Digital Signs for Elevators

Elevator digital signage refers to digital screens installed inside or near elevators that display dynamic content such as building announcements, news, advertisements, weather updates, live TV, and emergency messages.

Elevator digital signage is a screen-based messaging system placed inside elevator cabs and/or in elevator lobbies/landing areas to deliver short, glanceable content during brief dwell times. Typical hardware includes commercial LCD panels (and sometimes small dvLED) with networked media players connected to a digital signage CMS.

Common content: tenant announcements, wayfinding tips, building policies, weather/time, transit updates, emergency alerts (CAP overrides), and sponsored messages/ads.

Key considerations: power & network to each cab/lobby, mounting and vibration tolerance, ADA/Section 508 readability (high contrast, large fonts), mute-by-default audio, secure content scheduling, remote monitoring, and elevator code/safety compliance.
Benefits: higher message recall (captive audience), micro-messaging in 15–60 sec rides, property branding, revenue via ad inventory, and consistent tenant/visitor communications across the building.

Elevator digital signage enhances tenant communication, improves the visitor experience, and can generate advertising revenue. It also modernizes the building's appearance and can deliver emergency or critical messages instantly.

Elevator digital signage helps properties inform, brand, and monetize in short ride windows:

• Improve tenant communication & satisfaction — push announcements, events, policies during captive 15–60s dwell time.

• Enhance visitor experience & wayfinding — quick directions, QR hand-offs, lobby/suite pointers reduce front-desk questions.

• Strengthen branding & placemaking — consistent brand visuals, tenant recognition, community content in cabs and elevator lobbies.

• Safety & emergency readiness — override alerts (CAP), outage notices, service updates, evacuation tips.

• Promote amenities & leasing — highlight fitness, EV, conference rooms, retail promos, space for lease.

• Generate ad revenue — optional elevator ad network, sponsor spots, proof-of-play reporting.

• Operational efficiency — cloud CMS, remote updates/monitoring, daypart scheduling, templates for quick compliance messaging.

• Data & accountability — impressions estimates, content analytics, content approval workflows for property teams.

• Accessibility & compliance — ADA/Section 508 readable layouts (high contrast, large fonts), mute-by-default audio, code-aware mounting.

Result: higher message recall, smoother tenant/visitor communications, and measurable ROI across office, mixed-use, hospitality, higher-ed, and healthcare properties.

Elevator screens support short, glanceable content optimized for 15–60 second dwell times. Common content types:

• Announcements & notices: tenant messages, building policies, outage/service updates

• Wayfinding & directories: floor/suite pointers, QR hand-offs to maps

• Events & calendars: meetings, community happenings (iCal/ICS feeds)

• News, weather, time & date: RSS/headlines, local forecasts, clocks

• Transit & traffic: bus/rail arrivals (GTFS-RT), rideshare pickup tips

  Elevator screens support short, glanceable content optimized for 15–60 second dwell times. Common content types:

• Announcements & notices: tenant messages, building policies, outage/service updates

• Wayfinding & directories: floor/suite pointers, QR hand-offs to maps

• Events & calendars: meetings, community happenings (iCal/ICS feeds)

• News, weather, time & date: RSS/headlines, local forecasts, clocks

• Transit & traffic: bus/rail arrivals (GTFS-RT), rideshare pickup tips

• Emergency alerts: CAP overrides, evacuation instructions, safety tips

• Amenities & promotions: fitness/EV/room booking, retail specials, space for lease

• Branding & placemaking: tenant logos, property visuals, community art

• Advertising & sponsorships: CPM placements, promos, proof-of-play logs

• Dashboards & data: KPI tiles (energy, air quality), Power BI/Tableau embeds

• Social & community: moderated social posts, recognition shout-outs

• Media formats: images (JPG/PNG), video (MP4/H.264/H.265), HTML5/web pages, tickers

• Live sources: IP streams (RTSP/NDI/SRT/HLS), HDMI/SDI inputs, IPTV, camera feeds

• Accessibility: large fonts, high contrast, captions/subtitles, mute-by-default audio

• Scheduling & layouts: dayparting, split-screen/PiP, multi-zone templates

• Emergency alerts: CAP overrides, evacuation instructions, safety tips

• Amenities & promotions: fitness/EV/room booking, retail specials, space for lease

• Branding & placemaking: tenant logos, property visuals, community art

• Advertising & sponsorships: CPM placements, promos, proof-of-play logs

• Dashboards & data: KPI tiles (energy, air quality), Power BI/Tableau embeds

• Social & community: moderated social posts, recognition shout-outs

• Media formats: images (JPG/PNG), video (MP4/H.264/H.265), HTML5/web pages, tickers

• Live sources: IP streams (RTSP/NDI/SRT/HLS), HDMI/SDI inputs, IPTV, camera feeds

• Accessibility: large fonts, high contrast, captions/subtitles, mute-by-default audio

• Scheduling & layouts: dayparting, split-screen/PiP, multi-zone templates

Typically, yes. A stable internet connection is needed for real-time content updates. However, some systems offer offline modes where preloaded content will still display without interruption.

Using Navigo, content can be updated as often as needed or desired allowing for real-time changes and scheduling.

Installation generally involves:

• Power supply to the display location

• Internet access (wired or wireless)

• Space for a wall-mounted or embedded screen

• Mounting brackets or custom enclosures (if needed)

Short answer: Yes—securely and automatically.

How it works: Navigo® exposes and consumes standards-based APIs and supports webhooks, SSO (SAML/OAuth), file drops (CSV/ICS/iCal), and middleware/iPaaS to sync the systems you already use.

What you can automate

• People & places: Employee/tenant directories, suite assignments, departments, amenities

• Scheduling: Room booking and events calendars (Outlook/Google/Exchange/CalDAV/ICS)

• Safety: Emergency alerts (e.g., CAP feeds) and service notices with instant overrides

• Content ops: Pull from your CMS/DAM and publish to specific screens, zones, or campuses

Governance you can trust

• Role-based permissions, approval workflows, and audit logs

• Network allowlists, API keys/token rotation, rate limiting, and encryption in transit/at rest

Outcome: One source of truth; no double entry, fewer tickets, faster, compliant updates portfolio-wide.

Absolutely. Navigo® supports integration with public data sources through APIs, including GTFS-based transit feeds, weather services, news tickers, and more. By connecting directly to trusted external data providers, Navigo® ensures your signage delivers accurate, real-time information relevant to your location and audience.