Video Walkthrough
Press play to watch the full 11-minute guide.
Prefer a text walkthrough? See the Getting Started guide for the written, screenshot-rich version of this workflow.
What You’ll Learn
Everything this video covers, in one place.
- Generate an AI menu board from your menu, restaurant name, and a reference design you pick from the gallery.
- Pick the right image size (1K, 2K, or 4K) for your display — and understand the trade-off between speed and sharpness.
- Use reference designs so the AI matches an existing layout, photo, or mood instead of starting from scratch.
- Build a playlist with the generated image and apply the Ads & Menu Boards display template.
- Deploy to a designated screen by assigning the playlist from the Screens page.
- Preview the live result in the browser player to confirm the menu board is running on your target display.
Tip: If you haven’t set up your account, location, or screen yet, start with the Getting Started guide first — it covers the prerequisites before this video picks up.
At a Glance
The core steps covered in the video, for quick reference.
- Open Images › Menu Board in the Screenza dashboard.
- Choose your menu, enter your restaurant name, and pick an Image Size that matches your display.
- Click Browse Designs and select a reference design (or upload your own) — the AI matches its layout and style.
- Select the menu items you want to feature, then click Generate Menu Board.
- Open Playlists, create a new playlist, and click Browse My Images to add the generated menu board.
- Choose the “Ads & Menu Boards” display template so the image plays fullscreen.
- Click Assign to Screens, tick the screen you want to deploy to, then click Assign.
- Open Screens and click Preview on your screen to verify the board is live.
The exact clicks, dropdowns, and timing are all shown on-screen in the video above. This list is a cheat sheet — not a replacement for watching the walkthrough.
Tips & Best Practices
Small decisions that make a big difference in the finished board.
Pick fewer items per board. Focused boards look better than crowded ones — feature a handful of items or a few categories per board, then generate a second board for additional items if needed.
Match image size to screen resolution. Choose 4K for crisp output on 4K TVs and 1K for faster generation on smaller displays. Oversized images waste generation time; undersized images look soft.
Upload your own reference. Snap a photo of a menu board you like or drop in a mood image — the AI treats it as a style guide, which keeps branding consistent across locations.
Use the “Ads & Menu Boards” template. It renders your images fullscreen without cropping — exactly what a menu board needs. Other templates assume web pages, integrations, or widgets instead.
Deploy to the right screen. Screens can belong to different locations — double-check the screen name in the Assign to Screens modal before confirming, especially if you manage multiple branches.
Next Steps
Where to go after your first menu board is live.
- Generate a second board for a different daypart (breakfast, lunch, dinner) or menu section so you can rotate content.
- Extend your playlist with promo images, seasonal offers, or additional menu boards — the player will cycle through them automatically.
- Assign the same playlist to more screens for a consistent look across locations, or build location-specific playlists per screen.
- Install the Screenza Player on an Android TV or Windows mini PC if you haven’t already — see the Player page for downloads and pairing.
Still have questions? Check the FAQ for answers about pricing, supported hardware, and AI menu generation — or browse more guides below.