed in a horizontal (landscape) orientation. However, some properties feature vertical (portrait) displays in lobbies or common areas.
> These vertical screens can be used to display Cove content just like horizontal TVs — but there are a few important considerations around setup, formatting, and content support to make sure everything looks correct.
> This guide explains how to set up and optimize vertical displays for the best experience.
> 
> Supported Display Setups
> 
> Orientation & Responsiveness
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> Content Guidelines
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> Examples
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> Troubleshooting Orientation Issues
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> 📌 Supported Display Setups
> 
> To run Cove on a vertical display, the TV must support one of the following setups:
> 
> ✅ Smart TV with Wi-Fi
> The TV has a built-in browser and can open a Cove display URL directly.
> 
> ✅ TV connected to Airtame (or similar supported device)
> Airtame allows you to cast the Cove display URL to TVs that don’t have smart capabilities.
> 
> ⚠️ Cove does not support direct playback of mp4 files or videos.
> If a TV is currently looping an mp4 or running slides locally, it’s likely using separate media player software. To use Cove, you’ll need to switch the TV to a browser- or Airtame-based setup.
> 🧭 Orientation & Responsiveness
> 
> Cove display pages are responsive, meaning they automatically adjust to the TV’s orientation when set up correctly.
> Best practices for vertical screens:
> 
> Use portrait-oriented graphics for a clean fit.
> 
> Keep important information center-aligned to avoid cutoff at the edges.
> 
> Avoid wide banner images designed only for horizontal layouts.
> 
> If you have a combination of vertical and horizontal displays, you do not need to create separate display highlights. The images and text will be auto-adjusted.
> 
> ✅ The same display URL can be used for both orientations — no special version is required.
> 📝 Content Guidelines
> 
> Cove supports several types of content, but some work better on vertical displays than others. Keep these guidelines in mind when preparing materials:
> ✅ Supported content types:
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> Static images and graphics
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> Text-based highlights (e.g., building announcements, event details)
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> Simple layouts designed to display key information quickly
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> ❌ Not supported or discouraged:
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> Videos (e.g., mp4 files or streaming content)
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> Embedded or interactive web content (like iframes or live widgets)
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> Complex layouts that rely on wide horizontal space
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> 💡 Additional tips:
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> Use high-contrast colors and large fonts for readability.
> 
> Keep text short and scannable — most viewers only glance at the display briefly.
> 
> Avoid layouts that require horizontal scrolling or zooming.
> 
> Consider simplifying graphics for portrait orientation to maintain clarity.
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> Setup Steps for Vertical Displays
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> Confirm Display Capabilities
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> Determine whether the TV is a Smart TV or uses Airtame (or similar).
> 
> Setup and create Displays in the Cove dashboard.
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> Check Orientation
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> Most modern TVs and Airtame devices will automatically detect portrait orientation and adjust Cove content accordingly.
> 
> If content appears horizontal or misaligned, refer to the Troubleshooting section below.
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> Review Content Formatting
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> Adjust layout or dimensions if text or images are cut off.
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> Confirm Everything Looks Right
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> Display a test page or preview of scheduled content.
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> Examples
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> In all of the following examples, the same highlight and image were used for both the vertical and horizontal displays—the display automatically adjusted the size of the image and highlight.
> 
> Vertical display with Display Events/Highlights Full Screen enabled
> 
> only the Display Events/Highlights Full Screen option is checked here
> 
> Vertical display with Directory enabled
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> uncheck Display Events/Highlights Full Screen
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> check building name
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> Vertical display with Directory enabled
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> uncheck Display Events/Highlights Full Screen
> 
> check building name
> 
> Troubleshooting Orientation Issues
> If the TV does not automatically rotate and content appears stretched or cropped:
> 👉 Adjust TV Orientation Manually
> Some displays require manual orientation adjustments:
> 
> On Smart TVs:
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> Go to the TV’s Display or Picture Orientation settings.
> 
> Switch the mode from “Landscape” to “Portrait.”
> 
> This ensures Cove content formats correctly for vertical viewing.
> 
> On Airtame:
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> Open the Airtame dashboard.
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> Locate the device and navigate to its Display Settings.
> 
> Change the orientation to “Portrait.”
> 
> Wall-mounted TVs:
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> If the screen is already mounted vertically, orientation settings may have been preconfigured. If not, follow the steps above.
> 
> 👉 Power-Cycle the TV
> If changes don’t take effect immediately:
> 
> Turn the TV off, wait 10 seconds, and turn it back on.
> 
> This can force the device to reload display orientation correctly.

## Source media references

- https://support.cove.is/hc/article_attachments/42591520812820
- https://support.cove.is/hc/article_attachments/42591520814740
- https://support.cove.is/hc/article_attachments/42591530336148