EmpireTV | Community Channel

Community Channels

A fully customizable on screen channel that allows your community to communicate directly with residents through their TVs. Display announcements, schedules, menus, events, and emergency notices in real time without additional hardware.

What is a Community Channel

The EmpireTV Community Channel functions like a private TV station dedicated to your facility. It runs alongside your regular TV programming and can be accessed by residents at any time.

  • Welcome screens for residents and visitors
  • Daily activity schedules and calendars
  • Dining menus and special meal announcements
  • Community reminders and internal messaging
  • Emergency alerts and time sensitive updates

Easy Content Creation

Content is managed through a simple cloud based portal that allows staff to create slides or video screens without any technical background.

  • Use pre built templates or design from scratch
  • Add text images videos clocks calendars and weather widgets
  • Include QR codes links and announcements
  • Preview changes before publishing

Playlists and Scheduling

Once content is created it is organized into playlists that control how information is displayed.

  • Drag and drop slides into a playlist
  • Set how long each screen appears
  • Schedule content by date or time
  • Rotate announcements automatically

Screen Assignment

Playlists can be assigned to specific TVs or groups of TVs throughout the community.

  • Assign different content to different locations
  • Instantly update screens facility wide
  • Schedule one time or recurring messages
  • No resident room equipment changes required

How Communities Use It

Community Channels are designed to simplify communication and improve engagement.

  • Morning schedules and daily highlights
  • Special events and holiday messaging
  • Weather alerts and emergency instructions
  • Resident birthdays and celebrations
  • Staff reminders and internal notices

Updates are published instantly and reflected across the TVs in real time.