Windows Hardware Set-up

Revel Digital provides two variants of our player application for Windows which target different technology frameworks. Deciding which player app to utilize depends on the desired use-case and which hardware you intend to utilize.

WPF	UWP
Utilizes the Windows Presentation Framework in a traditional desktop app mode.	Utilizes the Universal Windows Platform for cross platform compatibility and enhanced kiosk mode functionality.
Architecture - X64 required	Architecture - X64 X86 ARM
Able to utilize extended desktop for multi-display / video wall capability.	Restricted to single window / desktop
Installed with a traditional MSI installer application.	Installed via Microsoft Store, side-loaded via appx bundle.

 

WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation) Version

The WPF version of the Revel Digital player app is installed similar to other traditional Windows apps utilizing an EXE / MSI installer. 

Download the installer from our versions website here:

https://versions.reveldigital.com/windows-wpf

 

UWP (Universal Windows Platform) Version

The Revel windows app is available on a wide range of UWP compatible hardware including IOT, Mobile, and PC. UWP provides a number of advantages over traditional Windows apps including simplified deployment and updates via the Windows Store, improved performance, and robust security options including lock screen compatibility for interactive kiosk applications.

Requirements

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Minimum	Recommended
OS - Windows 10 version 16299.15 or higher	OS - Latest updated version of windows
Architecture - X64 X86 ARM required	Architecture - X64 X86 ARM

 

Installing the Revel Digital UWP player

The UWP player can be installed either through the Microsoft Store, or manually as a side-loaded app.

Install via Microsoft Store

First, open the Microsoft Store. There are two ways to do this. You can go to the Start menu, and select the Store tile (the one with the shopping bag). You can also tap or click the Store tile in the taskbar.    *(If you do not have access to the Microsoft store please see additional information at the end of this article.)

Once in the store, use the search bar to navigate to "Revel Digital" or use the following link to download the app to your PC.

After the app is installed, the install button changes to Open. Tap or click the button to start using the app. You can find the app in the Start's app list next time you want to use it. You can also pin it to Start or pin to taskbar for quicker access.

Install via side-loading

Download the APPX bundle from our versions site. Double click on the downloaded bundle to start installation.

https://versions.reveldigital.com/windows-uwp

Kiosk Mode

To set up your device to run in kiosk mode, check out our article on setting up Kiosk Mode.

 

Finishing Up

• Create an account on www.reveldigital.com if you haven't done so already. You'll find the Login button at the top right of the Revel Digital homepage, or click here.

• Start the RevelDigital app on your Windows device. You'll be presented with a registration code. Click the Devices tab in your RevelDigital account and click Register New Device, or click here. Enter the registration code and any other device details.

• In a few seconds, the player will display a welcome screen at which point it will be fully functional. Here's a video of the registration process: