Can I Connect ELO Displays to Smart Building Systems

Network Integration via APIs

ELOView’s management API allows brightness, app launch, and power commands through HTTPS requests.
Building controllers can send commands when conditions change. For example, when lights turn off, displays dim automatically.

MQTT or REST protocols are most common. Controllers like Crestron, KNX, and Control4 can integrate through middleware scripts or cloud bridges.

Serial and GPIO Triggers

Some ELO open-frame models include serial control. Facilities can wire triggers from relays or sensors directly.
When a door closes, the relay sends a signal to sleep or wake the display.

Energy Coordination

Scheduling displays to match business hours avoids wasted power. Combine with occupancy sensors to ensure screens stay off when rooms are empty.
For larger campuses, network synchronization ensures all displays power down simultaneously during off-hours.

Security Considerations

Restrict API access behind a firewall and require authentication tokens. Treat building automation commands as privileged network activity.

Example

A corporate campus linked ELO displays with its building management system. As employees badge in, screens near entrances power on with welcome messaging. At night, HVAC and display systems enter low-power mode simultaneously.

Final Thoughts

Smart building integration reduces energy use and unifies control. With network or serial triggers, ELO displays operate as active components of modern intelligent environments.

Tags: Automation, Energy Efficiency, APIs, Facility Control
Author: Emilio Bourdages
Blog: Learn